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Several shopping malls have incorporated logistics facilities to capitalize on the growing e-commerce market and offer a more comprehensive shopping experience. These malls have adapted their spaces to include fulfillment centers, warehouses, and even delivery hubs.
Examples of Malls Incorporating Logistics:
Malls repurposed as fulfillment centers:
Some companies, like Amazon, have converted existing shopping malls into fulfillment centers to handle online orders.
Hybrid facilities:
Malls can create hybrid facilities that combine logistics and fulfillment activities with in-person shopping experiences.
Dedicated delivery hubs:
Mall operators, like Vicinity, have partnered with postal carriers to consolidate deliveries and streamline the delivery process.
Direct partnerships with delivery platforms:
Mall operators are exploring collaborations with e-commerce shipping platforms to manage outbound deliveries, such as online orders fulfilled from a store.
In-mall warehouses:
Some malls are incorporating small warehouses within their buildings to store inventory for online orders.
Dedicated logistics spaces:
Malls are also setting up dedicated loading docks and consolidation areas for deliveries, allowing delivery companies to handle multiple deliveries in one go.
Malls with integral cold stores:
Some malls have integrated cold storage facilities for food distribution, like the one at Tritax Big Box's Didcot facility.