Whoever said money can’t buy happiness hasn’t shopped in the right places! According to storagecafe.com, the Miami metro area has emerged as the ultimate destination for the overall shopping experience. Miami offers the best retail therapy experience, surpassing New York, long considered the epicenter of retail and trendsetting. Furthermore, Florida is the only state with two top-ten entries, with Tampa Bay securing the 10th position.
TOP 10 METRO AREAS FOR RETAIL THERAPY
1 Miami – Fort Lauderdale – West Palm Beach, FL
2 Atlanta – Sandy Springs – Roswell, GA
3 St. Louis, MO/IL
4 Denver – Aurora – Lakewood, CO
5 Boston – Cambridge – Newton, MA/NH
6 Minneapolis – St. Paul – Bloomington, MN/WI
7 Los Angeles – Long Beach – Anaheim, CA
8 Dallas – Fort Worth – Arlington, TX
9 New York – Newark – Jersey City, NY/NJ/PA
10 Tampa – St. Petersburg – Clearwater, FL
Determining a city’s premier shopping experience comes down to more than just competitive prices and a broad range of options. It is also about its purchasing power and lively atmosphere, as well as the availability of store personnel to enhance the shopping journey, and more. Collectively, these elements contribute to an unforgettable experience.
When it comes to shopping options, there’s certainly a wide variety across the U.S., but some locations cater to their clientele much better than others.
In the greater Miami area, luxury brands take center stage, alongside chic boutiques and budget-friendly shops that meet all your shopping desires. With its diverse selection of shopping options, including Florida’s largest, Aventura Mall, Miami is anything but short on places to shop. In fact, it
has the largest number of retail stores per 1,000 residents of all analyzed metros: 8,891 establishments spread across the area, offering 1.45 stores for every 1,000 residents. As one would expect, Miami residents and visitors alike have a soft spot for fashion, and the city delivers: Of the total number of retail stores, nearly 4,000 are dedicated to clothing and accessories alone!
Source: StorageCafe analysis of U.S. Census, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Smart Growth America, CommercialEdge and Yardi Matri