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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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27:29

Velocity Esports is a Place for Gamers - Where We Buy...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/11/03

Velocity Esports is targeted at the Millennial and Gen Z gamer. It offers esports lounges, arcade games, social gaming, live tournaments, and elevated casual dining with craft beverages. Executive chairman, Phillip Kaplan explains the entertainment chain's history and growth strategy. 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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21:05

How WMG Takes on Retail Development Challenges -...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/10/26

WMG Development has its roots in 2003, assisting in the development of real estate for Heartland Dental. Today, while WMG still develops projects with Heartland as a tenant, it now has a portfolio of nearly 400 properties in 35 states. Craig Kopko, EVP of Development, talks about the biggest challenges in development; new technology and data he's using; and the most competitive markets for retail development. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple

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23:40

Using Social Media to Market Retail Real Estate -...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/10/05

Brandon McCalla is a retail leasing broker based in Orlando, FL. He talks about his experiments with marketing properties and brands on social media. His clients include Foxtail Coffee Co., La Granja, and Xponential Fitness. He also shares the best places for shopping and dining in Orlando. 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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30:25

Creative Village in Downtown Orlando - Where We Buy #222

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/09/24

The most ambitious real estate project in Downtown Orlando is Creative Village. It's a 68-acre urban mixed-use development with office, retail residential and education components. David Barilla is Assistant Director, City of Orlando Downtown Development Board & Community Redevelopment Agency. He tells the story of creative village and the vision for its future. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen:

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32:39

Brightline Trains and the Business of Connecting...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/09/16

Americans most often travel from city to city by car or plane. But in many parts of the world, the most efficient way to travel is by train. Patrick Goddard, President at Brightline Trains explains how his company is working to bring more rail to the U.S. Brightline already has a rail route between Miami and West Palm Beach, with an extension to Orlando opening soon. Plus, it's working on a rail route between LA and Las Vegas. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.

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29:13

Kids Foot Locker's New Gen Alpha Playhouse - Where We...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/09/09

Kids Foot Locker's new House of Play concept is 8,000 square feet large and full of interactive playscapes. Jill Feldman, VP General Manager explains how the brand engages with Generation Alpha both in-store and 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@am.jll.com Watch our week video show, Everything We Know About

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35:38

Avocado's Growing List of Experiential Showrooms -...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/09/05

Mattresses are often made with synthetic fibers or foam. But Avocado's mattresses are different. Avocado sells sustainable organic non-toxic mattresses and bedding. The company started selling online, but now shoppers can test its wares in a growing number of experiential showrooms. Kris Karuna is VP, Business Development & Retail Brand Experience Development at Avocado Green Mattress. He explains the company's bricks-and-mortar strategy. James Cook is the director of retail research in the

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34:05

Building a Business with Ghost Kitchens - Where We...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/08/13

Maker Kitchens leases small commercial kitchen space for pickup and delivery-only restaurants & food and beverage vendors. The three partners of Maker Kitchens talk about how they grew from one location in Los Angeles to thirteen locations in the West and Midwest, with more coming soon. Yossi Reinstein, Aaron Aftergood and Bennett Goldberg are partners at Maker Kitchens Group. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google

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38:41

Creating Retail Destinations with Brookfield...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/08/05

Brookfield Properties owns iconic retail places like Ala Moana Center in Honolulu and Brookfield Place in New York City. Meredith Darnell, the Chief Optimization Officer at Brookfield talks about new technologies she's using to make shopping easier. And she talks about the types of retailers that are leasing new store space and how to turn shopping centers into destinations. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google

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46:57

What Single-Tenant Investors Want, Plus How EVs will...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/08/01

Alex Sharrin, of the Net Lease Practice at JLL, explains what buyers of single-tenant retail properties are looking for and how the investor appetite has changed since 2020. Plus, we look at how the model of how electric vehicles are sold could change the auto industry. Portions of this episode were recorded live at the JLL booth at ICSC Las Vegas 2022. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Ebere Anokute is a senior research manager for JLL. Subscribe: Apple

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48:52

Foot Traffic and Food Halls - Where We Buy #215

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/07/21

Ethan Chernofsky talks about how Placer.ai uses foot traffic data to understand the performance of American retailers. Plus, James and Ebere discuss the many new food halls opening in cities big and small. Portions of this episode were recorded live at the JLL booth at ICSC Las Vegas 2022. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas and Ebere Anokute is a research manager for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Alexa: Say

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23:59

For Global Retailers, All Retail is Local - Where We...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/07/15

If you put a store on the wrong corner of the wrong street, you could be in real trouble. That’s why global retailers rely on local experts when figuring out where to open in a new city. Erika Schanke helps those retailers make that connection. She is Executive Vice President of Global Retail Business Development at JLL. This episode was recorded live at the JLL booth at ICSC Las Vegas 2022. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Taylor Coyne is a senior

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25:25

Redeveloping Downtown Napa, CA - Where We Buy #213

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/07/08

The Napa Valley in Northern California is home to hundreds of acclaimed wineries and restaurants. Zapolski Real Estate has helped to turn the city of Napa into a destination of its own. Todd Zapolski talks about the hurdles he overcame to develop First Street Napa, a three-block redevelopment with retail, restaurants, office and a boutique hotel. This episode was recorded live at the JLL booth at ICSC Las Vegas 2022. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.

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34:39

Designing the Restaurant of Tomorrow - Where We Buy #212

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/07/01

Drive-thrus and digital orders hit new heights in the pandemic. Since then, restaurant operators have been experimenting with new designs to meet changing customer needs. How do restaurant and QSR operators think about space today? How does a restaurant chain design for the future? Ken Demske from JLL's Project and Development Services group and Aaron Spiess, CEO of Big Red Rooster, a JLL Company, discuss these topics and more. This episode was recorded live at the JLL booth at ICSC Las Vegas

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18:12

Unlocking the Value of Underperforming Grocery...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/06/23

Some grocery-anchored shopping centers could be worth more than is immediately apparent. Danny Holland, President and CEO of Epic Real Estate Partners explains the strategies his firm uses to purchase and then unlock the value in underperforming shopping centers. This episode was recorded live at the JLL booth at ICSC Las Vegas 2022. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Taylor Coyne is a senior research manager for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |

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21:41

Food and Bev Happy Hour - Where We Buy #210

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/06/16

The food and beverage industry is finally recovering after being one of the hardest hit sectors during the pandemic. Foot traffic is now only roughly 10% below pre-COVID levels and F&B sales are 9.7% higher than February 2020. Emily Durham, and Rhonda Diaz Caldewey with Food & Beverage Advisory at JLL join to discuss the food scene in Houston, San Francisco and beyond. This episode was recorded live at the JLL booth at ICSC Las Vegas 2022. James Cook is the director of retail research in the

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24:07

Investing in Retail Ski Villages with Big V Property...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/06/10

During the pandemic, daily needs retailers outperformed and investors took note. They eyed properties like neighborhood and community centers, often anchored by grocery stores. But now, people are out traveling again and Big V Property Group is investing in experiential retail. Kenton McKeehan, Chief Revenue Officer at Big V talks about the firm's acquisition of three retail ski villages: The Village at Stratton in Vermont, The Village at Snowshoe in West Virginia and The Village at Copper Mountain

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20:33

China Live to Expand Beyond San Francisco - Where We...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/06/05

If you want to experience the world of Chinese cuisine in America, there may be no better place than China Live in San Francisco’s Chinatown. This 30,000-square-foot food hall and marketplace is the brainchild of George Chen. He's an entrepreneur and restaurateur who has created and operated 16 restaurants worldwide. Rhonda Diaz Caldewey advises Bay Area clients in F&B, urban retail, and hospitality leasing. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. This episode

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32:19

Metaverse, NFTs and Livestreaming for Retailers -...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/06/01

Deborah Weinswig is the founder and CEO of Coresight Research. She talks about what the metaverse means for retail, how livestreaming impacts shopping habits, and what NFTs mean for brands. This episode was recorded live at the JLL booth at ICSC Las Vegas 2022. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Taylor Coyne is a senior research manager for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We

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27:29

Tom McGee Guides ICSC Through Constant Change - Where...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/05/26

In 2015, when Tom McGee became CEO of ICSC, he had no idea of the ride he was getting on. Since then, the trade group that supports the retail real estate industry, has been adapting to change. From fighting the narrative that bricks-and-mortar retail is dead. To a pandemic that closed down non-essential retail, and cancelled a year and half of in-person trade shows. But now, we’re back in-person at ICSC Las Vegas 2022, with more than 20,000 of our friends. This episode was recorded live at the

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