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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 48 MIN

The End of Middle-of-the-Road Retail: How Discounters, Experiences & Healthcare Malls Will Reshape What You Buy, Where You Go, and How Much You Spend

from Retailistic · host James Cook, Dana Miller, Deborah Weinswig, Philip Moore

Key  topics Resurgence of malls and entertainment concepts Grocery store evolution and value shopping Impact of AI and PropTech on retail real estate Consumer behavior shifts and proximity effects Revitalization strategies for dead malls Luxury retail trends and customer focus The role of pop-ups and short-term leases Global retail insights from China and Mexico   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Passion for Retail 02:57 The Evolution of Entertainment in Retail 05:36 Changing Consumer Relationships with Malls 08:18 The Grocery Landscape Transformation 10:46 The Rise of Discount Retailers 13:23 The Future of Drugstores 16:19 Department Stores: A Dying Concept? 18:52 Experiential Retail and Consumer Engagement 21:32 Emerging Retail Concepts and Trends 26:17 The Rise of Luckin Coffee 29:48 Consumer Expectations and Product Innovation 30:30 The Mall Experience in China 31:37 Food and Beverage Trends in Malls 33:13 Healthcare in Retail Spaces 33:57 The State of Luxury Retail 36:00 The Lightning Round Begins 42:44 Misconceptions in Retail Real Estate 44:29 Future Cities and Retail Opportunities 45:57 Pop-Ups: The Future of Retail Leasing

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In this episode of Retaili$tic, James Cook, Senior Director of Research at JLL, shares insights on the evolving retail landscape, including the resurgence of malls, entertainment-driven retail, grocery trends, and the impact of technology like AI and PropTech. Discover how consumer behavior, real estate strategies, and innovative concepts are shaping the future of retail.

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