Converting Former Big-Box Stores to Warehouse Space: Challenges, OpportunitiesAs e-commerce has accelerated, so had the demand for warehouse space. According to a report from CBRE, nearly 14 million square feet of big-box retail space in the U.S. has been converted to industrial space. Amazon expands Amazon Air delivery capacityAmazon is adding 11 new aircraft to its Amazon Air fleet. Home Depot’s new DC focused on speed The Home Depot’s newest distribution center is designed for speed. Westwood Contractors names new CEO Westwood Contractors has a new chief executive officer. Amazon expanding fulfillment center infrastructure to Louisiana Amazon plans to open its first fulfillment center in the state of Louisiana in Carencro. Retailers should get ready for record online returns Seasonal retail hiring slows in November Amazon keeps expanding Texas fulfillment footprint Amazon will open a fulfillment center in Missouri City, Texas, in 2021. $70.5 billion worth of online purchases will be returned this holiday season In the first three quarters of 2020, third-party logistics companies leased 27% of warehouse space at properties sized 100,000 sq. ft. or more. Amazon settles on Oklahoma City for fulfillment center Amazon plans to open a new supply chain facility in Oklahoma City, Okla., in 2021. First Previous 17 18 19 20 21 Next Last
