Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook
Episodes
Retail Real Estate's Low Supply and High Demand - Where We Buy #289
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Keisha Virtue gives the latest data on how retail vacancy rates are affected by high demand and a lack of supply. She explores the shift towards small...
Qloo's AI Predicts the Perfect Tenant - Where We Buy #288
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Elias is CEO and co-founder of Qloo, an AI platform designed to understand and predict consumer tastes. He discusses how AI-driven prediction mod...
Cindy the Virtual Influencer - Where We Buy #287
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Cindy, a virtual spokesperson designed to forge stronger connections between shoppers and shopping centers. Cindy was created using AI tools, bu...
Lions & Malls & Bears, Oh My! - Where We Buy #286
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Stephen Dombrovski as he takes us on a journey through the evolution of shopping centers and the art of showmanship. From his childhood experienc...
EDENS CEO Jodie McLean on Creating Community - Where We Buy #285
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beginning in 2006, a pivotal year marked by the widespread adoption of broadband internet, EDENS embarked on a journey to redefine itself by focusin...
Which Supermarkets Opened the Most New Stores? - Where We Buy #284
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into the current landscape within the grocery store industry in North America. The conversation also touches on the role of technol...
The Scientist and the Shopping Center - Where We Buy #283
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Gordon Chiu is a scientist and commercial real estate investor. Facing a pothole problem at his shopping center in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Chiu us...
A New York Story with Michael Hirschfeld - Where We Buy #282
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Hirschfeld discusses his over 50-year career in the retail real estate industry, focusing on urban markets across the U.S. He started in 1970s...
Tech Tools to Decode Consumer Behavior - Where We Buy #281
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features two tech companies, exploring what their products mean for retailers and shopping centers. Verlin Youd explains how Ariadne's te...
Retail Boom in the Sunshine State - Where We Buy #280
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Greider, the Florida retail lead at JLL, explains how the state attracts new residents with a lower cost of living, ultimately driving up deman...
Going Off-mall with Josh Poag - Where We Buy #279
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Poag, the President and CEO of Poag Development Group discusses past and future projects, including Avenue One in Omaha and the redevelopment of ...
Making Big Changes in a Retail Organization - Where We Buy #278
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take for a big retailer to make a massive organizational change? Maybe they want to roll out a new point of sale system or a new softwa...
Tanger Blurs the Line Between Lifestyle and Outlet Centers - Where We Buy #277
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Stein, Executive Vice President of Leasing at Tanger Inc., dives into the evolution of outlet malls, where the the emphasis is now on diversify...
Investing in Retail Properties with Gary Rappaport - Where We Buy #276
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Rappaport, CEO of Rappaport, talks about his long-term investment strategy focused on grocery-anchored shopping centers in the Washington, DC are...
Why Grocery Anchored Retail? -with Phillips Edison's Devin Murphy - Where We Buy #275
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Devin Murphy, President at Phillips Edison & Company sat down for a conversation prior to his upcoming retirement. He talked about his career journey ...
Can You Back Up Your Green Claims with Data? - Where We Buy #274
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Robinson, Director of Real Estate at Central Michigan University, delves into the world of green claims - statements companies make about thei...
A Whirlwind Retail Tour of London, Paris, and Berlin - Where We Buy #273
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take a deep dive into the European retail real estate market with retail specialists in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Explore store ex...
NOVUS is a Huge 355 Acre Mixed-use Urban Redevelopment in Arizona - Where We Buy #272
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a focus on Phoenix, Arizona. First, ASU's Mark Stapp provides insight into the economic state of the metro, discussing factors...
How Malls Partner with Social Media Influencers - Where We Buy #271
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content creator Nancy Bhasin, who posts as @basicbalance on Instagram, gives a behind-the-scenes peek into how she creates content in partnership with...
Black Friday Bonus! - Where We Buy #270
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Black Friday bonus episode of "Where We Buy," James Cook discusses trends and expectations for the holiday shopping season in North A...
Retail Placemaking is in Constant Flux - Where We Buy #269
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Montesi, founder and CEO of Trademark Property Co., talks about how his company approaches development projects with a 'conscious capitalism' st...
Operating Restaurants in San Francisco's Fisherman's Warf and Ghirardelli Square - Where We Buy #268
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James dives into the San Francisco restaurant scene. The first stop is Fisherman's Wharf, where Bob Partrite is the COO of Simco Restaurants, which op...
The Case for Investing in Essential Service Retail Centers - Where We Buy #267
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Holuba with CenterSquare Investment Management, explains the investment strategy around Essential Service Retail (ESR) shopping centers. Rob share...
Risk and Growth in Open-Air Retail with DLC - Where We Buy #266
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Ifshin is the co-founder and CEO of DLC, a company that owns, manages, and redevelops open-air shopping centers. DLC focuses on acquiring and add...
Collars & Co.'s Journey From Shark Tank to Brick-and-Mortar Retail - Where We Buy #265
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Baer started Collars & Co. by selling his unique Dress Collar Polo during the pandemic. He gained celebrity investors when he appeared on Shark...
CBL Wants to Meet You at the Mall - Where We Buy #264
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CBL Properties wants you to know that it still loves the mall. In fact, the company owns 59.5 million square feet of retail properties in the U.S., ...
Dave's Hot Chicken - Where We Buy #263
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dannon Shiff is SVP of Real Estate at Dave's Hot Chicken, the popular fast-casual restaurant that has gained attention for its hot chicken sandwiches....
Digital Solutions for Real Estate Problems - Where We Buy #262
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Adha...
Chef Marcus Samuelsson on the Intersection of Food and Fame - Where We Buy #261
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrities and influencers have a bigger impact than ever in the world of retail and restaurants. Hear from celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson about wh...
Turning a Hollywood Idea into Reality - Where We Buy #260
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Cress, Chief Creative Officer at DJM talks about the transformation underway at Ovation Hollywood. The property was originally built as a touri...