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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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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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29:11

Global Real Estate Needs a Translator - Where We Buy...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/05/22

Michael Hirschfeld says that the U.S. speaks real estate differently than the rest of the world. And it's his job to translate. Michael assists international retailers entering U.S. markets, along with U.S. retailers looking to expand globally. Where We Buy is a weekly show produced by the retail research team at JLL. This week’s episode features James Cook, Taylor Coyne and Ebere Anokute. Watch a video version of this show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfNhJ7xkuFs&t=24s Subscribe: Apple

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32:19

Developing a Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center -...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/05/12

Jesse Shannon talks about what he's learned developing Publix-anchored shopping centers in the Southeast: What makes Publix a unique grocer; how medical tenants are now attracted to grocery centers; and the dramatic shift in investor demand during the pandemic. Jesse Shannon is the CIO of Branch Properties, which has developed and managed over $2.5 billion in assets. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts

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32:05

Chef Jorgie Ramos Embodies Miami and its Food - Where...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/04/22

Follow Chef Owner Jorgie Ramos as he competes in the South Beach Wine & Food Festival's Swine & Wine competition. Along the way, he'll talk about his unique path to becoming a well-known Miami restaurateur. Plus, JLL's Katie Fernandez-Espinosa and Rafael Romero talk about the intersection of food and real estate in the vibrant Miami region. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show

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31:34

How Loyalty Programs Keep Shoppers Coming Back -...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/04/15

How do shopping centers and shopping districts keep patrons coming back? Loyalty programs offer the perks and discounts to create and engage loyal shoppers. Ben Chesser is the founder and CEO of Coniq, a customer engagement and loyalty software company. He explains how different types of shoppers will respond to different types of perks. He also walks through the program at the Bicester Village outlet shopping center, a popular tourist destination in the UK. James Cook is the director of retail

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39:18

How Can Retailers Be Good To the Planet? - Where We...

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/04/01

This week, the research team explores sustainability initiatives from retailers like Target, Starbucks, Macy's and Neiman Marcus. This episode features James Cook, Taylor Coyne and Ebere Anokute. 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 Retail: http://everythingweknow.show/ Leave a message on the Where We Buy hotline. We may use it

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57:45

What Does a Retail Researcher Do? - Where We Buy #200

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook ·

2022/03/19

To celebrate the two-hundredth episode of Where We Buy, the retail research team turns the focus on itself. They talk about the hardest part of being a retail researcher, their favorite shopping places and best-loved retail topics. This episode features James Cook, Taylor Coyne, Keisha Virtue and Ebere Anokute, who are all retail researchers at JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We Buy skill" Email:

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