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Warehouse space is in demand

by Bradley George
Sep 4, 2020
One Florida county has been seeing a warehouse construction boom since before COVID-19.
Stockpiling requires storage space, which is expensive and in short supply.
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Amazon narrows list to 20 for its second headquarters

by Associated Press
Jan 18, 2018
The retail giant has narrowed the list after sorting through 238 proposals.
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Warehouse worker shortage spells problems for retail

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Sep 7, 2015
Stores can't hire enough people to move their stuff.
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UPDATE: Walmart added as defendant to warehouse workers lawsuit

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 30, 2012
Lawyers say Walmart can be held accountable for working conditions, despite contracting out operations and staffing.
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Walmart warehouse temps add flexibility -- and save money?

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 27, 2012
Walmart's flexible supply chain depends on low-wage "permatemp" workers.
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Skechers warehouse showcases state-of-the-art technology

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 21, 2012
Jobs are better, but fewer, as high-tech machines replace lower-skilled warehouse loaders and handlers
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Amazon gets physical to boost online sales

by Sally Herships
Feb 6, 2012
Online retailer Amazon plans to build five new warehouses in three states to cut delivery times, in the hope of boosting sales.
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Filling warehouse space in a down economy

by Peter O'Dowd
Dec 27, 2011
Warehouses built in some parts of Arizona are unable to find the proper tenants, and are instead looking to alternative businesses to help fill their spaces.
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