07
Jun
2019
Transforming a Dying Mall into an Amazon Distribution Center
Posted On June 7, 2019  By Jennifer LeFurgy, Ph.D.  And has 1 Comment

Successfully converting a dying mall to another use requires a simple leap of faith…along with good instincts, perfect timing and the right location. In other words, it is no easy feat. Chris Semarjian, owner of Industrial Commercial Properties LLC (ICP) and an experienced redeveloper of underutilized […]

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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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06
Jun
2019
What Retailers are Doing to Fulfill Omnichannel Demand
Posted On June 6, 2019  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

Studies have shown that shoppers of all ages are buying more online than in stores than ever before. So how are retailers addressing these shopping and buying habits? David Hudson and Chris Sultemeier, two leaders from Duke Realty, tackled this topic at I.CON West 2019, NAIOP’s […]

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06
Jun
2019
Leadership Lessons for Megadeals and Recessions
Posted On June 6, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

At I.CON West 2019, Molly McShane, COO for The McShane Companies, interviewed Phil Hawkins, former CEO of DCT Industrial Trust, for the opening keynote. Hawkins offered insights into the strategy behind DCT’s IPO and eventual sale to Prologis, where he’d invest in the industrial market today, […]

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06
Jun
2019
Optimus Logistics Center: Difficult Deal, Positive Payoff
Posted On June 6, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

From the start, the Optimus Logistics Center in Perris, California, presented a series of challenges for the team that guided the project to its eventual completion. The leaders of that team shared the ups and downs with attendees at I.CON West 2019. The total 68.48-acre site […]

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06
Jun
2019
Inland Empire: A Market With Room to Grow
Posted On June 6, 2019  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

The real estate adage “location, location, location” defines few regions greater than what’s known as the Inland Empire. Spanning across Southern California’s Riverside and San Bernardino counties and located just an hour from the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, it has […]

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06
Jun
2019
The Port of Long Beach: Ready for the Next Generation of Big Ships
Posted On June 6, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

In addition to a pod of dolphins, attendees were treated to numerous impressive sights during the boat tour of the Port of Long Beach today at I.CON West 2019, in Long Beach, California. The port has made progress on several major projects since I.CON attendees toured […]

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28
Mar
2019
New Approaches to Omnichannel Distribution
Posted On March 28, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

The traditional distribution model has evolved quickly, with growing demand for two-day and same-day shipping and a seamless shopping experience for customers. At I.CON West, June 6-7, 2019, in Long Beach, California, experts will share the key characteristics of effective omnichannel distribution networks, how to meet […]

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25
Mar
2019
Investing in an Ultra-competitive Industrial Marketplace
Posted On March 25, 2019  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

The opportunities for industrial real estate investment are seemingly endless, with capital at the ready. At I.CON West, June 6-7, 2019, in Long Beach, California, experts will dive into the investment pool to share their outlooks on what regions and what types of properties are most […]

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08
Jun
2018
The State of Industrial, According to I.CON
Posted On June 8, 2018  By Brielle Scott  And has 2 Comments

After two days of learning and networking at a conference, it can be difficult to fully absorb all of the new ideas and strategies you’ve heard about. This year at I.CON: The Industrial Conference, NAIOP asked industrial expert Clark Machemer, senior managing director with Crow Holdings […]

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