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Old Posted Dec 15, 2011, 10:18 PM
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Adding to themaguffin's commentary:

"Destination retail" is a common term in real estate. There are defined trade market areas for different types of retail. "Destination retail" draws shoppers from beyond traditional trade market boundaries. The IKEA in Robinson, for example, has long drawn shoppers from throughout PA, OH, and WV. That's a pretty extreme example... but REI, Saks, Container Store, Cabela's, etc. can all be considered destination retail.

A business district can be a "destination retail district"... people come from all over the Pittsburgh region to shop Shadyside's Walnut St. due to its concentration of upscale independent and chain retail. However, Carrick's Brownsville Road retail district is pretty much locally-serving.

Nobody's traveling for say... CVS, however. That is a type of retail that serves a very local population.
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