Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook

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Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook episodes

October 24, 2019 Earls Adapts Its Upscale Casual Dining Concept to the Tastes of Each City - Where We Buy #122
Earls has 68 locations in North America with more to come. Sharilyn Mason and Mark Hladik discuss the challenges a Canadian chain faces when opening locations in the U.S.; how Earls has adapted to increased popularity in food delivery; the benefits of being a private company; and the unique Cocktail Lab concept at Earls Prudential.

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

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Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.

Also featured in this episode: Hélice by Monplaisir, under Creative Commons license.
24 min
October 17, 2019 Indigo, the Cultural Department Store - Where We Buy #121
Indigo operates 89 cultural superstores under the banners Chapters and Indigo and 113 small format stores. Jim McLellan, Vice President of Real Estate, discusses the Canadian retailer's cautious strategy as it enters the the U.S. market.

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

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25 min
October 11, 2019 Canada's Malls Are Still Growing Sales - Where We Buy #120
Craig Patterson, Editor-in-Chief at Retail Insider, watches retail more closely than just about anyone in Canada. He talks about the country's top malls, including Yorkdale in Toronto and Park Royal in West Vancouver; new foreign concepts; entertainment centers West Edmonton Mall and American Dream; and the relationship between high streets and luxury malls.

Jean Lambert, Vice President of Research at ICSC talks about a recent consumer survey showing that most people would be willing to live in a mixed-use development attached to a shopping center.

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

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32 min
October 03, 2019 Lighting Design in Retail - Where We Buy #119
Seth Bernstein has designed lighting for brands like Louis Vuitton and Nike. He also does television work for shows like Saturday Night Live. Seth describes how light played a role in brand experiences including Nike Zoom Arena, Louis Vuitton Time Capsule and the Museum of Feelings.

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

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38 min
September 13, 2019So You Want to Build a Food Hall? - Where We Buy #118
Marge Cafarelli developed the Santa Barbara Public Market in downtown Santa Barbara. After the initial opening, she had to make big changes in order for the food hall to be accepted by the local community. Taylor Coyne explains the four different types of food halls and what makes each unique. Then the retail research team takes a trip to Aster Hall on Chicago's Michigan Avenue.

James Cook, Taylor Coyne, Arielle Weston, Katie Sershon and Jennifer Dimaano all work for JLL.

Download the report: So you want to build a food hall?

Watch the video: Chicago Food Hall Challenge

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30 min
September 06, 2019 How Long Will You Wait for A Coffee? - Where We Buy #117
Foodservice consultant Richard Moulds talks about how people's expectations around food are changing and what that means for owners of commercial real estate. He describes a diverse set of examples, including a massive hotel development in London, a garden center in Scotland, and a leisure center in Zaragoza, Spain.

Download the Global Foodservice Trends report: http://bit.ly/jllfood

Richard Moulds is a Director Foodservice Consulting for JLL.

James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL.

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27 min
August 29, 2019 Bank Branches Change With the Times - Where We Buy #116
Jim Ernst has been working in real estate for financial institutions since 1993. He talks about how bank buildings have changed, from imposing institutions with big vaults to smaller spaces fitted out with new technology and a casual atmosphere.

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

Read the Retail Bank Branch Fit Out Guide: http://bit.ly/bankbuilding

James will be speaking at ICSC Research Connections in Miami. Oct 27-29. Register for the conference here: http://bit.ly/researchconnections

See how Denver's Tattered Cover Bookstore stays engaged with its community on the latest Where We Buy video: http://bit.ly/denverbooks

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26 min
August 23, 2019 Fair Harbor Makes Surf Shorts from Recycled Bottles - Where We Buy #115
Fair Harbor makes shorts and swimwear out of recycled plastic bottles. COO Jon Drenckhahn talks about the brand's collaboration with UNTUCKit, popup shops and the potential for permanent stores in the future.

This episode was recorded live in front of a studio audience at Las Vegas Convention Center during ICSC RECon 2019.

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

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Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.
16 min
August 10, 2019 Shop Design for Harry Potter, The Beatles and MoMA - Where We Buy #114
Callum Lumsden and his firm have designed shops at some of the world's great cultural attractions, including MoMA in New York, the Tate Modern in London, the Harry Potter shop at Platform 9 3/4 in King's Cross Station and Abbey Road Studios. Callum's work has broad implications beyond museums and attractions to all retail places.

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

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Tweet: @JamesDCook Email: [email protected] Instagram: @jamcoo

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

Vote for James's SXSW proposal: http://bit.ly/jamespanel

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35 min
July 25, 2019 Toronto's Assembly Chef's Hall - Where We Buy #113
Assembly Chef's Hall opened to great foodie fanfare in early 2018. Managing partner Andreas Antoniou gives a tour of the Toronto hall and introduces some of its chefs. He explains how the right food, drink and events can activate a mixed-use project.

Lee Jackson is VP of Retail Business Development in Canada and 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.

Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.

Music featured in this next episode: Don't Feel (So Low) by Mid-Air Machine, under Creative Commons license.
24 min

About 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. …