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As demand for online purchasing grows, the location of distribution and fulfillment centers becomes even more important.

Congratulations to our partners in Belton on the announcement that Chewy, Inc., an American online retailer of pet food and other pet-related products, will open a new eCommerce fulfillment center at Southview Commerce Center.

Shopping habits have rapidly changed, leaving the retail industry to adapt to an unprecedented occasion.

Industrial construction is continuing in KC and nationally, indicating a continued strength of the sector.

Demand for household staples and increased hiring for eCommerce fulfillment centers underscores the value of a type of building that real estate investors had already been snapping up: warehouses

Two companies, Regal Art & Gift and Are You Game, have selected the Kansas City region for new distribution center operations with a combined $12.5 million investment.

With e-commerce redefining the retail logistics landscape, the last mile is becoming an even more important point of discussion, especially since it makes up the largest percent of shipping costs.

The Kansas City area could see 4.1 million square feet of industrial space announced or completed in the next six to eight months.

Congratulations to our partners in Lenexa on the announcement that Turn5, a leading eCommerce retailer, will open a new distribution center, creating 100 jobs in a 365,000-sq.-ft. facility at 17700-17790 College Boulevard.