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Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook

James Cook and his fellow retail researchers visit shopping destinations around the world, interview retail and real estate executives and discuss market research in a fast-paced and fun setting. James researches retail and real estate for JLL.

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45:33

What landlords don't get about F&B - Where We Buy #245

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2023/05/05

Hear from real operators of popular concepts about exactly what they think landlords need to know. Our guests include Glenn Moon with Moxies, Obadiah Ostergard of Vine Hospitality and Trent Patterson of Five 12 Restaurant Concepts. Plus, JLL's Rhonda Diaz Caldewey and Emily Durham disucss the restaurant real estate trends they're seeing. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Read the JLL F&B report: https://lnkd.in/gSKg7E98 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |

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21:18

White Label Climbing Gyms Aim to be Hometown Heroes ...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2023/04/28

Lance Pinn is the founder of Brooklyn Boulders, one of the most well-known brands of indoor climbing gyms. Now he's working on a new series of white label climbing centers with locations coming soon to Atlanta, Miami, Spokane, Brooklyn and Massachusetts. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We Buy skill" Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com Watch our video show,

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22:50

Food is the Anchor - Where We Buy #243

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2023/04/21

Dotan Zuckerman, head of retail development at Portman Holdings, talks about making mixed-use projects a success. Food and retail are crucial factors that can make or break these projects. Dotan talks about Spring Quarter in Midtown Atlanta and Magnolia in downtown Charleston. Chef-driven restaurants and local retailers can differentiate mixed-use projects from others in the market. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |

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39:08

The Rebirth of Brands You Thought Were Gone - Where...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2023/04/14

Some stores and retail brands that have gone away over the years still have brand equity. But how does a brand rebirth happen? Dan O’Brien at Hilco Real Estate has worked with a brands like Pier 1. He discusses how decisions around brand reemergence are made and executed. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We Buy skill" Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com

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31:48

What's it Like Leasing Luxury in New York City? -...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2023/03/31

Richard Hodos has worked with Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Tiffany & Co., Coach and L Brands (Henri Bendel, Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works). He was instrumental in the initial rollout of Sephora stores across the U.S. and worked with the Onassis Foundation and Versace securing Fifth Avenue space. He is credited with contributing to the re-merchandising of Fifth Avenue that turned the stretch from 49th Street to 60th Street into the “most expensive street in the world.” James Cook is the

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23:26

Real Estate Cool Hunting - Where We Buy #240

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2023/03/17

Mark Toro sees real estate developments as opportunities to energize a region. He led the team at North American Properties that developed Alpharetta, Georgia's hugely popular $1 billion mixed-use Avalon project. Now as Chief Vision Officer at Toro Development Company, Mark is focused on three new projects he says will become "energy traps" for their communities, including Medley in Johns Creek, Georgia and Ovation in Franklin, Tennessee. Mark describes the "cool hunting" trips his team uses to

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27:28

"We don't want to be a retailer. We want to be a...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2023/03/03

A growing list of brands see the value in having brick-and-mortar stores, but not in running the stores themselves. Rebecca Fitts, AVP Real Estate at Leap, explains how the Leap platform operates physical stores for brands. She talks about the new cities where Leap is expanding and the efficiencies that they achieve through the clustering of stores on high streets and in malls. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. This episode was recorded live at the ICSC New

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25:31

PenguinPickUp Wants to Be Your One-Stop Pickup Spot -...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2023/02/24

Penguin Pickup is a central pickup spot where online shoppers can ship orders and make returns. Patrick Jobidon, President at PenguinPickUp, explains how the growing chain operates as a retail agnostic, drive-up service that can also handle fresh and frozen food. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. This episode was recorded live at the ICSC Canada conference in Toronto. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Alexa: Say

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38:36

The Magic of Placemaking - Where We Buy #237

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2023/02/16

Eli Staiman explains how PLANit Philo specializes in placemaking as a service. Using the example of the Distillery District in Toronto, as well as other well-activated places around the world, Eli talks about the tools and methods he uses to make magic out of real estate. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We Buy skill" Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com

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21:51

Northwood Retail Loves Mixed-Use - Where We Buy #236

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2023/02/06

Northwood Retail owns and operates a unique portfolio of retail and mixed used properties, including Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin and Fifth + Broadway in Nashville. President Ward Kampf talks about why Northwood loves mixed-use, how retail is performing as compared with 2019, and what he looks for in a successful retail entrepreneur. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Alexa: Say

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32:18

Alamo Drafthouse Wants to be the Best Darn Cinema...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2023/01/27

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema aims to offer the best dining, drinks and movies all in one place. It began with a single location in Austin, TX and now has a growing list of locations across the US. Chris Drazba, Chief Development Officer at Alamo talks about where the chain is expanding. He also explains why the film slate for 2023 gives a reason for the film exhibition business to be optimistic. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. This episode was recorded live at

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31:42

Should've gone to Specsavers - Where We Buy #234

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2023/01/20

Specsavers is an optical chain with over 2,000 locations in 11 countries, including the UK, Australia and Spain. If you live in one of those countries, you're already well aware of the tag line "Should've gone to Specsavers." It shows up regularly in a long-running series of popular (and funny!) commercials. Now the chain is coming to North America. Phil Gray, Director of Business Development & Property for Specsavers, describes the $100 million investment plan to support the opening of 200

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29:40

MOXIES Restaurants: New Look, New Locations - Where...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2023/01/12

The Moxies restaurant chain is adding new locations in the U.S. and Canada. Moxies President Joanne Forrester talks about the recent brand update, a new menu and renovated spaces. She also discusses recent partnerships with Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila and clothing retailer Aritzia. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We Buy skill" Email:

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50:32

A Life in Retail Real Estate - Where We Buy #232

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2023/01/06

The story of Greg Maloney's career is a history lesson in retail real estate. It's a 45-year journey that began with delivering appliances and cleaning floors at Sears and culminated in leading the largest third-party retail property management operation in North America. Greg Maloney retired as JLL Retail President and CEO at the end of 2022. In this episode, he tells the story of that career journey. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple

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31:41

Puerto Rico's Retail Recovery - Where We Buy #231

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/12/29

Andy Carlson leads the JLL business in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. In 2017, Hurricane Maria swept across the island, causing widespread destruction. Andy shares his experiences responding to the immediate needs created by the hurricane and the economic recovery and challenges that have come since then. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We Buy skill"

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23:50

Oxygen Yoga's Infrared Technology Warms Your Workout...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/12/23

Oxygen Yoga & Fitness is based in Canada and is now expanding into the U.S. CEO Jen Hamilton has targeted a goal of 150 new locations for 2023. She explains how Oxygen uses FAR Infrared technology to raise the body’s core temperature during exercise. She also talks about the chain's membership model, how they adapted during the pandemic, and what types of locations and co-tenants they prefer. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. This episode was recorded live at

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43:36

How Brixmor Uses Retail Data - Where We Buy #229

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/12/17

David Spawn is head of research at Brixmor Property Group. He talks about how the company, which owns and manages nearly 380 shopping centers, uses research tools to lease its properties. David also talks about new trends in retail real estate and reveals some of the lessons he's learned in his career working at Target and LimitedBrands. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Alexa: Say

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42:44

How LinkedIn Uses Storytelling in its Food Program -...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/12/05

Ana Bohbot helps to oversee the food services that are delivered to LinkedIn employees in their offices around the world. The challenges of running cafes and dining places on corporate campuses are similar in many ways to those at public restaurants. Ana shares how LinkedIn uses narrative to communicate the story behind the food they serve and promote sustainability to employees. This is a special crossover episode with the Served by SHFM podcast, hosted by Michael Moore of Restaurantware. It was

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44:57

Top 3 Technologies Shaping Shopping Centers - Where...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/11/28

There are a slew of new tech companies hoping to serve the shopping center industry. Jesse Michael and Lee Jackson have talked to hundreds of these vendors and are ready to share what they've learned. Also, Randall MacKillop talks about the Mallcomm tenant experience app and how the pandemic accelerated the growth and adoption of shopping center technology. Jesse Michael and Lee Jackson are SVPs of Digital Solution at JLL. Randall McKillop is the Chief Revenue Officer at Mallcomm. James Cook is the

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35:07

How to Build a Personal Brand - Where We Buy #226

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/11/20

A brand is just a story that people tell. So how do you take control of your own story? Sarah Malcom of ad agency Quiet Valor explains the simple steps anyone can make to start telling their stories online. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We Buy skill" Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com Watch our video show, Everything We Know About Retail:

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