Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook
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Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook
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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The Magic of Adaptive Reuse with Hendricks Commercial CEO Rob Gerbitz - Where We Buy #355
Rob Gerbitz is President and CEO at Hendricks Commercial Properties, LLC, a company known for transforming historic sites into vibrant destinations. G...
Reshaping Theaters in Retail Environments - Where We Buy #354
Chuck Stilley, Eva Mui, and Mark McDonald are the team behind The Cinema Bridge, a consulting group with decades of experience in the movie theater in...
Decoding India's Retail Landscape - Where We Buy #353
James chats with Prateek Misra, head of Luxury and Food & Beverage for India at JLL. They discuss the complexities and opportunities for international...
Exploring the Med Spa Boom with Ryan Rao of VIO Med Spa - Where We Buy #352
Ryan Rao is Chief Development Officer at VIO Med Spa, an expanding chain in the medical aesthetics industry. Rao discusses the company's nationwide gr...
Live from Retail Uncorked Orlando! - Where We Buy #351
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CEO Jeff Rosenberg: How Big V’s Values Shape Every Deal - Where We Buy #350
Jeffrey Rosenberg is Chairman & CEO of Big V Property Group, a family-owned company with an 80-year history. Rosenberg discusses the company's evoluti...
Onsite Energy Solutions for Commercial Real Estate - Where We Buy #349
James interviews Dan Roberts, co-founder of Veckta, a company that assists large commercial property owners in developing onsite energy systems. Rober...
Retail Real Estate Technology with Kinexio - Where We Buy #348
James interviews David Fuller-Watts of Kinexio about the challenges of managing retail properties and how technology, particularly AI, can streamline...
Montgomery, Alabama: Building a Retail and Economic Future - Where We Buy #347
James dives into the economic, historical, and retail landscape of Montgomery, Alabama, with Jerime Reid and Frank Robinson. Jerime, the Chief of Staf...
Inside The Bowl at Ballantyne - Where We Buy #346
Jim Babinchak and Kevin Kern with architecture firm Cooper Carry talk about their role in helping Northwood Investors transform the Ballantyne Corpora...
The Future of Food Halls with Phil Colicchio - Where We Buy #345
Phil Colicchio is an attorney and real estate consultant known for his work representing celebrity chefs and helping to pioneer the Las Vegas restaura...
Tech in Retail Real Estate: Connecting the Dots - Where We Buy #344
Mickey Papillon leads tech strategy for Irvine Company. He discusses the influence of technology on the shopping experience, including EV charging sta...
Inside Level99 with Founder & CEO Matt DuPlessie - Where We Buy #343
Matt DuPlessie is founder and CEO of Level99, a real-world gaming venue designed for adults. He covers the origins of Level99, its unique concept of c...
Electrify America's EV Charging Strategy for Shopping Centers - Where We Buy #342
Brandy Mathie is Director of Site Acquisition and Portfolio Management at Electrify America, the largest open hyper-fast electric vehicle charging net...
Dollar Tree: 9,000 Stores and Growing - Where We Buy #341
Kien Tsoi, regional director of leasing for Dollar Tree, talks about what it takes for a retailer to surpass 9,000 stores in North America. Kien talks...
RockStep Capital's Hometown Investment Strategy - Where We Buy #340
Andy Weiner, President of RockStep Capital discusses his unique strategy of involving local investors and community bank lending to invest in open air...
CEO Jennifer Schuler on the Legacy of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Where We Buy #339
Jennifer Schuler, CEO talks about the storied history of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, from Alice Handel's dedication to quality ice cream starting in...
Behind the Scenes with StripMallGuy, Don Tepman - Where We Buy #338
Don Tepman, better known as 'StripMallGuy,' talks candidly about his rise to social media fame in the retail real estate world. Don discusses his begi...
The Story of Yorba Linda Town Center - Where We Buy #337
James Cook discusses the successful collaboration between the city of Yorba Linda, California, and Zelman Development in creating the Yorba Linda Town...
The Unexpected Connection Between Retail and Flex - Where We Buy #336
James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL.
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What Happened at ICSC Las Vegas 2025? - Where We Buy #335
Hear what happened on the ICSC showroom floor with Brixmor Property Group's David Spawn, Tanger Outlet's Laura Fullington, Nuveen's Ana Leon and Big V...
Tanger Moves Beyond Outlet Centers - Where We Buy #334
James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL.
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The Rise and Fall of Retail Icons - Where We Buy #334
Gregg Katz is the Director of Business Industry Solutions for Real Estate at ESRI. He's also a lover of nostalgic retail brands. Gregg talks about his...
Instant Garment Care for Shoppers, Residents and Travelers - Where We Buy #333
Nishant Jain is CEO of Presso, a company with a self-service machine that autonomously cleans, deodorizes, refreshes, and presses garments in about fi...
The Secrets to Great Retail Streets - Where We Buy #332
George Banks of Revel is an experience-driven retail real estate veteran. He talks about the elements that make for a great retail street and successf...
Area 15: Major Expansion in Las Vegas - Where We Buy #331
Winston Fisher and Michael Beneville talk about the latest at Area 15, an immersive entertainment district in Las Vegas. They discuss the project's in...
Beat The Bomb is Mission Impossible Meets Double Dare - Where We Buy #330
Alex Patterson is founder and CEO of Beat The Bomb, an interactive entertainment venue inspired by action movies and team-building games. The concept...
Bucky Mabe's Journey to Flavortown - Where We Buy #329
Bucky Mabe, CEO of FACE Amusement Group talks about his family's history in the amusement business, the importance of innovative branding, and strateg...
Inside Westwood Financial with COO Lauren Ball - Where We Buy #328
Lauren Ball, COO of Westwood Financial, talks about the company's $1.6 billion retail real estate portfolio, which includes about 125 centers, primari...
Scaling Big with Smalls Sliders - Where We Buy #327
Nate Minnis is the Head of Real Estate for Smalls Sliders. Nate shares his journey from working at Subway to leading real estate strategies for multip...
The Future of Digital Out-of-Home Media - Where We Buy #326
Joe Kunigonis, CEO of Smartify Media talks about the ways that commercial property owners can monetize digital screens. He delves into the programmati...
Grocery-Anchored Shopping Centers with Essential Growth Properties - Where We Buy #325
Nick Hodge is CEO of Essential Growth Properties. Nick shares insights from his extensive background in the supermarket industry and details Essential...
Funlab Redefines Entertainment with Holy Moley, Hijinx Hotel & More- Where We Buy #324
Zach Gelfand is Head of Property for Funlab, an Australia-based entertainment company. He talks about the company's unique entertainment concepts, inc...
Driving Retail Traffic with Hyperfuel's EV Charging Network - Where We Buy #323
Lane Chaplin talks about Hyperfuel's unique approach to electric vehicle charging stations. Hyperfuel is building a network of fast-charging stations...
Sprouts' Healthy Growth in a Competitive Market - Where We Buy #322
David McGlinchey is Chief Strategy Officer at Sprouts Farmers Market. He discusses Sprouts' unique positioning as a specialty market focusing on organ...
Small is Beautiful: Christine Mastandrea's Retail Real Estate Philosophy - Where We Buy #321
Christine Mastandrea is COO of Whitestone REIT, which owns 55 shopping centers in Texas and Arizona. She discusses her unique philosophy about retail...
Inside Building Engines - Where We Buy #320
Daniel Russo leads Building Engines, a property management software platform owned by JLL. He explains how the software connects tenants and property...
Crafting the Perfect Redevelopment Team - Where We Buy #319
George Papageorge, a seasoned retail development executive, outlines the key roles essential for project success, including legal, leasing, and design...
Inside the Modern Retail Warehouse - Where We Buy #318
Kris Bjorson leads retail e-commerce distribution at JLL. He recaps a recent tour of two high-tech retail distribution centers in the Indianapolis are...
European Retail Hot Spots - Where We Buy #317
James Cook hosts an in-depth discussion on the current state of retail real estate across major European cities, including growth trends, key retail l...