Amazon is buying up old shopping malls

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Amazon.com has been opening fulfillment centers at a rapid pace ever since it announced earlier this year that it would create over 100,000 jobs in the U.S. over the next 18 months.
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Converting a mall into a logistics center
This year, Amazon has announced plans for 23 new fulfillment centers or expansions of existing ones in the U.S. One of them, in North Randall, Ohio, is on the site of the now-demolished Randall Park Mall, once the largest mall in America. MWPVL International, a supply chain, distribution, and logistics consulting company, reports that as of Sept. 2017, Amazon has 105 existing fulfillment centers and 35 in planning. It's not surprising to me that Amazon picked a former mall site as an option for its expansion.
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The property offers a number of advantages for the e-commerce company. The footprint required for the 855,000 square-foot facility and huge parking lot is around 67 acres, which the mall easily provides. The location, on the outskirts of Cleveland, enables access to Interstate 480 within minutes.

The drive to Pittsburgh, Detroit, or Columbus is under three hours, putting the warehouse in close proximity to over 3 million people. Being located close to customers reduces Amazon's shipping costs and makes it easier for the company to deliver Prime orders in two days, one day, and now even on the same day or within the hour.
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