A Strategic Approach to Retail-to-Industrial Conversions


Retail-to-Industrial conversions are accelerating across the U.S., driven by the growth of e-commerce. Underperforming retail assets have become an intriguing investment for last-mile warehouse developers, but not every site is compatible.

CBRE offers a suite of services designed to identify, assess and execute on asset conversions. Our solutions are tailored to diagnose a site’s compatibility with industrial uses—from access to transportation, distance from e-commerce consumption, zoning and more. We then execute on the adaptation, from helping identify capital and development partners through to project management and leasing. Our strategic process validates conversion decisions and mitigates risk throughout the entire process.

Identify Opportunity

Determine infill assets that might be compatible with industrial uses. Measure the demand for industrial at the location and identify likely occupier categories.

Feasibility Analysis

Assess the feasibility of conversion through a structural assessment, study of local zoning regulations and financial returns. Dive deep into market data to understand e-commerce demand and last-mile fulfillment needs.

Industrial Activation

Execute on the physical conversion of the asset, seeing project through to delivery, leasing and management.
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U.S. MarketFlash | Retail-to-Industrial Property Conversions Accelerate

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Retail-to-industrial property conversions are accelerating across the U.S., driven by the growth of e-commerce. There are now 59 such projects—up from 24 in January—that have either been completed, proposed or are underway since 2017, according to a CBRE Research survey.
Retail-to-industrial property conversions are accelerating across the U.S., driven by the growth of e-commerce. There are now 59 such projects—up from 24 in January—that have either been completed, proposed or are underway since 2017, according to a CBRE Research survey.
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