Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook

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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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Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook episodes:

04.15.2024
Cindy the Virtual Influencer - Where We Buy #287
Meet Cindy, a virtual spokesperson designed to forge stronger connections between shoppers and shopping centers. Cindy was created using AI tools, but isn't herself an AI. This episode explores the motivations behind Cindy's creation. The team behind Cindy delves...
04.08.2024
Lions & Malls & Bears, Oh My! - Where We Buy #286
Join Stephen Dombrovski as he takes us on a journey through the evolution of shopping centers and the art of showmanship. From his childhood experiences witnessing the birth the modern mall to a career in retail real estate, Stephen shares...
04.01.2024
EDENS CEO Jodie McLean on Creating Community - Where We Buy #285
Beginning in 2006, a pivotal year marked by the widespread adoption of broadband internet, EDENS embarked on a journey to redefine itself by focusing on human connection and experiential retail. Jodie McLean, CEO of EDENS, explores the company's mission to...
03.25.2024
Which Supermarkets Opened the Most New Stores? - Where We Buy #284
This episode dives into the current landscape within the grocery store industry in North America. The conversation also touches on the role of technology and online grocery shopping, the resilience and attractiveness of grocery-anchored shopping centers to investors, and more...
03.18.2024
The Scientist and the Shopping Center - Where We Buy #283
Dr. Gordon Chiu is a scientist and commercial real estate investor. Facing a pothole problem at his shopping center in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Chiu used his unique expertise in graphene, a modern and strong material, to develop an efficient and cost-effective...
03.10.2024
A New York Story with Michael Hirschfeld - Where We Buy #282
Michael Hirschfeld discusses his over 50-year career in the retail real estate industry, focusing on urban markets across the U.S. He started in 1970s New York City at a time when retail brokerage was not the developed field that it...
03.03.2024
Tech Tools to Decode Consumer Behavior - Where We Buy #281
This episode features two tech companies, exploring what their products mean for retailers and shopping centers. Verlin Youd explains how Ariadne's technology tracks customer behavior in physical locations such as stores, shopping centers, and airports, thereby providing retailers with analytics...
02.22.2024
Retail Boom in the Sunshine State - Where We Buy #280
Justin Greider, the Florida retail lead at JLL, explains how the state attracts new residents with a lower cost of living, ultimately driving up demand for retail space. Tourism also remains a powerful driver for Florida's retail sector, with Orlando...
02.15.2024
Going Off-mall with Josh Poag - Where We Buy #279
Josh Poag, the President and CEO of Poag Development Group discusses past and future projects, including Avenue One in Omaha and the redevelopment of the Oak Court Mall in Memphis. He also talks about the future for retail real estate...
02.08.2024
Making Big Changes in a Retail Organization - Where We Buy #278
What does it take for a big retailer to make a massive organizational change? Maybe they want to roll out a new point of sale system or a new software to manage their supply chain. Companies often know they need...
01.29.2024
Tanger Blurs the Line Between Lifestyle and Outlet Centers - Where We Buy #277
Justin Stein, Executive Vice President of Leasing at Tanger Inc., dives into the evolution of outlet malls, where the the emphasis is now on diversifying the tenant mix, offering digital native brands, and creating shopping experiences for consumers. Tanger's newest...
01.20.2024
Investing in Retail Properties with Gary Rappaport - Where We Buy #276
Gary Rappaport, CEO of Rappaport, talks about his long-term investment strategy focused on grocery-anchored shopping centers in the Washington, DC area. Sharing insights from his book, 'Investing in Retail Properties: A Guide to Structuring Partnerships for Sharing Capital Appreciation and...
01.14.2024
Why Grocery Anchored Retail? -with Phillips Edison's Devin Murphy - Where We Buy #275
Devin Murphy, President at Phillips Edison & Company sat down for a conversation prior to his upcoming retirement. He talked about his career journey and his leadership role at Phillips Edison, which went public in 2021. The company is one...
01.07.2024
Can You Back Up Your Green Claims with Data? - Where We Buy #274
Spencer Robinson, Director of Real Estate at Central Michigan University, delves into the world of green claims - statements companies make about their sustainability initiatives - and discusses the increasing need for these claims to be verifiable. Spencer sheds light...
12.28.2023
A Whirlwind Retail Tour of London, Paris, and Berlin - Where We Buy #273
Take a deep dive into the European retail real estate market with retail specialists in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Explore store expansion plans and shopping trends in Europe's most popular shopping districts and retailers. - Mark...
12.16.2023
NOVUS is a Huge 355 Acre Mixed-use Urban Redevelopment in Arizona - Where We Buy #272
This episode features a focus on Phoenix, Arizona. First, ASU's Mark Stapp provides insight into the economic state of the metro, discussing factors such as housing affordability, water resources, and changing temperatures. Then, Charley Freericks with Catellus Development talks about...
12.01.2023
How Malls Partner with Social Media Influencers - Where We Buy #271
Content creator Nancy Bhasin, who posts as @basicbalance on Instagram, gives a behind-the-scenes peek into how she creates content in partnership with shopping centers in her area. Jen Augustyn, the CEO of ad agency The Dealy Group, talks about creating...
11.23.2023
Black Friday Bonus! - Where We Buy #270
In this special Black Friday bonus episode of "Where We Buy," James Cook discusses trends and expectations for the holiday shopping season in North America. Joined by fellow retail researchers Keisha Virtue and Heli Brecailo, they share insights from...
11.21.2023
Retail Placemaking is in Constant Flux - Where We Buy #269
Terry Montesi, founder and CEO of Trademark Property Co., talks about how his company approaches development projects with a 'conscious capitalism' stance, advocating for the welfare of multiple stakeholders. He also gives his thoughts on the future of traditional enclosed...
11.10.2023
Operating Restaurants in San Francisco's Fisherman's Warf and Ghirardelli Square - Where We Buy #268
James dives into the San Francisco restaurant scene. The first stop is Fisherman's Wharf, where Bob Partrite is the COO of Simco Restaurants, which operates five restaurants and a coffee shop at Pier 39. Bob discusses the challenges of serving...
11.03.2023
The Case for Investing in Essential Service Retail Centers - Where We Buy #267
Rob Holuba with CenterSquare Investment Management, explains the investment strategy around Essential Service Retail (ESR) shopping centers. Rob shares how CenterSquare embraced the ESR strategy, buying unanchored centers, strategically located in suburban submarkets with high visibility, offering a diverse mix...
10.27.2023
Risk and Growth in Open-Air Retail with DLC - Where We Buy #266
Adam Ifshin is the co-founder and CEO of DLC, a company that owns, manages, and redevelops open-air shopping centers. DLC focuses on acquiring and adding value to assets in the open-air retail space, with a particular emphasis on grocery-anchored properties....
10.20.2023
Collars & Co.'s Journey From Shark Tank to Brick-and-Mortar Retail - Where We Buy #265
Justin Baer started Collars & Co. by selling his unique Dress Collar Polo during the pandemic. He gained celebrity investors when he appeared on Shark Tank. He discusses his experience on the show and how it propelled the growth of...
10.11.2023
CBL Wants to Meet You at the Mall - Where We Buy #264
CBL Properties wants you to know that it still loves the mall. In fact, the company owns 59.5 million square feet of retail properties in the U.S., including 56 malls, outlets and lifestyle centers. Charles Lebovitz, Chairman Emeritus and founder...
09.29.2023
Dave's Hot Chicken - Where We Buy #263
Dannon Shiff is SVP of Real Estate at Dave's Hot Chicken, the popular fast-casual restaurant that has gained attention for its hot chicken sandwiches. The chain started with a pop-up location in East Hollywood and has since expanded with multiple...
09.17.2023
Digital Solutions for Real Estate Problems - Where We Buy #262
Physical retail has not always been at the vanguard of technology. In this episode, we meet two companies that are striving to change that. Taj Adhav, the founder of Leasecake, shares insights on how his lease management platform simplifies the...
09.08.2023
Chef Marcus Samuelsson on the Intersection of Food and Fame - Where We Buy #261
Celebrities and influencers have a bigger impact than ever in the world of retail and restaurants. Hear from celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson about what it's like to navigate this complex environment. On this episode: - Chef Marcus Samuelsson on what...
09.01.2023
Turning a Hollywood Idea into Reality - Where We Buy #260
Chad Cress, Chief Creative Officer at DJM talks about the transformation underway at Ovation Hollywood. The property was originally built as a tourist destination, but now DJM is making it into something special that locals will also want to visit....
08.25.2023
The Principles of Psychomarketing - Where We Buy #259
Mark Kalkwarf and Skye Revell of Atypical talk about how they use the tools of consumer marketing to elevate the profiles of their commercial real estate clients. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. ...
08.11.2023
Tourist Retail in San Francisco, New York and Hawai‘i - Where We Buy #258
What does it take to make a shopping place into a global retail destination? Hear from retail experts in San Francisco, New York and Hawai‘i. Sina von Reitzenstein, VP of Leasing at San Francisco’s PIER 39, talks about...
08.04.2023
Pickleball is Coming to Your Local Shopping Center - Where We Buy #257
Pickleball has been skyrocketing in popularity. What was once a niche game is now the fastest growing sport in the nation, with an estimated 36.5 million players in the United States. Ace Pickleball Club is riding that wave. Diego...
07.28.2023
How KPR Expanded Its Portfolio After the Great Recession - Where We Buy #256
Dan Katz founded Katz Properties when he was 24 years old, and today, it operates under the name KPR. The company primarily owns grocery anchored shopping centers in high density Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast markets. Its initial significant growth occurred...
07.21.2023
Hidden Gem Markets - Where We Buy #255
There's a number of hot retail markets like Austin and Nashville that seem to get the lion's share of attention from growing retailers. But Mike Jordan, Director of Research at Big V Property Group, says there are hidden gem markets...
07.14.2023
Fortec's Unique Model of Real Estate Development - Where We Buy #254
Alma Reza is Vice President of Real Estate at Fortec, a company that develops both retail and educational properties. Foretec is unique in how they invest in school projects. They provide operating capital to preschool operators to get up in...
07.07.2023
Americans Are Hungry for Entertainment - Where We Buy #253
There’s over 9.1 million square feet of new entertainment space slated to open in the U.S. and Canada by 2025. Three operators of expanding entertainment concepts talk about where they’re opening new locations and how they see the future of...
06.30.2023
Higher Ground Wants to Open 50 New Locations a Year - Where We Buy #252
Higher Ground Education operates the world's largest Montessori school network. Guy Barnett, Chief Development Officer at Higher Ground, discusses their ambitious growth plans and shares insights into how they cultivate relationships with real estate landlords and developers. James Cook is...
06.23.2023
Transformco: From Retailer to Real Estate Operating Company - Where We Buy #251
Transformco was founded in 2019 to acquire the assets of Sears Holdings, which included 425 Sears and Kmart stores. Today, the company continues to work on monetizing those assets. The former Sears and Kmart stores have been transformed into locations...
06.16.2023
Peachy Offers Wrinkle Prevention for Millennials - Where We Buy #250
Peachy's wrinkle prevention studios provide custom botox treatments at a flat fee, setting them apart from their competitors. Their target demographic is 25-35 year old millennials, a group referred to as "botox naive." Zach Paul, the head of real estate...
06.09.2023
"This is Times Square 1970" - Where We Buy #249
Eli Gindi, co-founder of Gindi Capital, explains the opportunity he sees along Las Vegas Boulevard. For him, it's like investing in New York's Times Square before its transformation in the 1990s. Gindi Capital made its first Las Vegas investment in...
06.02.2023
How to Stop Retail Crime - Where We Buy #248
Organized retail crime is hurting retailers' bottom lines. What can be done about it? Tom McGee, President & CEO of ICSC, and David Johnston, Vice President of Asset Protection and Retail Operations for the National Retail Federation (NRF), discuss their...
05.26.2023
Fast Fashion, Generative AI and Celebrity Retail - Where We Buy #247
Deborah Weinswig, founder and CEO of Coresight Research joins to discuss the trends she's hearing on the show floor at ICSC Las Vegas, the biggest gathering of retail real estate people in the world. Topics include generative AI and...
05.12.2023
For John Reininga, Real Estate is Really About People - Where We Buy #246
John Reininga started in the shopping center business back in 1963 in San Francisco. He founded Reininga Corporation in 1967 and has developed centers in Utah, California, Nevada and Washington. John tells the stories behind notable projects, including Town Center...
05.05.2023
What landlords don't get about F&B - Where We Buy #245
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...
04.28.2023
White Label Climbing Gyms Aim to be Hometown Heroes - Where We Buy #244
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...
04.21.2023
Food is the Anchor - Where We Buy #243
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...
04.14.2023
The Rebirth of Brands You Thought Were Gone - Where We Buy #242
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...
03.31.2023
What's it Like Leasing Luxury in New York City? - Where We Buy #241
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...
03.17.2023
Real Estate Cool Hunting - Where We Buy #240
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,...
03.03.2023
"We don't want to be a retailer. We want to be a brand." - Where We Buy #239
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...
02.24.2023
PenguinPickUp Wants to Be Your One-Stop Pickup Spot - Where We Buy #238
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...

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Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook episodes:

Cindy the Virtual Influencer - Where We Buy #287

Lions & Malls & Bears, Oh My! - Where We Buy #286

EDENS CEO Jodie McLean on Creating Community - Where We Buy #285

Which Supermarkets Opened the Most New Stores? - Where We Buy #284

The Scientist and the Shopping Center - Where We Buy #283

A New York Story with Michael Hirschfeld - Where We Buy #282

Tech Tools to Decode Consumer Behavior - Where We Buy #281

Retail Boom in the Sunshine State - Where We Buy #280

Going Off-mall with Josh Poag - Where We Buy #279

Making Big Changes in a Retail Organization - Where We Buy #278

Tanger Blurs the Line Between Lifestyle and Outlet Centers - Where We Buy #277

Investing in Retail Properties with Gary Rappaport - Where We Buy #276

Why Grocery Anchored Retail? -with Phillips Edison's Devin Murphy - Where We Buy #275

Can You Back Up Your Green Claims with Data? - Where We Buy #274

A Whirlwind Retail Tour of London, Paris, and Berlin - Where We Buy #273

NOVUS is a Huge 355 Acre Mixed-use Urban Redevelopment in Arizona - Where We Buy #272

How Malls Partner with Social Media Influencers - Where We Buy #271

Black Friday Bonus! - Where We Buy #270

Retail Placemaking is in Constant Flux - Where We Buy #269

Operating Restaurants in San Francisco's Fisherman's Warf and Ghirardelli Square - Where We Buy #268

The Case for Investing in Essential Service Retail Centers - Where We Buy #267

Risk and Growth in Open-Air Retail with DLC - Where We Buy #266

Collars & Co.'s Journey From Shark Tank to Brick-and-Mortar Retail - Where We Buy #265

CBL Wants to Meet You at the Mall - Where We Buy #264

Dave's Hot Chicken - Where We Buy #263

Digital Solutions for Real Estate Problems - Where We Buy #262

Chef Marcus Samuelsson on the Intersection of Food and Fame - Where We Buy #261

Turning a Hollywood Idea into Reality - Where We Buy #260

The Principles of Psychomarketing - Where We Buy #259

Tourist Retail in San Francisco, New York and Hawai‘i - Where We Buy #258

Pickleball is Coming to Your Local Shopping Center - Where We Buy #257

How KPR Expanded Its Portfolio After the Great Recession - Where We Buy #256

Hidden Gem Markets - Where We Buy #255

Fortec's Unique Model of Real Estate Development - Where We Buy #254

Americans Are Hungry for Entertainment - Where We Buy #253

Higher Ground Wants to Open 50 New Locations a Year - Where We Buy #252

Transformco: From Retailer to Real Estate Operating Company - Where We Buy #251

Peachy Offers Wrinkle Prevention for Millennials - Where We Buy #250

"This is Times Square 1970" - Where We Buy #249

How to Stop Retail Crime - Where We Buy #248

Fast Fashion, Generative AI and Celebrity Retail - Where We Buy #247

For John Reininga, Real Estate is Really About People - Where We Buy #246

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

White Label Climbing Gyms Aim to be Hometown Heroes - Where We Buy #244

Food is the Anchor - Where We Buy #243

The Rebirth of Brands You Thought Were Gone - Where We Buy #242

What's it Like Leasing Luxury in New York City? - Where We Buy #241

Real Estate Cool Hunting - Where We Buy #240

"We don't want to be a retailer. We want to be a brand." - Where We Buy #239

PenguinPickUp Wants to Be Your One-Stop Pickup Spot - Where We Buy #238