Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook

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.  

Higher Ground Education operates the world's largest Montessori school network. Guy Barnett, Chief Development Officer at Higher Ground, discusses their ambitious growth plans and shares insights into how they cultivate relationships with real estate landlords and developers. 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.  

Transformco was founded in 2019 to acquire the assets of Sears Holdings, which included 425 Sears and Kmart stores. Today, the company continues to work on monetizing those assets. The former Sears and Kmart stores have been transformed into locations for retailers like Target, Publix, and Wegmans. Moreover, Transformco has expanded its scope beyond retail, completing a recent multifamily development . Scott Carr, President of Real Estate at Transformco, explains, "We aim to transition from being a retailer with real estate to becoming a real estate operating company." This episode also features Shauna Mattis, the Southern California Agency Lead and "Retail Maven" at JLL. Ebere Anokute is a senior research manager for JLL. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Register now for the FREE LinkedIn Live event "Americans are hungry for entertainment" with Velocity Esports, Look Cinemas and Your 3rd Spot: https://tinyurl.com/EWKJUN29 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.  

Peachy's wrinkle prevention studios provide custom botox treatments at a flat fee, setting them apart from their competitors. Their target demographic is 25-35 year old millennials, a group referred to as "botox naive." Zach Paul, the head of real estate for Peachy, says that the company will have eight locations in New York by the end of the year, with plans for expansion in Washington DC and Chicago. Looking ahead, their goal is to establish 10 to 14 new locations in 2024. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Register now for the FREE LinkedIn Live event "Americans are hungry for entertainment" with guests Philip N. Kaplan of Velocity Esports, Brian Schultz of Look Cinemas and Joshua Rossmeisl of Your 3rd Spot: https://tinyurl.com/EWKJUN29 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.  

Eli Gindi, co-founder of Gindi Capital, explains the opportunity he sees along Las Vegas Boulevard. For him, it's like investing in New York's Times Square before its transformation in the 1990s. Gindi Capital made its first Las Vegas investment in 2015 with the purchase of a portion of the Showcase Mall on Las Vegas Boulevard. Since then, the company has expanded its holdings along the Strip. Its BLVD project is now under construction, encompassing 400,000 square feet of retail space, including a 110,000 square-foot rooftop dining and experiential area. 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.  

Organized retail crime is hurting retailers' bottom lines.  What can be done about it? Tom McGee, President & CEO of ICSC, and David Johnston, Vice President of Asset Protection and Retail Operations for the National Retail Federation (NRF), discuss their efforts to combat retail crime, including the INFORM Consumers Act, which was signed into law this year and the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act which has bi-partisan support in congress. Plus, retail leasing director Holly Rome from JLL talks about retail technology and hot new retail brands. 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.  

Deborah Weinswig, founder and CEO of Coresight Research joins to discuss the trends she's hearing on the show floor at ICSC Las Vegas, the biggest gathering of retail real estate people in the world. Topics include generative AI and its retail applications, live streaming, celebrity fashion and digital media networks.   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.  

John Reininga started in the shopping center business back in 1963 in San Francisco. He founded Reininga Corporation in 1967 and has developed centers in Utah, California, Nevada and Washington.  John tells the stories behind notable projects, including Town Center Corte Madera, one of the earliest mixed-use shopping centers, the origins of Santana Row in San Jose, and the pivotal role Paseo Nuevo played in revitalizing downtown Santa Barbara.   Shelley Reininga is a regional manager at JLL and also John's daughter. She talks about growing up in the real estate industry and the impact her father had on her life and the lives of many others. 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.