Which counterintuitive geographic retail analytics finding has been documented in multiple studies of suburban shopping centers?

In the world of retail location analytics, understanding population distribution is crucial for strategic store placement. Retailers use sophisticated geographic data to identify optimal locations based on customer demographics, movement patterns, and spending potential. This poll tests your knowledge about an intriguing phenomenon in geographic retail analytics that challenges conventional wisdom about population density and retail success.

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Areas with the highest population density consistently produce the highest revenue per square foot for retailers
Stores located at the demographic 'edge' between different income zones often outperform those in homogeneous wealthy areas
The proximity of competitors always decreases a retailer's potential revenue in a given location
Customers typically travel no more than 10 minutes from home for regular shopping, regardless of store quality or selection