A state-by-state industrial analysis from ITIF examines how Chinese manufacturing competition affects specialized US industries, and why the resulting pressures are felt most acutely in specific metropolitan labor markets, industrial corridors, and supplier networks.

A systematic review of 7,066 studies finds retail location patterns are shaped by housing geography, policy and e-commerce — with direct consequences for urban planning, infrastructure and metropolitan competitiveness.

A systematic review of more than 7,000 studies reveals how retail outlet locations evolve across cities — and why this matters for planners, policymakers, and the future of metropolitan economies.

A data-driven analysis of the flavors and fragrances market, projected to reach USD 52.91 billion by 2031, and its implications for metropolitan economies, urban innovation, and sustainable development.

A systematic review of retail outlet distribution reveals how spatial patterns, e-commerce, and policy shape metropolitan economies and future city planning.

An analytical feature on how the top food technology trends of 2026—from traceability to e-commerce—are influencing urban infrastructure, sustainability, and economic competitiveness.