Sourcing accurate and up-to-date geodemographic data across Asia and MENA has historically been difficult for retail brands looking to expand their store networks in these regions. Either the data does not exist or it isn't readily accessible or updated regularly.

GapMaps uses known population data combined with billions of mobile device location points to provide highly accurate and globally consistent geodemographic datasets across Asia and MENA at 150m x 150m grid levels in major cities and 1km grids outside of major cities.

With this information, brands can get a detailed understanding of who lives in a catchment, where they work and their spending potential which allows you to:

• Better understand your customers
• Identify optimal locations to expand your retail footprint
• Define sales territories for franchisees
• Run targeted marketing campaigns.

Premium geodemographics data for Asia and MENA includes the latest estimates (updated annually) on:

1. Population (how many people live in your local catchment)
2. Demographics (who lives within your local catchment)
3. Worker population (how many people work within your local catchment)
4. Consuming Class and Premium Consuming Class (who can can afford to buy goods & services beyond their basic needs and /or shop at premium retailers)
5. Retail Spending (Food & Beverage, Grocery, Apparel, Other). How much are consumers spending on retail goods and services by category.

Primary Use Cases for GapMaps Geodemographic Data:

1. Retail (eg. Fast Food/ QSR, Cafe, Fitness, Supermarket/Grocery)
2. Customer Profiling: get a detailed understanding of the demographic profile of your customers, where they work and their spending potential
3. Analyse your trade areas at a granular 150m x 150m grid levels using all the key metrics
4. Site Selection: Identify optimal locations for future expansion and benchmark performance across existing locations.
5. Target Marketing: Develop effective marketing strategies to acquire more customers.

6. Integrate GapMaps demographic data with your existing GIS or BI platform to generate powerful visualizations.

7. Commercial Real-Estate (Brokers, Developers, Investors, Single & Multi-tenant O/O)

8. Tenant Recruitment

9. Target Marketing

10. Market Potential / Gap Analysis

11. Marketing / Advertising (Billboards/OOH, Marketing Agencies, Indoor Screens)

12. Customer Profiling

13. Target Marketing

14. Market Share Analysis

Shapefile of New Zealand Retail Banks downloaded from Koordinates.com November 2015. For use with the Location, Location resource.Achievement Standard 91014

Measure and Map Access to Grocery StoresFrom the perspective of the people living in each neighborhood How do people in your city get to the grocery store? The answer to that question depends on the person and where they live. This collection of layers, maps and apps help answer the question.Some live in cities and stop by a grocery store within a short walk or bike ride of home or work. Others live in areas where car ownership is more prevalent, and so they drive to a store. Some do not own a vehicle, and rely on a friend or public transit. Others rely on grocery delivery for their needs. And, many live in rural areas far from town, so a trip to a grocery store is an infrequent event involving a long drive.This map from Esri shows which areas are within a ten minute walk (in green) or ten minute drive (in blue) of a grocery store in the United States and Puerto Rico. Darker color indicates access to more stores. Summarizing this data shows that 20% of U.S. population live within a 10 minute walk of a grocery store, and 90% of the population live within a 10 minute drive of a grocery store. Click on the map to see a summary for each state.Every census block is scored with a count of walkable and drivable stores nearby, making this a map suitable for a dashboard for any city, or any of the 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Two colorful layers visualize this definition of access, one for walkable access (suitable for looking at a city neighborhood by neighborhood) and one for drivable access (suitable for looking across a city, county, region or state).On the walkable layer, shades of green define areas within a ten minute walk of one or more grocery stores. The colors become more intense and trend to a blue-green color for the busiest neighborhoods, such as downtown San Francisco. As you zoom in, a layer of Census block points visualizes the local population with or without walkable access. As you zoom out to see the entire city, the map adds a light blue - to dark blue layer, showing which parts of the region fall within ten minutes' drive of one or more grocery stores. As a result, the map is useful at all scales, from national to regional, state and local levels. It becomes easier to spot grocery stores that sit within a highly populated area, and grocery stores that sit in a shopping center far away from populated areas. This view of a city begins to hint at the question: how many people have each type of access to grocery stores? And, what if they are unable to walk a mile regularly, or don't own a car? How to Use This MapUse this map to introduce the concepts of access to grocery stores in your city or town. This is the kind of map where people will want to look up their home or work address to validate what the map is saying against their own experiences. The map was built with that use in mind. Many maps of access use straight-line, as-the-crow-flies distance, which ignores real-world barriers to walkability like rivers, lakes, interstates and other characteristics of the built environment. Block analysis using a network data set and Origin-Destination analysis factors these barriers in, resulting in a more realistic depiction of access. There is data behind the map, which can be summarized to show how many people have walkable access to local grocery stores. The map includes a feature layer of population in Census block points, which are visible when you zoom in far enough. This feature layer of Census block centroids can be plugged into an app like this one that summarizes the population with/without walkable or drivable access. Lastly, this map can serve as backdrop to other community resources, like food banks, farmers markets (example), and transit (example). Add a transit layer to immediately gauge its impact on the population's grocery access. You can also use this map to see how it relates to communities of concern. Add a layer of any block group or tract demographics, such as Percent Senior Population (examples), or Percent of Households with Access to 0 Vehicles (examples). The map is a useful visual and analytic resource for helping community leaders, business and government leaders see their town from the perspective of its residents, and begin asking questions about how their community could be improved. Data sourcesPopulation data is from the 2020 U.S. Census blocks. Each census block has a count of stores within a 10 minute walk, and a count of stores within a ten minute drive. Census blocks known to be unpopulated are given a score of 0. The layer is available as a hosted feature layer. Grocery store locations are from SafeGraph, reflecting what was in the data as of September 2024. For this project, ArcGIS StreetMap Premium was used for the street network in the origin-destination analysis work, because it has the necessary attributes on each street segment to identify which streets are considered walkable, and supports a wide variety of driving parameters. The walkable access layer and drivable access layers are rasters, whose colors were chosen to allow the drivable access layer to serve as backdrop to the walkable access layer. Data PreparationArcGIS Network Analyst was used to set up a network street layer for analysis. ArcGIS StreetMap Premium was installed to a local hard drive and selected in the Origin-Destination workflow as the network data source. This allows the origins (Census block centroids) and destinations (SafeGraph grocery stores) to be connected to that network, to allow origin-destination analysis. The Census blocks layer contains the centroid of each Census block. The data allows a simple popup to be created. This layer's block figures can be summarized further, to tract, county and state levels. The SafeGraph grocery store locations were provided by SafeGraph. The source data included NAICS code 445110 and 452311 as an initial screening. The CSV file was imported using the Data Interoperability geoprocessing tools in ArcGIS Pro, where a definition query was applied to the layer to exclude any records that were not grocery stores. The final layer used in the analysis had approximately 63,000 records. In this map, this layer is included as a vector tile layer. MethodologyEvery census block in the U.S. was assigned two access scores, whose numbers are simply how many grocery stores are within a 10 minute walk and a 10 minute drive of that census block. Every census block has a score of 0 (no stores), 1, 2 or more stores. The count of accessible stores was determined using Origin-Destination Analysis in ArcGIS Network Analyst, in ArcGIS Pro. A set of Tools in this ArcGIS Pro package allow a similar analysis to be conducted for any city or other area. The Tools step through the data prep and analysis steps. Download the Pro package, open it and substitute your own layers for Origins and Destinations. Parcel centroids are a suggested option for Origins, for example. Origin-Destination analysis was configured, using ArcGIS StreetMap Premium as the network data source. Census block centroids with population greater than zero were used as the Origins, and grocery store locations were used as the Destinations. A cutoff of 10 minutes was used with the Walk Time option. Only one restriction was applied to the street network: Walkable, which means Interstates and other non-walkable street segments were treated appropriately. You see the results in the map: wherever freeway overpasses and underpasses are present near a grocery store, the walkable area extends across/through that pass, but not along the freeway. A cutoff of 10 minutes was used with the Drive Time option. The default restrictions were applied to the street network, which means a typical vehicle's access to all types of roads was factored in. The results for each analysis were captured in a Lines layer, which shows which origins are within the 10 minute cutoff of each destination over the street network, given the assumptions about that network (walking, or driving a vehicle). The Lines layer is not published but is used to count how many stores each origin has access to over the road network. The Lines layer was then summarized by census block ID to capture the Maximum value of the Destination_Rank field. A census block within 10 minutes of 3 stores would have 3 records in the Lines layer, but only one value in the summarized table, with a MAX_Destination_Rank field value of 3. This is the number of stores accessible to that census block in the 10 minutes measured, for walking and driving. These data were joined to the block centroids layer and given unique names. At this point, all blocks with zero population or null values in the MAX_Destination_Rank fields were given a store count of 0, to help the next step. Walkable and Drivable areas are calculated into a raster layer, using Nearest Neighbor geoprocessing tool on the count of stores within a 10 minute walk, and a count of stores within a ten minute drive, respectively. This tool used a 100 meter grid and interpolates the values between each census block. A census tracts layer containing all water polygons "erased" from the census tract boundaries was used as an environment setting, to help constrain interpolation into/across bodies of water. The same layer use used to "shoreline" the Nearest Neighbor results, to eliminate any interpolation into the ocean or Great Lakes. This helped but was not perfect. Notes and LimitationsThe map provides a baseline for discussing access to grocery stores in a city. It does not presume local population has the desire or means to walk or drive to obtain groceries. It does not take elevation gain or loss into account. It does not factor time of day nor weather, seasons, or other variables that affect a person's commute choices. Walking and driving are just two ways people get to a grocery store. Some people ride a bike, others take public transit, have groceries delivered, or rely on a friend with a vehicle.

Dataset showing the locations of retail superstores, big-box stores and warehouse club stores. Exampled by: Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Lowes.This dataset update cycle is 'as needed'.Cal OES GIS does not assure the validity of this dataset.

GapMaps curates up-to-date and high-quality GIS Data tracking store openings and closures for leading retail brands across Asia and MENA. Get the insights you need to make more accurate and informed business decisions.

This dataset was originally created in 2012 by the Office of the Chief Technology Officer. OCTO staff used the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) definition of Full-Service Grocery Stores which outlines criteria for a business to obtain licenses to sell beer, wine, and spirits. Visit abca.dc.gov for full definition.OCTO staff then reviewed the Office of Planning DC Food Policy’s 2018 Food System Assessment listing grocery stores in Appendix D, and comparing these to the ABCA definition. This led to additional locations that meet, or come very close to, the full-service grocery store criteria. The criteria in section one of ABCA’s full-service grocery store determined the initial locations included in this dataset. View the full assessment at dcfoodpolicycouncil.org.Since the initial creation of this dataset, OCTO and the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) staff confirm grocery store operations by comparing datasets from DLCP, media outlets, commercially licensed datasets, and onsite visits.Please review supplemental metadata for more details.

Sourcing accurate and up-to-date map data across Asia and MENA has historically been difficult for retail brands looking to expand their store networks in these regions. Either the data does not exist or it isn't readily accessible or updated regularly.

GapMaps Map Data uses known population data combined with billions of mobile device location points to provide highly accurate and globally consistent demographics data across Asia and MENA at 150m x 150m grid levels in major cities and 1km grids outside of major cities.

GapMaps Map Data also includes the latest Point-of-Interest (POI) Data for leading retail brands across a range of categories including Fast Food/ QSR, Health & Fitness, Supermarket/Grocery and Cafe sectors which is updated monthly.

With this information, brands can get a detailed understanding of who lives in a catchment, where they work and their spending potential which allows you to:

• Better understand your customers
• Identify optimal locations to expand your retail footprint
• Define sales territories for franchisees
• Run targeted marketing campaigns.

GapMaps Map Data for Asia and MENA can be utilized in any GIS platform and includes the latest estimates (updated annually) on:

1. Population (how many people live in your local catchment)
2. Demographics (who lives within your local catchment)
3. Worker population (how many people work within your local catchment)
4. Consuming Class and Premium Consuming Class (who can can afford to buy goods & services beyond their basic needs and /or shop at premium retailers)
5. Retail Spending (Food & Beverage, Grocery, Apparel, Other). How much are consumers spending on retail goods and services by category.

Primary Use Cases for GapMaps Map Data:

1. Retail Site Selection - identify optimal locations for future expansion and benchmark performance across existing locations.
2. Customer Profiling: get a detailed understanding of the demographic profile of your customers, where they work and their spending potential
3. Analyse your trade areas at a granular 150m x 150m grid levels using all the key metrics
4. Target Marketing: Develop effective marketing strategies to acquire more customers.
5. Integrate GapMaps demographic data with your existing GIS or BI platform to generate powerful visualizations.
6. Marketing / Advertising (Billboards/OOH, Marketing Agencies, Indoor Screens)
7. Customer Profiling
8. Target Marketing
9. Market Share Analysis

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Geographic Information System Analytics Market Size 2024-2028

The geographic information system analytics market size is forecast to increase by USD 12 billion at a CAGR of 12.41% between 2023 and 2028.

The GIS Analytics Market analysis is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing need for efficient land management and emerging methods in data collection and generation. The defense industry's reliance on geospatial technology for situational awareness and real-time location monitoring is a major factor fueling market expansion. Additionally, the oil and gas industry's adoption of GIS for resource exploration and management is a key trend. Building Information Modeling (BIM) and smart city initiatives are also contributing to market growth, as they require multiple layered maps for effective planning and implementation. The Internet of Things (IoT) and Software as a Service (SaaS) are transforming GIS analytics by enabling real-time data processing and analysis.
Augmented reality is another emerging trend, as it enhances the user experience and provides valuable insights through visual overlays. Overall, heavy investments are required for setting up GIS stations and accessing data sources, making this a promising market for technology innovators and investors alike.

What will be the Size of the GIS Analytics Market during the forecast period?

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The geographic information system analytics market encompasses various industries, including government sectors, agriculture, and infrastructure development. Smart city projects, building information modeling, and infrastructure development are key areas driving market growth. Spatial data plays a crucial role in sectors such as transportation, mining, and oil and gas. Cloud technology is transforming GIS analytics by enabling real-time data access and analysis. Startups are disrupting traditional GIS markets with innovative location-based services and smart city planning solutions. Infrastructure development in sectors like construction and green buildings relies on modern GIS solutions for efficient planning and management. Smart utilities and telematics navigation are also leveraging GIS analytics for improved operational efficiency.
GIS technology is essential for zoning and land use management, enabling data-driven decision-making. Smart public works and urban planning projects utilize mapping and geospatial technology for effective implementation. Surveying is another sector that benefits from advanced GIS solutions. Overall, the GIS analytics market is evolving, with a focus on providing actionable insights to businesses and organizations.

How is this Geographic Information System Analytics Industry segmented?

The geographic information system analytics industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.

End-user

  Retail and Real Estate
  Government
  Utilities
  Telecom
  Manufacturing and Automotive
  Agriculture
  Construction
  Mining
  Transportation
  Healthcare
  Defense and Intelligence
  Energy
  Education and Research
  BFSI


Components

  Software
  Services


Deployment Modes

  On-Premises
  Cloud-Based


Applications

  Urban and Regional Planning
  Disaster Management
  Environmental Monitoring Asset Management
  Surveying and Mapping
  Location-Based Services
  Geospatial Business Intelligence
  Natural Resource Management


Geography

  North America

    US
    Canada


  Europe

    France
    Germany
    UK


  APAC

    China
    India
    South Korea


  Middle East and Africa

    UAE


  South America

    Brazil


  Rest of World

By End-user Insights

The retail and real estate segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

The GIS analytics market analysis is witnessing significant growth due to the increasing demand for advanced technologies in various industries. In the retail sector, for instance, retailers are utilizing GIS analytics to gain a competitive edge by analyzing customer demographics and buying patterns through real-time location monitoring and multiple layered maps. The retail industry's success relies heavily on these insights for effective marketing strategies. Moreover, the defense industries are integrating GIS analytics into their operations for infrastructure development, permitting, and public safety. Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 4D GIS software are increasingly being adopted for construction project workflows, while urban planning and designing require geospatial data for smart city planning and site selection.

The oil and gas industry is leveraging satellite imaging and IoT devices for land acquisition and mining operations. In the public sector,

The Geographic Information System (GIS) Analytics market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach $15.10 billion in 2025 and maintain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.41% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key drivers. Increasing adoption of cloud-based GIS solutions enhances accessibility and scalability for diverse industries. The growing need for data-driven decision-making across sectors like retail, real estate, government, and telecommunications is a significant catalyst. Furthermore, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) integrated with GIS analytics are revolutionizing spatial data analysis, enabling more sophisticated predictive modeling and insightful interpretations. The market's segmentation reflects this broad adoption, with retail and real estate, government and utilities, and telecommunications representing key end-user segments, each leveraging GIS analytics for distinct applications such as location optimization, infrastructure management, and network planning. Competitive pressures are shaping the market landscape, with established players like Esri, Trimble, and Autodesk innovating alongside emerging tech companies focusing on AI and specialized solutions. The North American market currently holds a significant share, driven by early adoption and technological advancements. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to witness substantial growth due to rapid urbanization and increasing investment in infrastructure projects. Market restraints primarily involve the high cost of implementation and maintenance of advanced GIS analytics solutions and the need for skilled professionals to effectively utilize these technologies. However, the overall outlook remains extremely positive, driven by continuous technological innovation and escalating demand across multiple sectors. The future trajectory of the GIS analytics market hinges on several factors. Continued investment in research and development, especially in AI and ML integration, will be crucial for unlocking new possibilities. Furthermore, the simplification of GIS analytics software and the development of user-friendly interfaces will broaden accessibility beyond specialized technical experts. Growing data volumes from various sources (IoT, remote sensing) present both opportunities and challenges; efficient data management and analytics techniques will be paramount. The market's success also depends on addressing cybersecurity concerns related to sensitive geospatial data. Strong partnerships between technology providers and end-users will be vital in optimizing solution implementation and maximizing return on investment. Government initiatives promoting the use of GIS technology for smart city development and infrastructure planning will also play a significant role in market expansion. Overall, the GIS analytics market is poised for sustained growth, driven by technological advancements, increasing data availability, and heightened demand for location-based intelligence across a wide range of industries.

GapMaps GIS data for USA and Canada sourced from Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS) includes an extensive range of the highest quality demographic and lifestyle segmentation products. All databases are derived from superior source data and the most sophisticated, refined, and proven methodologies.

GIS Data attributes include:

1. Latest Estimates and Projections The estimates and projections database includes a wide range of core demographic data variables for the current year and 5- year projections, covering five broad topic areas: population, households, income, labor force, and dwellings.

2. Crime Risk Crime Risk is the result of an extensive analysis of a rolling seven years of FBI crime statistics. Based on detailed modeling of the relationships between crime and demographics, Crime Risk provides an accurate view of the relative risk of specific crime types (personal, property and total) at the block and block group level.

3. Panorama Segmentation AGS has created a segmentation system for the United States called Panorama. Panorama has been coded with the MRI Survey data to bring you Consumer Behavior profiles associated with this segmentation system.

4. Business Counts Business Counts is a geographic summary database of business establishments, employment, occupation and retail sales.

5. Non-Resident Population The AGS non-resident population estimates utilize a wide range of data sources to model the factors which drive tourists to particular locations, and to match that demand with the supply of available accommodations.

6. Consumer Expenditures AGS provides current year and 5-year projected expenditures for over 390 individual categories that collectively cover almost 95% of household spending.

7. Retail Potential This tabulation utilizes the Census of Retail Trade tables which cross-tabulate store type by merchandise line.

8. Environmental Risk The environmental suite of data consists of several separate database components including: -Weather Risks -Seismological Risks -Wildfire Risk -Climate -Air Quality -Elevation and terrain

Primary Use Cases for GapMaps GIS Data:

1. Retail (eg. Fast Food/ QSR, Cafe, Fitness, Supermarket/Grocery)
2. Customer Profiling: get a detailed understanding of the demographic & segmentation profile of your customers, where they work and their spending potential
3. Analyse your trade areas at a granular census block level using all the key metrics
4. Site Selection: Identify optimal locations for future expansion and benchmark performance across existing locations.
5. Target Marketing: Develop effective marketing strategies to acquire more customers.

6. Integrate AGS demographic data with your existing GIS or BI platform to generate powerful visualizations.

7. Finance / Insurance (eg. Hedge Funds, Investment Advisors, Investment Research, REITs, Private Equity, VC)

8. Network Planning

9. Customer (Risk) Profiling for insurance/loan approvals

10. Target Marketing

11. Competitive Analysis

12. Market Optimization

13. Commercial Real-Estate (Brokers, Developers, Investors, Single & Multi-tenant O/O)

14. Tenant Recruitment

15. Target Marketing

16. Market Potential / Gap Analysis

17. Marketing / Advertising (Billboards/OOH, Marketing Agencies, Indoor Screens)

18. Customer Profiling

19. Target Marketing

20. Market Share Analysis

GapMaps Live is an easy-to-use location intelligence platform available across 25 countries globally that allows you to visualise your own store data, combined with the latest demographic, economic and population movement intel right down to the micro level so you can make faster, smarter and surer decisions when planning your network growth strategy.

With one single login, you can access the latest estimates on resident and worker populations, census metrics (eg. age, income, ethnicity), consuming class, retail spend insights and point-of-interest data across a range of categories including fast food, cafe, fitness, supermarket/grocery and more.

Some of the world's biggest brands including McDonalds, Subway, Burger King, Anytime Fitness and Dominos use GapMaps Live as a vital strategic tool where business success relies on up-to-date, easy to understand, location intel that can power business case validation and drive rapid decision making.

Primary Use Cases for GapMaps Live includes:

1. Retail Site Selection - Identify optimal locations for future expansion and benchmark performance across existing locations.
2. Customer Profiling: get a detailed understanding of the demographic profile of your customers and where to find more of them.
3. Analyse your catchment areas at a granular grid levels using all the key metrics
4. Target Marketing: Develop effective marketing strategies to acquire more customers.
5. Marketing / Advertising (Billboards/OOH, Marketing Agencies, Indoor Screens)
6. Customer Profiling
7. Target Marketing
8. Market Share Analysis

Some of features our clients love about GapMaps Live include: - View business locations, competitor locations, demographic, economic and social data around your business or selected location - Understand consumer visitation patterns (“where from” and “where to”), frequency of visits, dwell time of visits, profiles of consumers and much more. - Save searched locations and drop pins - Turn on/off all location listings by category - View and filter data by metadata tags, for example hours of operation, contact details, services provided - Combine public data in GapMaps with views of private data Layers - View data in layers to understand impact of different data Sources - Share maps with teams - Generate demographic reports and comparative analyses on different locations based on drive time, walk time or radius. - Access multiple countries and brands with a single logon - Access multiple brands under a parent login - Capture field data such as photos, notes and documents using GapMaps Connect and integrate with GapMaps Live to get detailed insights on existing and proposed store locations.

Data Driven Detroit created the data by selecting locations from NETS and ESRI business data with proper NAICS codes, then adding and deleting though local knowledge and confirmation with Google Streetview. These locations are Grocery stores which primarily sell food and don't include convenience stores. Visual confirmation cues included the existence of the word "grocery" in the name, or the presence of shopping carts.

This feature class/shapefile represents electric power retail service territories. These are areas serviced by electric power utilities responsible for the retail sale of electric power to local customers, whether residential, industrial, or commercial. The following updates have been made since the previous release: 4 features added.

To create this layer, OCTO staff used ABCA's definition of “Full-Service Grocery Stores” (https://abca.dc.gov/page/full-service-grocery-store#gsc.tab=0)– pulled from the Food System Assessment below), and using those criteria, determined locations that fulfilled the categories in section 1 of the definition.Then, staff reviewed the Office of Planning’s Food System Assessment (https://dcfoodpolicycouncilorg.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/2018-food-system-assessment-final-6.13.pdf) list in Appendix D, comparing that to the created from the ABCA definition, which led to the addition of a additional examples that meet, or come very close to, the full-service grocery store criteria. The explanation from Office of Planning regarding how the agency created their list:“To determine the number of grocery stores in the District, we analyzed existing business licenses in the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (2018) Business License Verification system (located at https://eservices.dcra.dc.gov/BBLV/Default.aspx). To distinguish grocery stores from convenience stores, we applied the Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) definition of a full-service grocery store. This definition requires a store to be licensed as a grocery store, sell at least six different food categories, dedicate either 50% of the store’s total square feet or 6,000 square feet to selling food, and dedicate at least 5% of the selling area to each food category. This definition can be found at https://abca.dc.gov/page/full-service-grocery-store#gsc.tab=0. To distinguish small grocery stores from large grocery stores, we categorized large grocery stores as those 10,000 square feet or more. This analysis was conducted using data from the WDCEP’s Retail and Restaurants webpage (located at https://wdcep.com/dc-industries/retail/) and using ARCGIS Spatial Analysis tools when existing data was not available. Our final numbers differ slightly from existing reports like the DC Hunger Solutions’ Closing the Grocery Store Gap and WDCEP’s Grocery Store Opportunities Map; this difference likely comes from differences in our methodology and our exclusion of stores that have closed.”Staff also conducted a visual analysis of locations and relied on personal experience of visits to locations to determine whether they should be included in the list.

The Geographic Information System (GIS) Services market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing adoption across diverse sectors. The market, estimated at $15 billion in 2025, is projected to expand significantly over the forecast period (2025-2033), fueled by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. This growth is primarily attributed to the escalating demand for spatial data analysis and visualization in various applications. Environmental agencies leverage GIS for resource management and pollution monitoring, while utility companies utilize it for network optimization and infrastructure planning. Infrastructure companies benefit from improved project management and risk assessment, and the telecommunications sector utilizes GIS for network planning and maintenance. The retail industry uses GIS for location analysis and market research, and government agencies leverage it for urban planning and public safety initiatives. Furthermore, the agricultural sector is increasingly adopting GIS for precision farming and yield optimization. The market is segmented by application (Environmental Agencies, Utility Companies, Infrastructure Companies, Telecommunications, Retail, Government, Agriculture, Others) and service type (Analyze, Visualize, Manage, Others). North America and Europe currently hold the largest market shares, driven by high technology adoption and advanced infrastructure. However, Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years, propelled by rapid urbanization and economic development. Key players in the market include Intellias, EnviroScience, R&K Solutions, and others, constantly innovating to meet the evolving needs of their clients. The competitive landscape is characterized by a mix of large multinational corporations and specialized service providers. Larger companies often offer comprehensive end-to-end solutions encompassing data acquisition, analysis, and visualization, catering to large-scale projects. Smaller, specialized firms typically focus on niche applications or geographic regions. Ongoing technological advancements, such as cloud-based GIS solutions and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities, are further stimulating market growth. However, factors such as high initial investment costs and the need for skilled professionals could potentially restrain market expansion. Nevertheless, the overall market outlook remains positive, indicating substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating in this dynamic sector. The increasing availability of affordable and accessible GIS software and the rising adoption of mobile GIS technology are anticipated to further drive the market in the foreseeable future.

SafeGraph Places provides baseline information for every record in the SafeGraph product suite via the Places schema and polygon information when applicable via the Geometry schema. The current scope of a place is defined as any location humans can visit with the exception of single-family homes. This definition encompasses a diverse set of places ranging from restaurants, grocery stores, and malls; to parks, hospitals, museums, offices, and industrial parks. Premium sets of Places include apartment buildings, Parking Lots, and Point POIs (such as ATMs or transit stations).

SafeGraph Places is a point of interest (POI) data offering with varying coverage depending on the country. Note that address conventions and formatting vary across countries. SafeGraph has coalesced these fields into the Places schema.

SafeGraph provides clean and accurate geospatial datasets on 51M+ physical places/points of interest (POI) globally. Hundreds of industry leaders like Mapbox, Verizon, Clear Channel, and Esri already rely on SafeGraph POI data to unlock business insights and drive innovation.

Map outlines representing retail maps available for the North Country Trail.

This GIS dataset contains point features that represent food wholesalers, distributors, and supermarket and grocery stores represented by 17 unique NAICS codes. Establishment-specific information except the annual excess food estimate was licensed to the EPA from Hoovers, Inc. in 2018 (http://www.hoovers.com). Calculations used to estimate annual excess food weight are described in EPAs 2019 publication: Technical Methodology for the EPA Excess Food Opportunities Map. The dataset contains 236,666 facilities.

Xverum’s Point of Interest (POI) Data is a comprehensive dataset containing 230M+ verified locations across 5000 business categories. Our dataset delivers structured geographic data, business attributes, location intelligence, and mapping insights, making it an essential tool for GIS applications, market research, urban planning, and competitive analysis.

With regular updates and continuous POI discovery, Xverum ensures accurate, up-to-date information on businesses, landmarks, retail stores, and more. Delivered in bulk to S3 Bucket and cloud storage, our dataset integrates seamlessly into mapping, geographic information systems, and analytics platforms.

🔥 Key Features:

Extensive POI Coverage: ✅ 230M+ Points of Interest worldwide, covering 5000 business categories. ✅ Includes retail stores, restaurants, corporate offices, landmarks, and service providers.

Geographic & Location Intelligence Data: ✅ Latitude & longitude coordinates for mapping and navigation applications. ✅ Geographic classification, including country, state, city, and postal code. ✅ Business status tracking – Open, temporarily closed, or permanently closed.

Continuous Discovery & Regular Updates: ✅ New POIs continuously added through discovery processes. ✅ Regular updates ensure data accuracy, reflecting new openings and closures.

Rich Business Insights: ✅ Detailed business attributes, including company name, category, and subcategories. ✅ Contact details, including phone number and website (if available). ✅ Consumer review insights, including rating distribution and total number of reviews (additional feature). ✅ Operating hours where available.

Ideal for Mapping & Location Analytics: ✅ Supports geospatial analysis & GIS applications. ✅ Enhances mapping & navigation solutions with structured POI data. ✅ Provides location intelligence for site selection & business expansion strategies.

Bulk Data Delivery (NO API): ✅ Delivered in bulk via S3 Bucket or cloud storage. ✅ Available in structured format (.json) for seamless integration.

🏆Primary Use Cases:

Mapping & Geographic Analysis: 🔹 Power GIS platforms & navigation systems with precise POI data. 🔹 Enhance digital maps with accurate business locations & categories.

Retail Expansion & Market Research: 🔹 Identify key business locations & competitors for market analysis. 🔹 Assess brand presence across different industries & geographies.

Business Intelligence & Competitive Analysis: 🔹 Benchmark competitor locations & regional business density. 🔹 Analyze market trends through POI growth & closure tracking.

Smart City & Urban Planning: 🔹 Support public infrastructure projects with accurate POI data. 🔹 Improve accessibility & zoning decisions for government & businesses.

💡 Why Choose Xverum’s POI Data?

• 230M+ Verified POI Records – One of the largest & most detailed location datasets available.
• Global Coverage – POI data from 249+ countries, covering all major business sectors.
• Regular Updates – Ensuring accurate tracking of business openings & closures.
• Comprehensive Geographic & Business Data – Coordinates, addresses, categories, and more.
• Bulk Dataset Delivery – S3 Bucket & cloud storage delivery for full dataset access.
• 100% Compliant – Ethically sourced, privacy-compliant data.

Access Xverum’s 230M+ POI dataset for mapping, geographic analysis, and location intelligence. Request a free sample or contact us to customize your dataset today!

This map layer is a subset of the Columbus Points of Interest layer and shows retail facilities in the City of Columbus. Retail facilities include department stores, gas stations, grocery stores, hotels, restaurants, service facilities, and others. This layer is maintained through a cooperative effort by multiple departments of the City of Columbus using first-hand knowledge of the area as well as a variety of authoritative data sources. While significant effort is made to ensure the data is as accurate and comprehensive as possible, some points of interest may be excluded and included points may not be immediately updated as change occurs.