Tag: malls

Some US malls now double as e-commerce fulfillment centers

Some US malls now double as e-commerce fulfillment centers. Changes brought by the pandemic and growing e-commerce have prompted many shopping center owners to convert some space into fulfillment centers, taking advantage of large parking lots and loading docks. A prime example of catering to ever-growing customer demand while keeping costs down lies in the …

Mobility and the mall: three solutions for efficient and sustainable omnichannel goods transportation

Urban shopping malls depend not only on consumer mobility to operate and thrive but also on goods mobility. With the emergence of omnichannel retail, stores are now multifunctional hubs accommodating collection, delivery, and return of online purchases. As a consequence, goods transportation requirements for stores have intensified. This impacts the malls in which they are …