7/14/21

How E-commerce Is Shaping the Industrial Market | Minneapolis-St. Paul

Movement in the industrial real estate sector has skyrocketed over the past year largely due to the increase in e-commerce during the pandemic. But is the growth we saw during COVID a misleading indicator of future market movement?

The demand from online retailers pushed businesses to acquire additional space immediately, bringing approximately two years’ worth of growth in e-commerce warehousing within a single quarter. The demand, along with the lack of supply, pushed rental rates to a premium. But the initial spike cannot be a clear indicator of where the sector would have gone if it had not been affected by a global pandemic.

Flexibility is the key in a time of unpredictable spending trends. If you are an e-commerce company looking for short term warehousing due to demand, make sure to get aggressive on rates and lease term and forecast your growth considering the post-COVID market.

Enjoy this video? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to get notified any time we post a Rokos Minute!

And if you have any questions about the leasing industrial space, please reach out to Rokos Advisors today. We are here for you and happy to help.

Previous

Tenant Representation Fees: How is Your Commercial Real Estate Broker Typically Paid?

Next

Tenant Representation: Office Model/Workplace Solutions Post COVID-19