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Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook

Where We Buy: Retail Real Estate with James Cook

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 Where We Buy is a show about the things we buy and the places we buy them. Listen in as we tour top retail places and talk to fascinating people. James Cook researches retail and real estate for JLL.2024 Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Electrify America's EV Charging Strategy for Shopping Centers - Where We Buy #342

    Electrify America's EV Charging Strategy for Shopping Centers - Where We Buy #342
    Jul 11 2025

    Brandy Mathie is Director of Site Acquisition and Portfolio Management at Electrify America, the largest open hyper-fast electric vehicle charging network in the U.S. Mathie explains the company's growth, future goals, and the logistics of deploying charging stations in retail locations. She also covers customer experience, ideal site locations, and the increasing demand for EV infrastructure.

    James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL.
    Keisha Virtue is Retail Research Manager for JLL.

    James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.

    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
    Listen: WhereWeBuy.show

    Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com

    YouTube: http://everythingweknow.show/

    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.
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    28 mins
  • Dollar Tree: 9,000 Stores and Growing - Where We Buy #341

    Dollar Tree: 9,000 Stores and Growing - Where We Buy #341
    Jul 4 2025

    Kien Tsoi, regional director of leasing for Dollar Tree, talks about what it takes for a retailer to surpass 9,000 stores in North America. Kien talks about his background in retail brokerage and the unique shopping experience that Dollar Tree offers. He also speaks to the competition he faces for retail spaces and the impact of economic conditions on value retail.

    James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL.
    Keisha Virtue is Retail Research Manager for JLL.

    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
    Listen: WhereWeBuy.show

    Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com

    YouTube: http://everythingweknow.show/

    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.
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    30 mins
  • RockStep Capital's Hometown Investment Strategy - Where We Buy #340

    RockStep Capital's Hometown Investment Strategy - Where We Buy #340
    Jun 27 2025

    Andy Weiner, President of RockStep Capital discusses his unique strategy of involving local investors and community bank lending to invest in open air and enclosed shopping centers. Andy shares insights from his background in retail and explains how RockStep mitigates risks by fostering strong local partnerships. He also delves into the company's principles, known as 'Rock Steps,' which guide their operations and culture. The conversation covers the evolution of retail real estate, the benefits of community alignment, and strategies for maintaining successful retail centers in hometown markets.

    James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL.

    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
    Listen: WhereWeBuy.show

    Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com

    YouTube: http://everythingweknow.show/

    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.
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    40 mins

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