James Cook and Keisha Virtue wanted to see to see how many celebrity restaurants they could visit in two hours on the Las Vegas Strip. In their research, they identified 361 celebrity restaurant openings in the past 5 years in the U.S. and Canada. These establishments not only boost tourism but also create a competitive edge in the competitive restaurant industry. Celebrity restaurants serve as major tourist attractions, particularly in popular corridors like Las Vegas Boulevard and Nashville's Lower Broadway. Celebrities leverage their recognition and large social media followings to drive customer attraction and compete with mainstream restaurants.

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

Keisha Virtue is Senior Research Analyst for Retail at JLL.

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IT'SUGAR is known for its extensive variety of treats and innovative products. It's a leader in what the company call "sugartainment." Jonathan Schwartz, Vice President of Real Estate and Business Development discusses the brand's latest endeavors, retail strategies, and future plans. The company often seeks locations in impulsive purchasing environments like Las Vegas, where they have six stores. The focus remains on tourist markets, lifestyle centers, urban locations, and premier properties. The company has the flexibility to adapt store sizes from 1,800 to 30,000 square feet, depending on the location.

Keisha Virtue is Senior Research Analyst for Retail at JLL.

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

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James sits down with Deborah Weinswig, CEO of Coresight Research and Ana Leon, Director of Retail Research at Nuveen to chat about the latest trends in retail, real estate, and technology discussed at ICSC Las Vegas 2024. The conversation covers augmented reality, RFID technology, ethnic grocery stores, retail media networks, and the growing importance of mixed-use development. The guests also share their views on the economic outlook and consumer behavior.

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

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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

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