28
Oct
2019
Evolving Trends in Warehouse Technology and Design
Posted On October 28, 2019  By Shawn Moura, Ph.D.  And has No Comment

The growth of e-commerce has placed new demands on North American supply chains and is contributing to an ongoing evolution in industrial real estate. As Mike McCrary, managing director with JLL, noted in his opening comments at “Inside the Box: Industrial Tenant Technology,” a panel discussion […]

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16
Oct
2019
The Evolution of the Cold Storage Market
Posted On October 16, 2019  By Jessica Spaulding  And has No Comment

As consumers increasingly purchase almost everything they need online, will that comfort level translate to how they buy food? If consumers begin to bypass the modern-day grocery store, how will their desire for quick delivery of relatively cheap goods impact demand, development and investment in the […]

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13
Sep
2019
Building the Industrial Workforce for Tenants
Posted On September 13, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

At I.CON East 2019, panelists discussed new initiatives and strategies for addressing the industrial workforce shortage that many of their tenants face. Mark Shearer, senior vice president, regional development officer, Rockefeller Group moderated the panel with Steven Hussain, director, community workforce programs, Prologis; Patrick Robinson, vice […]

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13
Sep
2019
Capital Markets: Tailwinds Continue for Industrial Development
Posted On September 13, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

At I.CON East 2019, the always-popular capital markets session was full of heavy-hitters who shared what they’re seeing in the market, strategies for investment, and their forecasts for the future. Andrew Briner, CCIM, managing director with JLL, moderated the panel, which included Brian Gagne, senior vice […]

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15
Jul
2019
Blurring the Retail Line
Posted On July 15, 2019  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

om·ni·chan·neladjective Definition: denoting or relating to a type of retail that integrates the different methods of shopping available to consumers (e.g., online, in a physical store, or by phone) See also: the biggest challenge in e-commerce and retail today By all counts, conquering the challenges of […]

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08
Jul
2019
Eight Things to Know About Industrial Real Estate Demand
Posted On July 8, 2019  By Gillam Campbell  And has 1 Comment

Tariffs are in the air, but dealmaking continues on the ground in the U.S. industrial property market. Despite a slight softening, vacancy continues to hover at all-time historic lows. So, what’s driving the action? The following are eight things to know about demand for industrial property, […]

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07
Jun
2019
Capital Markets: Insights, Observations and Forecast
Posted On June 7, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

The capital markets panel at I.CON West 2019 brought together some of the largest owners and investors across the industrial sector for a discussion on opportunities and trends across the industry. “Last year was a record-setting year for industrial investment sales volume,” shared moderator Chris Riley, […]

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15
Apr
2019
Trends Driving High Demand, Low Vacancy in Vancouver’s Industrial and Office Sectors
Posted On April 15, 2019  By Jennifer LeFurgy, Ph.D.  And has 1 Comment

Vancouver’s natural assets, mountains and surrounding expanses of water, contribute to an exceptional setting and a high-quality of life for its residents. However, these geographic features also limit the amount of land available for development and, combined with a healthy economy, have led to very low […]

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25
Feb
2019
North American Industrial Forecast Sees Growth on Horizon
Posted On February 25, 2019  By Trey Barrineau  And has No Comment

Cushman & Wakefield’s 2019 North American Industrial Outlook report, which was released last month, shows that continued double-digit growth in e-commerce will boost demand for industrial properties through 2020, including urban depots, sortation hubs and cold storage facilities. However, finding qualified workers will remain a major […]

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12
Nov
2018
2018 Holiday Retail: Four Trends to Watch
Posted On November 12, 2018  By Brielle Scott  And has 1 Comment

In the challenging and changing retail landscape today, companies are finding new ways to minimize delivery costs, integrate customer shopping experiences, reward brand loyalty and capture market share to stay competitive. In CBRE’s 2018 U.S. Retail Holiday Trends Guide, researchers identified four key trends that will […]

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