Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook

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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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Leave a message on the Where We Buy hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061 

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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 the ICSC Canada conference in Toronto.

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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. 

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Leave a message on the Where We Buy hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061 

Read more retail research here:  http://www.us.jll.com/retail

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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 recorded at the SHFM National Conference in Downtown Denver.

James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. 

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Leave a message on the Where We Buy hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061 

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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 director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. 

This episode was recorded live at the ICSC Canada conference in Toronto.

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Leave a message on the Where We Buy hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061 

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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. 

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Leave a message on the Where We Buy hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061 

Read more retail research here:  http://www.us.jll.com/retail

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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. 

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Email: [email protected] 

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 on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061 

Read more retail research here:  http://www.us.jll.com/retail

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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. 

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Email: [email protected] 

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 on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061 

Read more retail research here:  http://www.us.jll.com/retail

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