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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.

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

    • Business
    • 4.8 • 66 Ratings

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.

    Which Supermarkets Opened the Most New Stores?

    Which Supermarkets Opened the Most New Stores?

    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 market insights from the United States and Canada. 
    Download a free copy of the JLL grocery report here: https://www.us.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights/research/grocery-tracker Today's show features discussions with JLL research team members Saul Lua, Heli Brecailo, and Ophelia Makis. 
    James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL. 
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    Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com 
    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
    Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.
     

    • 37 min
    The Scientist and the Shopping Center

    The Scientist and the Shopping Center

    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 solution for repairing potholes, substantially improving the longevity of asphalt and reducing legal and financial liabilities. 
    Dr Chiu is a regular guest on the Calling All Explorers podcast.
    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
    Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.
     

    • 25 min
    A New York Story with Michael Hirschfeld

    A New York Story with Michael Hirschfeld

    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 is today. He speaks to the evolution of urban retail, the impact of changing market dynamics on retail real estate, and future opportunities within the industry. He also talks about the broader transformations in New York City's urban landscape, providing insights into how shifts in demographics, technology, and consumer behavior have influenced urban retail environments.
    Michael Hirschfeld is a Vice Chairman at JLL.
    James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL. 
    Special thanks to Ebere Anokute for conducting the interview.
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    Listen: WhereWeBuy.show 
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    Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com 
    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
    Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.
     

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

    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 historically limited to e-commerce. Zied Ladhari discusses how Raydiant's platform delivers content on digital screens both inside and outside of stores. The platform can monitor the performance of employees, gather demographic data about customers, and even customize content based on customer engagement. 
    James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL. 
    Special thanks to Ebere Anokute for conducting the interview.
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    Listen: WhereWeBuy.show 
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    Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com 
    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
    Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.
     

    • 30 min
    Retail Boom in the Sunshine State

    Retail Boom in the Sunshine State

    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 and South Florida benefiting the most. 
    In addition, industry veteran David Zoba and JLL President of Retail Advisory Services Naveen Jaggi discuss the current state of retail real estate, pointing out a shift towards more competition for food and beverage spaces, and the current tight market, especially for end caps and drive-throughs. They also touch on luxury retail and the urban recovery. 
    James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL. 
    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts
    Listen: WhereWeBuy.show 
    Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We Buy skill"
    Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com 
    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
    Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.
     

    • 45 min
    Going Off-mall with Josh Poag

    Going Off-mall with Josh Poag

    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 and the need for engaging with local communities.
    James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL. 
    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts
    Listen: WhereWeBuy.show 
    Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We Buy skill"
    Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com 
    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
    Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.
     

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
66 Ratings

66 Ratings

vyoud ,

Retail Must Listen

Great insight about retail from all angles. Good nuggets in every episode as James helps guest share their experience, successes, and challenges in a way to help all of us in this dynamic industry. It’s a must listen for me and should be for you too.

The Development Guy ,

Greatest Retail podcast out there

James knocks it our if the park and pickleball court with his latest podcast about Ace Pickleball Club and it’s anticipated exponential growth.

mikewalker612 ,

Super informative

I am in the retail side of real estate. I have found this to be one of the best retail podcast. James thanks for all of the great interviews and the quality of guests you are bringing on. Keep them coming.

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