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Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Walker, MI 49544

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Market Profile / Shoppers


Shopping Spots

National home centers, discounters, sports, electronic and department stores are opening new stores in Grand Rapids in response to the population, employment and income growth here.

  • NATIONAL RETAILERS — Younkers, Hobby Lobby, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Linens N Things, Cost Plus World Market, Menards, Kohl’s, Gander Mountain, Meijer, Target, Family Fare, Petco, Wal-Mart, Dunham’s, Best Buy, Circuit City, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Home Depot, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Perkins Family Restaurant, Pep Boys Automotive Center and CVS Drug Stores are among the top national retailers who have opened new stores here.
  • West Michigan is home to many successful independent retailers including Classic Stereo, Pietro’s Restaurants, Schuler’s Books and Fruitbasket Flowerland Garden Centers. In addition, the headquarters for successful regional retailers like Meijer, D&W Food Stores, MC Sports and Spartan Retail (grocery stores) are located in the Grand Rapids Metro area.

Shopping spots in the Grand Rapids area are plentiful. Choices in merchandise and prices are available throughout the area.

    Stores shopped in past 3 months
    % adults
    Bookstores
    45%
    Clothing stores
    85%
    Department store
    95%
    Florists
    14%
    Home accessory store
    18%
    Jewelry store
    16%
    Malls
    93%
    Music/video store
    36%
    Office supply/service store
    36%
    Pet supply store
    28%
    Shoe store
    71%
    Sporting goods store
    50%
    Toys store
    24%

    *Source: Scarborough Report Grand Rapids Oct. 2003-Sep 2004, Kent & Ottawa counties

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