Tampa Area Named Among The Best For Retail Therapy
Maybe it’s not scientifically proven, but it’s no surprise that shopping can simply make you feel better. You browse online or pop into your favorite store, and there’s a distraction element that soothes the soul. In fact, StorageCafé recently released a report that details the best cities across the country for retail therapy, and Tampa ranked among the top ten.
“Often at the crossroads between being considered therapy or necessity, shopping remains a favorite pastime for millions of Americans who turn to shopping to relieve stress and uplift their spirits,” StorageCafé says. They go on to point out that part of the appeal to retail therapy is the instant gratification.
There are numerous options consumers have to shop these days, literally at their fingertips. StorageCafé researched what is going on here. In addition, they examined the primary spending interests of today’s generations. Areas such as number of retail establishments and employees per 1,000 residents, and retail square footage per capita were considered. Then, that was compared to the income and spending habits within the major metros across the country. As a result, an official list of best cities to get your retail therapy on was compiled.
What you will find here is that Florida bookends the top ten.
Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater Ranked #10
It’s hard to argue with the greater Miami region being number one. However, perhaps the ability to hit an outdoor shopping center in sunny Florida contributed to the joy. We are the only state to have two entries among the top ten.
“The area boasts more than 3.4K retail establishments and approximately 54K people employed in the retail sector, ensuring local shoppers have a positive experience during their retail therapy sessions,” StorageCafé found specifically to shopping around Tampa. Furthermore, they say 13% of residents income goes towards retail annually. Whether it’s creative outlets in Ybor City, or upscale shopping in Hyde Park Village, Tampa seems to have it all when it comes to scratching your retail therapy itch.
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