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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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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
Naveen Jaggi
President of Retail Advisory Services for the Americas at JLL
JLL
Episode: ICSC 2026 Wrap-Up with Naveen Jaggi - Where We Buy #384
Jordan Johnson
Owner and founder of Naked Farmer
Naked Farmer
Episode: Naked Farmer CEO Jordan Johnson - Where We Buy #383
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

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 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
    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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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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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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4. Jordan Johnson
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