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

Cross-border retail watcher Charlotte Elstob says that a retail recovery is seen in vastly different stages depending upon where in the world one looks. In the U.K., much of retail is in hibernation. But in many parts of China a recovery is in full swing. Meanwhile, in Aspen, CO, RH will invest $105 million to create a collection of lifestyle experiences. And at the Dallas Airport, Hudson is constructing its first cashierless store, called Hudson Nonstop. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Taylor Coyne is the retail research manager 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.

Retail Recovery Around the World - Where We Buy #169

Sucharita Kodali, the retail industry analyst at Forrester joins James for a look back at the year in retail and a look forward to 2021.  With vaccines rolling out and an expected return to cities, travel and experiential shopping, it's a hopeful future.  But will our new reliance on online pickup and delivery continue at restaurants and grocers?  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.

The Retail Sectors that will Recover in 2021 - Where We Buy #168

Which mall stores sell that one thing you're looking for? Jesse Michael, Managing Director at Adeptmind talks about creating a search engine that will answer that question. The technology from Adeptmind is already being used to power search and product discovery in the Cadillac Fairview app LiVE by CF and on websites for shopping centers like MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana, CA. 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 Search Engine For Your Mall - Where We Buy #167

Bricks-and-mortar store associates already have the knowledge and skills to help online shoppers find what they need. Oscar Sachs, CEO and Cofounder of Salesfloor envisions a future where those store associates are seamlessly connected with electronic shoppers. 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.

Store Associates Can Also Sell Online - Where We Buy #166

Nicole Leinbach Reyhle talks about how independent retailers have coped with the COVID crisis, the technologies they use to better serve customers and how they are faring this holiday season. Nicole is the founder of Retail Minded and co-founder of the Independent Retailer Conference. 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.

What Independents Can Learn From the Big Retailers - Where We Buy #165

Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton worked together on Target's store of the future project and now they're co-CEOs of Omni Talk & Third Haus. They talk about the latest innovations in friction-free commerce, including computer vision and scan-and-go technology. They also discuss the perils and opportunities for malls and retailers in social media ecommerce. 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.

The Digital Equivalent of Walking the Mall - Where We Buy #164

Bob Phibbs is CEO of The Retail Doctor. He talks about how the true job of the retail salesperson is to make the customer feel like the most important person in the 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" 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.

In Retail, Sales Associates Matter the Most - Where We Buy #163

What is the true relationship between brands and our brains?  To find out, neuroscientist Matt Johnson and marketer Prince Ghuman explored the hidden world of neuromarketing and consumer psychology in their new book Blindsight. The book is a collection of marketing tools and techniques that affect our shopping behaviors in ways we may not even be aware of. Johnson and Ghuman also talk about how neuromarketing impacts the world of shopping centers and retail.  James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Taylor Coyne is a research manager 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.

The Hidden World of Neuromarketing - Where We Buy #162

As the pandemic continues, retailers have leaned ever further into eCommerce and digital marketing. Kristen LaFrance, Head of Resilient Retail at Shopify talks about how Outdoor Voices, Beard Brand and other digital native brands have used physical spaces as platforms for digital marketing.  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.

Keep Digital Customers Engaged Through Physical Spaces - Where We Buy #161

The pandemic has pushed retailers to rethink how to best use their real estate assets. Some are employing retail stores for online fulfillment or last mile delivery, while others are trimming the number of retail stores.  Kris Bjorson leads the Retail/e-commerce Distribution group and Geno Coradini leads the retail tenant rep group 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 Rethink Store and Warehouse Strategies - Where We Buy #160

The most rewarding kind of shopping experience is one of connection and discovery.  Architect Yann Taylor wrote about how shopping centers can promote connection and discovery in his blog post, Walking Our Way (Slowly) Back to the Mall. He is a President at Field Paoli, where he designs mixed-use and retail projects. 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.

The joys of a leisurely walk through a retail place - Where We Buy #159

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

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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