Omni Channel Retail

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Is AI Finally Catching up With the Needs of CRE?

Natalie Dolce |

In a preview story for the upcoming CREW Network Convention, one speaker we talked to about artificial intelligence says the industry is now seeing the better ideas take shape and evolve to meet demands, but there are some challenges to overcome in adopting AI.

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Venture Capital and Commercial Real Estate

Natalie Dolce |

According to one panelist who will speak at the upcoming CREW Network Convention, three opportunities include: big data and artificial intelligence; sustainability as a driver of innovation; and tenant experience.

Warehouse Space Drives Rent Growth in San Diego

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Warehouse buildings accommodate most of the industrial users in San Diego, including life science and R&D buildings.

Features

UpClose With MetaProp’s Zachary Aarons

Natalie Dolce |

GlobeSt.com learns that Aarons aspires to tether the worlds of real estate and technology entrepreneurship together so tightly that his presence in the space is no longer necessary to serve as translation between the two parties.

Research

Study Shows that Omnichannel Retail Really Does Boost the Bottom Line

Erika Morphy |

A consumer that makes a purchase online is likely to spend money in that retailer’s physical store within 15-to-30 days. And vice versa.

Q&A

Is OmniChannel Retailing The Way of the Future?

Natalie Dolce |

GlobeSt.com catches up with Rick Chichester, president and CEO of Faris Lee Investments, to discuss e-commerce, an effective and efficient way of shopping and omnichannel’s impact on financing.

Expect West Coast Warehouse Development to Soar

Kelsi Maree Borland |

The West Coast is leading the nation in warehouse development, and will continue, as long as there isn’t a trade war.

Foreign Investors Ramp Up SoCal Industrial Spending

Kelsi Maree Borland |

In the last two years, industrial purchases have accounted for more than half of all foreign investment in Orange County.

June Cargo Volumes Fall Short at Port

Kelsi Maree Borland |

The cargo activity was healthy last month, but did not top the record-breaking June in 2018 at the Port of Long Beach.

Features

Multi-Use Site is Valuable for Omni-Channel Retailer

Lisa Brown |

The former Total Shooting Sports facility, a 94,218-square-foot indoor gun range and retail store, was purchased by an omni-channel retailer, Weby Corp, which specializes in omni-channel and e-commerce.