Retail outlets offerings clothing and healthy food choices topped this year’s list of stores Hays residents most want to see come to town.
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According to the 2015 retail survey by the Ellis County Coalition for Economic Development, the most desired restaurants were those offering Italian or seafood fare, as well as steakhouses.
Target was the most sought-after store, following by Kohl’s, Old Navy and Dillards, while Olive Garden and Red Lobster topped the list on the restaurant side of the survey.
“Per the 1287 responses we received, it was indicated that only 40% of shopping is done in Hays. The average overall shopping satisfaction, with 1 being negative and 5 being positive, was ranked at 2.5,” the coalition reported.
Complete results of the 2015 survey can be found HERE.