Ginger Flesher-Sonnier and Duncan Ward of The Ginger Companies talk about their growing chain of competitive socializing concepts. Escape Room Live is designed to a level of detail that has been described as a Hollywood film set. Throw Social features curling, axe throwing and football bowling. Kick Axe Throwing has visitors hurling hatchets in a Canadian lodge. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android  Listen: WhereWeBuy.show  Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We Buy skill" Tweet: @JamesDCook Email: jamesd.cook@am.jll.com  Instagram: @jamcoo 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.

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook

Ginger Companies Brings Hollywood Design to Competitive Socializing- Where We Buy #133

The chain Stuckey’s started as a simple roadside stand in 1931. Today, it's known for Stuckey’s branded snacks and candies, like the pecan log roll. CEO Stephanie Stuckey talks about her mission to reinvigorate this classic family brand through social media, branding and expanded ecommerce. Taylor Coyne, research manager at JLL talks about how COVID has affected the gas and convenience industry. James Cook is the director of retail research for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show  Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We Buy skill" Email: jamesd.cook@am.jll.com  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.

Stuckey's CEO Stephanie Stuckey - Where We Buy #158

The San Francisco Bay Area is known for its food scene. Rhonda Diaz Caldewey, who works to find real estate for retailers and restaurateurs, talks about what attracts great restaurants to the area and the struggles many operators have encountered. 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@am.jll.com  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.

San Francisco's Restaurateurs Wait for a Return of City Life - Where We Buy #157

Keisha Virtue talks about the drastic changes in Back to School shopping habits revealed a new consumer study. Ashlyn Booth explains how shopping centers have had to change their marketing techniques and messaging for Back to School and the coming Holiday season. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Download the JLL Back to School 2020 report here. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show  Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We Buy skill" Email: jamesd.cook@am.jll.com  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.

Back to School Shopping is Very Different this Year - Where We Buy #156

Politan Row operates food halls in places like New Orleans, Houston and Chicago. CEO WIll Donaldson talks about their experimentation with drive through, ghost kitchens, and catering.  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@am.jll.com  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.

Food Halls Cope with COVID-19 - Where We Buy #155

What does the process of bankruptcy actually look like for retailers and restaurants?  How is bankruptcy different now during the COVID-19 crisis? How and why are some retailers avoiding bankruptcy by negotiating with landlords and other creditors out of court? To find out, James talks with Dave Spargo, Managing Director, and Mark Richardson, Executive Vice President of Restructuring Services at JLL. 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@am.jll.com  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.

Retailers Avoid Bankruptcy by Negotiating With Creditors Out of Court - Where We Buy #154

Charlotte Elstob explains how the retail environment is faring in China, Europe and Australia. She talks about department stores in England, high streets in Italy and restaurants in Shanghai. Charlotte is Vice President of International Retail at JLL. 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@am.jll.com  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.

A Global Retail Update - Where We Buy #153

With missed graduations, off-limits in-person social activities and meager work opportunities, young people have it bad in the COVID-19 crisis. Jasmine Glasheen explains how Gen Z sees the world and the new way that brands and retailers will need to communicate with them. She is a frequent contributor to The Robin Report, Retail Minded and many other publications.  Her recent articles include A Mental Health Crisis: Gen Z and Coronavirus and Millennial and Gen Z Trust in a Newly Reopened World. 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" Tweet: @JamesDCook Email: jamesd.cook@am.jll.com  Instagram: @jamcoo 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.

Why You Can't Talk to Gen Z the Way You Used To - Where We Buy #152

Are people spending less time at shopping centers? Have they moved away from malls in favor of open air centers? Ethan Chernofsky of Placer.ai explains how foot traffic data can answer these questions and more. 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" Tweet: @JamesDCook Email: jamesd.cook@am.jll.com  Instagram: @jamcoo 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.

Following the Footsteps of Shopper Traffic Data - Where We Buy #151

Rebecca Fitts is Director Of Real Estate at Leap, a company that creates and operates stores for e-commerce brands like Naadam, Goodlife and Thakoon. She discusses Leap's turnkey bricks-and-mortar business model and how digital brands are treating physical retail during the COVID crisis. 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" Tweet: @JamesDCook Email: jamesd.cook@am.jll.com  Instagram: @jamcoo 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.

Clicks-to-bricks Retail in the COVID Crisis - Where We Buy #150

Matt Alexander, CEO of Neighborhood Goods, explains how the store is adapting to the COVID crisis. He talks about following through on their commitment to transparency, as well as some initiatives they have in the pipeline for their reopenings. 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" Tweet: @JamesDCook Email: jamesd.cook@am.jll.com  Instagram: @jamcoo 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.

The Pandemic Response at Neighborhood Goods - Where We Buy #149

Matthew Jones, founder of Bread Ahead Bakery, talks about how he used live cooking demonstrations on Instagram TV and a new eLearning platform to turn his London chain of baking schools, cafes and bakeries into a global brand. He discusses plans for future expansion and the power of social media. 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" Tweet: @JamesDCook Email: jamesd.cook@am.jll.com  Instagram: @jamcoo 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.

Bread Ahead Bakery Goes Global with IGTV - Where We Buy #148

Guesst started as a way for brands to sell goods on consignment in physical stores. But as the pandemic hit and experiential retail went into hibernation, Guesst began marketing its internal sales reporting software as a new product for retailers and property owners to use in calculating percentage rents. CEO Jay Norris explains how his software can build trust between landlord and tenant. 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" Tweet: @JamesDCook Email: jamesd.cook@am.jll.com  Instagram: @jamcoo 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.

Guesst Pivots in the Face of Covid - Where We Buy #147

James Cook talks about how changing shopper habits will affect retail companies and which retail categories will benefit and suffer most. He also explains what this will mean for retail real estate. James 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" Tweet: @JamesDCook Email: jamesd.cook@am.jll.com  Instagram: @jamcoo 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.

Which Retailers are Best Positioned for a Recession? - Where We Buy #146

In his book Remarkable Retail, Steve Dennis outlines the strategies that retailers can use to create a customer experience that leaves shoppers wanting more. In this interview, Steve explains which strategies will help retailers the most as they cope with the COVID-19 crisis. 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" Tweet: @JamesDCook Email: jamesd.cook@am.jll.com  Instagram: @jamcoo 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 Makes Remarkable Retail? - Where We Buy #145

The impact of COVID-19 restrictions will affect some restaurants more than others. Many people will be slow to return to sit-down dining, even after restrictions are lifted. Some chefs may even abandon their restaurants for food trucks or delivery-only operations.  Ken Higman is a director of foodservice consulting at JLL.  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" Tweet: @JamesDCook Email: jamesd.cook@am.jll.com  Instagram: @jamcoo 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.

Restaurateurs Face the Biggest Challenge of their Careers - Where We Buy #144

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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