Key Insights as of Jun 2025

Market Demographics
Population size

871,187 people

Population growth rate

1.2 %

Age distribution

30.4 median age

Household size

3.1 people

Household composition

65 % family households

Education levels

42 % with bachelor’s or higher

Economic Indicators
Median household income

25,000 USD

Employment rate

92 %

Job growth

1.8 %

Dominant industries

Manufacturing, Education, Retail

Cost of living index

65 index

Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita

4,500 USD

Disposable income

18,000 USD

Spending behavior - apparel

15 % of retail spending

Spending behavior - dining

20 % of retail spending

Spending behavior - electronics

10 % of retail spending

Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix

Apparel, F&B, Electronics

Number of competitors

120 retail stores

Market saturation

Moderate

Presence of anchor tenants

H&M, Migros

Foot traffic from nearby businesses

5,000 daily visitors

Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs

12 USD/sqft/year

Property values

150,000 USD

Zoning laws

Mixed-use allowed

Business permits

6-8 weeks

Availability of retail space

10,000 sqft

Proximity to major roads

95 % of retail

Public transportation access

80 % of retail

Parking availability

1,500 spaces

Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic

3,000 daily visitors

Vehicle traffic

20,000 daily vehicles

Public transport accessibility

85 % coverage

Commute times

25 minutes

Work patterns

40 % remote

Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences

Value-driven

Brand affinity

Local, International

Consumer loyalty

60 % repeat customers

Entertainment and leisure trends

Cafes, Cinemas

Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics

2,500 incidents/100,000 people

Shoplifting rates

150 incidents/100,000 people

Public safety measures

CCTV, Patrols

Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending

500 USD/tourist

Tourist footfall

200,000 annual visitors

Major local events

Porsuk River Festival

Seasonal attractions

Sazova Park

Online vs. In-Store Shopping Trends
E-commerce penetration

25 % of retail sales

Click-and-collect adoption

15 % of shoppers

Local preference for in-store shopping

70 % of shoppers

Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space

2,000,000 sqft

Retail space per capita

2.3 sqft/person

Projected growth in retail space

5 % annually

Retail leakage rate

20 %

Sustainable retail demand

Moderate

Major upcoming retail projects

Espark Expansion

Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share - Retailer 1

Migros, 30 %

Grocery market share - Retailer 2

CarrefourSA, 20 %

Grocery market share - Retailer 3

BİM, 15 %

Consumer spending patterns

Value-focused

Grocery expenditure trends

5 % annual growth

Luxury retail performance

Low

Top mall shopping preferences

Espark, Kanatlı

Shopping trips to other cities

15 % of residents

Key drivers for mall visits

Dining, Entertainment

Preferred brand categories

Value fashion

Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls

3 malls

Total retail footfall

10,000,000 annual visits

Retail market gaps

Luxury retail

Trade area population

1,200,000 people

Retail potential in catchment area

High

Projected retail growth rate

4 % annually

Preferred mall layouts

Open-air, Mixed-use

Site & Accessibility
Public transport access

90 % of malls

Walkability score

75 index

Road infrastructure & car access

95 % of malls

Parking capacity in comparable malls

2,000 spaces

Surrounding land use & future developments

Residential, Commercial