Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook

Physical retail has not always been at the vanguard of technology.  In this episode, we meet two companies that are striving to change that. Taj Adhav, the founder of Leasecake, shares insights on how his lease management platform simplifies the lives of retailers. Additionally, Fab Stanghieri and Owen Remers from Cineplex Digital Media discuss how they leverage digital screens in various settings, including banks, restaurants, and shopping centers, to convey client stories and enhance the shopping experience.  James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Ebere Anokute is a senior research manager 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.  

Celebrities and influencers have a bigger impact than ever in the world of retail and restaurants. Hear from celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson about what it's like to navigate this complex environment. On this episode: - Chef Marcus Samuelsson on what it’s like owning and operating restaurants as a celebrity chef - Jay Norris of Guesst talks about the Open Doors Initiative, which helps to break down barriers of entry for Black-owned entrepreneurs - Ebere Anokute discusses the surprising findings of his new celebrity retail report - Sarah Malcom, founder of the Quiet Valor ad agency, will speak from her experience working with both celebrities and commercial real estate giants 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.  

Chad Cress, Chief Creative Officer at DJM talks about the transformation underway at Ovation Hollywood. The property was originally built as a  tourist destination, but now DJM is making it into something special that locals will also want to visit. Chad also discusses Lido Marine Village and the landmark tenant that made all the difference for the Newport Beach retail waterfront complex.  James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Join our FREE LinkedIn live event with Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson: https://tinyurl.com/jllceleb 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.  

Mark Kalkwarf and Skye Revell of Atypical talk about how they use the tools of consumer marketing to elevate the profiles of their commercial real estate clients. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Join our FREE LinkedIn live event with Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson: https://tinyurl.com/jllceleb Check out Atypical's 7 Principles of Psychomarketing white paper: https://www.atypicalcompany.com/whitepapers 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.

What does it take to make a shopping place into a global retail destination? Hear from retail experts in San Francisco, New York and Hawai‘i.   Sina von Reitzenstein, VP of Leasing at San Francisco’s PIER 39, talks about the shopping and dining destination known for its resident sea lions, and views of the Golden Gate and Alcatraz. Eric Ogata discusses the state of retail in Hawai‘i, where he is Senior Asset Manager at Kamehameha Schools, a charity with a portfolio of 15,400 acres of commercial real estate, including a number of notable shopping centers. Patrick Smith, Vice Chairman of Retail Brokerage at JLL talks about plans for the future of the Seaport, where his team works on behalf of owner The Howard Hughes Corporation as the exclusive retail agent for the iconic waterfront destination that anchors Lower Manhattan. Emily A. Miller of JLL Design Solutions digs into her research about how retailers and restaurant chains can create an “Experience Portfolio,” which goes beyond traditional thinking around real estate formats. Please donate to help the Hawaii Salvation Army support those affected by the Maui wildfires: https://hawaii.salvationarmy.org/ 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.  

Pickleball has been skyrocketing in popularity. What was once a niche game is now the fastest growing sport in the nation, with an estimated 36.5 million players in the United States.   Ace Pickleball Club is riding that wave. Diego Pacheco, Chief Growth Officer at Ace, explains the company's strategy for growth, by opening a string of clubs in second-generation commercial space through a network of franchise partners. 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.  

Dan Katz founded Katz Properties when he was 24 years old, and today, it operates under the name KPR. The company primarily owns grocery anchored shopping centers in high density Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast markets. Its initial significant growth occurred after the great recession. Dan explains how he managed to seize opportunities during those challenging economic times. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Register now for the FREE LinkedIn Live event "Making Retail a Global Destination." We'll be talking about Pier 39 in San Francisco, retail in Hawaii, NYC's Seaport and more! https://tinyurl.com/globalretail 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.  

There's a number of hot retail markets like Austin and Nashville that seem to get the lion's share of attention from growing retailers.  But Mike Jordan, Director of Research at Big V Property Group, says there are hidden gem markets out there that investors and retailers may have overlooked. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.   Ebere Anokute is a senior research manager for JLL. Register now for the FREE LinkedIn Live event "Making Retail a Global Destination." We'll be talking about Pier 39 in San Francisco, retail in Hawaii, NYC's Seaport and more! https://tinyurl.com/globalretail 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.  

Alma Reza is Vice President of Real Estate at Fortec, a company that develops both retail and educational properties. Foretec is unique in how they invest in school projects. They provide operating capital to preschool operators to get up in running. It's something that many banks are unable to do. 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.  

There’s over 9.1 million square feet of new entertainment space slated to open in the U.S. and Canada by 2025. Three operators of expanding entertainment concepts talk about where they’re opening new locations and how they see the future of the space.  They also talk about the challenges they face, including expensive buildouts and rising interest rates.   Guests: - Philip N. Kaplan, Executive Chairman, Velocity Esports, Inc. - Brian Schultz, CEO, Look Cinemas - Joshua Rossmeisl, Founder, Your 3rd Spot & AMP Up1 Hospitality  James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Download our entertainment report here: https://www.us.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights/research/entertainment-report 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.