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

James Cook and Keisha Virtue wanted to see to see how many celebrity restaurants they could visit in two hours on the Las Vegas Strip. In their research, they identified 361 celebrity restaurant openings in the past 5 years in the U.S. and Canada. These establishments not only boost tourism but also create a competitive edge in the competitive restaurant industry. Celebrity restaurants serve as major tourist attractions, particularly in popular corridors like Las Vegas Boulevard and Nashville's Lower Broadway.  Celebrities leverage their recognition and large social media followings to drive customer attraction and compete with mainstream restaurants. 
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James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL.
Keisha Virtue is Senior Research Analyst for Retail at JLL.
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IT'SUGAR is known for its extensive variety of treats and innovative products. It's a leader in what the company call "sugartainment." Jonathan Schwartz, Vice President of Real Estate and Business Development discusses the brand's latest endeavors, retail strategies, and future plans. The company often seeks locations in impulsive purchasing environments like Las Vegas, where they have six stores. The focus remains on tourist markets, lifestyle centers, urban locations, and premier properties. The company has the flexibility to adapt store sizes from 1,800 to 30,000 square feet, depending on the location.
Keisha Virtue is Senior Research Analyst for Retail at JLL.
James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL. 
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James sits down with Deborah Weinswig, CEO of Coresight Research and Ana Leon, Director of Retail Research at Nuveen to chat about the latest trends in retail, real estate, and technology discussed at ICSC Las Vegas 2024. The conversation covers augmented reality, RFID technology, ethnic grocery stores, retail media networks, and the growing importance of mixed-use development. The guests also share their views on the economic outlook and consumer behavior.
James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. 
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Tom McGee, ICSC President and CEO, along with Dana Telsey CEO of Telsey Advisory Group, dive into emerging trends in retail real estate and consumer behavior, focusing on topics such as the impact of supply issues on leasing activity, the rise of omnichannel retailing, and the importance of local boutiques. They also cover insights on consumer spending, local businesses, and innovative retail strategies.
Naveen Jaggi is President of Retail Advisory Services for JLL Americas
James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL. 
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Sales forecasting is critical for retailers and restaurants. Paul Sill, the head of the Visionary Insights Group at JLL, explains how forecasting models are built and used. The episode also explores how internal and external data, including customer demographics, competitor data, and mobile data, are incorporated into predictive models to assist retailers in making informed real estate decisions.
James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL. 
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Keisha Virtue gives the latest data on how retail vacancy rates are affected by high demand and a lack of supply. She explores the shift towards smaller store footprints and the impact of inflation on the construction of new shopping centers. She also touches on the varying expansion and contraction across retail sectors, with notable movements in the grocery, discount, and experiential spaces. 
Read the latest JLL retail report here: https://www.us.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights/research/retail-market-outlook
James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL. 
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Watch our 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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