[legion]

Malls are dying. Online retailers need more space closer to consumers.

My solution: turn malls into warehouse stores. Turn old shuttered KMarts into Amazon stores. Turn JC Penneys into TireRacks....

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-20/robot-makers-fill-their-war-chests-in-fight-against-amazon

Warehouses are more plentiful than ever, as retailers and logistics companies scramble to add more space in more places. Retailers must get as close to their customers as possible, as shoppers order online more often and demand shorter delivery times.
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“Fulfillment warehouses are under tremendous pressure to meet increasing demands for fast, accurate order fulfillment in the face of significant labor challenges,” said Rick Faulk, chief executive of Locus Robotics, in a statement. “In an economy largely dominated by Amazon, Locus arms independent operators with the means to compete effectively.”