Market Research
Market research is essential to understanding and acting upon consumer demands. TER has extensive experience in all aspects of customer research, including:
- design
- sampling
- implementation
- interviewing
- data tabulation
- analysis
- interpretation
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Market Demand Analysis
One of the primary initiatives of TER is the analysis of demographics, economic forecasts and competitive analyses, which culminate into a market demand analysis. Many studies have been undertaken to determine the demand for specific real estate developments. These studies include:
- Employment lands
- Shopping centres
- Power Centres
- Regional and Sub Regional Centres
- Residential uses
- Public sector projects, such as educational institutions
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Shopping Centre Redevelopment Analysis
Given the rapidly changing market conditions and new competition, many shopping centre owners are faced with challenging situations. TER has the experience to advise owners and managers of the most effective options available. Examples include:
- De-malling existing centres
- Anchor replacement
- Expansion studies
- Highest and best use studies
- Merchandising strategy development
- Financial analysis
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Development Approvals
The development approvals process has become increasingly complex. Tate Economic Research has assisted many clients to successfully negotiate the process. We have ongoing relationships with experts in many fields including:
- Legal counsel
- Urban planners
- Project designers
- Architects
- Traffic analysts
- Environmental engineers
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Site Selection
It is often said that there are three factors influencing the success of retailers: location, location and location. Tate Economic Research Inc. has represented retailers searching for the most appropriate locations and developers seeking tenants which best fit their needs. These clients included:
- Restaurateurs
- International retailers
- National Retailers
- Independent Operators
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Expert Witness Testimony
Services provided included testimony relating to market demand, lease disputes, expropriation and business loss. Tate Economic Research Inc. has experience as expert witnesses in many forums, including:
- Municipal Councils
- Regional Councils
- Ontario Superior Court of Justice
- Ontario Municipal Board
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