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Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook

Where We Buy
Retail Real Estate
Retail
JLL
Artificial Intelligence
Consumer Behavior
E-Commerce
Food and Beverage
Las Vegas
ICSC
Social Media Marketing
Real Estate
Tourism
India
Chicago
Inventory Management
It's Sugar
Covid-19
Franchising
Candy Retail
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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Michael Rubenstein
President and CEO of Wally's
Wally's Travel Center
Episode: Wally's: Home of the Great American Road Trip - Where We Buy #391
Raj Singh
Managing partner of JLL Spark
JLL Spark
Episode: JLL Spark's Nearly Half-Billion Bet on PropTech - Where We Buy #390
Jennifer Hanlon
VP of Real Estate and Development
VEG ER for Pets
Episode: Scaling a 24-Hour Vet ER Across 34 States - Where We Buy #389
Choon Lee
CEO of Abstra Company and Abstra Point
Abstra Company / Abstra Point
Episode: The Sweet Spot for AI in PropTech - Where We Buy #388
Amanda Metcalf
Editor-in-Chief at Commerce and Communities Today
Commerce and Communities Today / ICSC
Episode: The Editor's Top Five Trends Worth Tracking - Where We Buy #387
Whitney Robinette
Executive at L3 Capital specializing in urban retail investments
L3 Capital
Episode: The Streets Where Brands Want to Be - Where We Buy #386
Zack Teachout
Co-founder at Hovercraft
Hovercraft
Episode: Creating Real-World Experiences for Nike, Coinbase, and Taco Bell - Where We Buy #385
Austin Mayer
Design Director at Hovercraft
Hovercraft
Episode: Creating Real-World Experiences for Nike, Coinbase, and Taco Bell - Where We Buy #385
Jordan Johnson
Owner and founder of Naked Farmer
Naked Farmer
Episode: Naked Farmer CEO Jordan Johnson - Where We Buy #383

Host

James Cook
Lead host who researches retail and real estate for a major commercial real estate firm; frequent moderator and analyst on market trends and experiential retail.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 99 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 States4 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
    eee328💓
    United States4 years ago

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High production quality and engaging storytelling that makes complex topics accessible.
Guests consistently bring real-world experience and actionable advice for leasing and experiential strategies.
The host fosters thoughtful, nuanced conversations about the evolving retail landscape.
Strong guest lineups with practical, data-driven takeaways for operators.
Insightful coverage of retail real estate trends across markets.

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JLL Spark's Nearly Half-Billion Bet on PropTech - Where We Buy #390
Q: So what should listeners think about in terms of technology for their own companies in retail real estate?
Start small, focus on strategic fit and big total addressable markets, and plan to integrate AI into both store planning and how customers buy, while building the capability to stand out as customer AI agents become more prevalent.
JLL Spark's Nearly Half-Billion Bet on PropTech - Where We Buy #390
Q: You make that investment, what is your expected horizon timing for return on that investment? What's the exit look like?
If we invest early, the horizon tends to be multi-year, often six to ten years depending on the economic cycle, with exits typically via acquisition rather than IPO in the built world tech space.
JLL Spark's Nearly Half-Billion Bet on PropTech - Where We Buy #390
Q: So for folks that don't know anything, let's say you're at a cocktail party, and they say you're JLL Spark. What's that? How do you explain it?
We position Spark as bringing today's technology to bear on real estate, building the concept of technology for the built world and applying it to JLL and our clients to improve outcomes.
The Editor's Top Five Trends Worth Tracking - Where We Buy #387
Q: What are the top five trends that you're tracking?
Amanda outlines five major trends: stadium districts, healthcare uses at malls, nostalgia-driven retail, specialty leasing and ancillary income, and Chicago as a testing ground for new concepts.
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.

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Across recent episodes, the show explores how retail spaces are evolving through experiential design, data-driven site selection, and cross-industry partnerships. Conversations span from mega malls transforming into immersive destinations to local farming partnerships and plant-based pop-ups, with frequent focus on how technology, storytelling, and activated ground-floor spaces shape consumer engagement, leasing strategies, and urban development. Standout themes include the balance between spectacle and accessibility in experiences, the role of data and AI in site decisions (and where human judgment remains essential), and how institutions, brands, and cities collaborate to reinvent spaces for shoppers and communities. The program tends to ... more

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