Which geographic retail strategy did Starbucks famously use for its initial expansion, causing surprise among traditional market researchers?

Test your knowledge of how geographic factors influence retail location strategies! Successful retailers understand that location decisions are critical to market penetration and customer reach. This poll explores a fascinating aspect of geographic market research that major brands use when expanding into new territories. How well do you understand the science behind retail location planning?

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Clustering multiple stores in small geographic areas to create brand dominance (cannibalization strategy)
Opening only in areas with at least 50,000 residents within a 2-mile radius (population density mapping)
Exclusively targeting locations adjacent to established competitors (competitive proximity strategy)
Placing stores only in regions with average annual temperatures below 75°F (climate-based targeting)