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Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook

Where We Buy
Retail Real Estate
Retail
JLL
Consumer Behavior
E-Commerce
Food and Beverage
Artificial Intelligence
Las Vegas
ICSC
Social Media Marketing
Real Estate
Tourism
India
Inventory Management
It's Sugar
Covid-19
Franchising
Candy Retail
Retail Redevelopment
ICSC New York

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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Mike Bennett was an unemployed artist in Portland, Oregon when he created a public art project that captured the imagination of the city during the pandemic. He then created art popups in increasingly large retail spaces, then Wonderwood Indoor Mini ... more

Sam Wang is Co-Founder and CEO of Mirra Immersive LLC, the creator of Mirra Arena, a competitive social VR arena that combines multiplayer active gameplay with large-format LED spectator displays. Wang explains how he and his partner conceived the co... more

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Carrie Charleston is Vice President-Head of Leasing at Mall of America, the 5.6-million-square-foot shopping, entertainment, and dining destination in Bloomington, Minnesota, owned by Triple Five Group. Carrie discusses the wave of new brands debutin... more

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Emily Crutcher, Senior Vice President of JLL's Government and Education Division, and Elsa Wilson, Senior Analyst in Research at JLL, join the show to discuss their analysis of 18 university anchored innovation districts across the United States. The... more

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Teddy Albertson
Co-founder of Wonderwood Springs and Indoor Mini Golf
Wonderwood Springs
Episode: Turning Vacant Retail into Fantasy Worlds with Mike Bennett Studios - Where We Buy #382
Mike Bennett
Founder of Wonderwood Springs, The Portland Aquarium, and Mike Bennett Studios
Mike Bennett Studios
Episode: Turning Vacant Retail into Fantasy Worlds with Mike Bennett Studios - Where We Buy #382
Sam Wang
Founder, Mirra Immersive
Mirra Immersive
Episode: Turning VR into a Spectator Sport with Mirra - Where We Buy #381
Carrie Charleston
VP and Head of Leasing for Mall of America
Mall of America
Episode: Mall of America's Carrie Charleston - Where We Buy #380
Emily Crutcher
Associate Director, VP, Public Institutions at JLL
JLL
Episode: University Innovation Districts Outperform Every Real Estate Metric - Where We Buy #379
Elsa Wilson
Senior Research Analyst at JLL
JLL
Episode: University Innovation Districts Outperform Every Real Estate Metric - Where We Buy #379
Tucker Trotter
CEO, Dimensional Innovations
Dimensional Innovations
Episode: Step Inside the Movies at Atlas9 - Where We Buy #378
Spencer Farley
Practice Director, Entertainment and Hospitality
Dimensional Innovations
Episode: Step Inside the Movies at Atlas9 - Where We Buy #378
Kevin Vuong
SVP of Global Store and Workplace Experience at Capri Holdings
Capri Holdings (Michael Kors)
Episode: Michael Kors' Store Makeover: Jet Set for a New Era - Where We Buy #377

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James Cook
Host of Where We Buy; researches retail and real estate for JLL; focuses on retail real estate strategy and market analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Informative, Interesting, Intelligent

    Every episode is informative with ideas or stories that provide helpful insight for my business or personal life. I’ve shared several episodes with family, friends, and colleagues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katie hatch
    United Statesa year ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vyoud
    United States3 years ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Development Guy
    United States3 years ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mikewalker612
    United States3 years ago
  • Exceptional Listen!

    James and his team transport you into the world of retail by creating a strong visual and asking really good questions. What an enjoyable and informative experience!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eee328đź’“
    United States4 years ago

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Very focused on retail real estate trends and market dynamics; a go-to for industry pros.
Great guests with practical takeaways for leasing and investment.
Thoughtful, data-driven insights on retail real estate and brand experiences.

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Turning VR into a Spectator Sport with Mirra - Where We Buy #381
Q: What is Mirra Arena and what is the user experience like for players and spectators?
Mirra Arena is a social VR game platform built for physical spaces where players wear headsets on an arena and spectators watch on a large LED wall; sessions are timed, teams compete or cooperate, and spectators can cheer, help, or roast players, turning the room into a high-energy, cinematic event.
University Innovation Districts Outperform Every Real Estate Metric - Where We Buy #379
Q: Can you give examples of mature versus emerging districts and what makes them successful?
Mature districts like Kendall Square benefit from long-term university commitment and a dense biotech cluster, while emerging districts such as the Pittsburgh and Stanford ecosystems show that a strong center of excellence and collaboration with industry can produce strong performance despite being newer.
University Innovation Districts Outperform Every Real Estate Metric - Where We Buy #379
Q: What drives the superior performance in rents and vacancies in these districts?
A convergence of academic excellence, diverse funding sources, strong partnerships, and the proximity of research talent create a unique value proposition that leads to lower vacancy and higher rent premia compared to broader markets.
University Innovation Districts Outperform Every Real Estate Metric - Where We Buy #379
Q: How do you define a university anchored innovation district?
They are defined geographic places that foster innovation, bringing together researchers, company executives, and corporate partners, with a high concentration of academic medical centers and startups, supported by incubators and accelerators to create a robust ecosystem.
Chicago: the Magnificent Mile and Beyond - Where We Buy #374
Q: What does your job look like at a cocktail party, and how would you describe it to a non-industry person?
The role is about helping retailers grow, either by building out their footprint quickly with partners or by structuring leases and spaces in a way that supports expansion without overcommitting resources.

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The show centers on retail real estate with a research-forward lens, featuring industry executives, landlords, and developers who explain market dynamics, location strategy, and experiential retail. Episodes consistently explore how physical spaces intersect with consumer behavior, technology, and brand storytelling, with recurring emphasis on store formats, mixed-use concepts, and regional growth (especially in North America, Europe, and emerging markets). Across topics, the format blends data-driven insights with candid narratives from practitioners, making it useful for listeners involved in leasing, investment, development, and brand expansion. A standout angle is the focus on real-world case studies (e.g., grocery-anchored centers, imm... more

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