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AI and cellphone data influence retail development in Utah communities.

Anonymous data from apps helps determine if areas can support new stores.

City leaders use insights to attract retailers boosting local economies and options.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's rapid growth has brought new shopping centers, restaurants and some of the most sought-after brands. If you've ever wished for a Trader Joe's, Buc-ee's or Costco in your neighborhood, here's the secret: it's not luck — it's data.

Artificial intelligence is playing matchmaker between retailers and communities, and your cellphone is a big part of the equation.

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