{"id":30587,"date":"2026-02-05T04:12:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/?p=30587"},"modified":"2026-02-05T04:12:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T10:12:07","slug":"ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How E\u2011commerce Is Reshaping U.S. Logistics Real Estate in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The e\u2011commerce boom continues to transform how goods move through the U.S. supply chain. As online penetration climbs toward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prologis.com\/insights-news\/research\/bold-predictions-2026-supply-chain-trends-watch\">20 % of global retail sales by 2026<\/a>, digital retailers and their logistics partners are racing to secure warehouse space. Research by Prologis shows that e\u2011commerce companies will account for nearly a quarter of all new warehouse leasing in 2026, and each percentage point of market share requires an additional 50-70 million sq ft of logistics space. This article examines how growing e\u2011commerce demand is reshaping the U.S. logistics real estate landscape, from leasing trends and geographic shifts to property design and investment strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Online_retail_penetration\" >Online retail penetration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Logistics_intensity_of_e%E2%80%91commerce_vs_traditional_retail\" >Logistics intensity of e\u2011commerce vs. traditional retail<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#How_E%E2%80%91commerce_Leasing_Shapes_Logistics_Real_Estate\" >How E\u2011commerce Leasing Shapes Logistics Real Estate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Proportion_of_new_warehouse_leasing\" >Proportion of new warehouse leasing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Tenant_types_beyond_the_giants\" >Tenant types: beyond the giants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Geographic_Shifts_in_Warehouse_Demand\" >Geographic Shifts in Warehouse Demand<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Major_logistics_markets\" >Major logistics markets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Emerging_and_secondary_markets\" >Emerging and secondary markets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Last%E2%80%91mile_and_urban_facilities\" >Last\u2011mile and urban facilities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Changing_Warehouse_Property_Characteristics\" >Changing Warehouse Property Characteristics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Modern_specifications\" >Modern specifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Flexible_and_adaptable_space\" >Flexible and adaptable space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Urban_and_last%E2%80%91mile_fulfillment\" >Urban and last\u2011mile fulfillment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Market_Dynamics_and_Investment_Implications\" >Market Dynamics and Investment Implications<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Vacancy_construction_and_absorption_trends\" >Vacancy, construction and absorption trends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Investor_activity\" >Investor activity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Future_Outlook_2027_and_Beyond\" >Future Outlook: 2027 and Beyond<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/ecommerce-reshaping-us-logistics-real-estate-2026\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E%E2%80%91commerce_Growth_Trends_Driving_Warehouse_Demand\"><\/span><strong>E\u2011commerce Growth Trends Driving Warehouse Demand<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_retail_penetration\"><\/span><strong>Online retail penetration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rising share of retail spending:<\/strong> U.S. e\u2011commerce penetration has climbed from roughly 24 % of retail goods in 2024 to a projected 30 % by 2030, according to Prologis. Globally, online sales are forecast to reach 19.7 % of retail by 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Growth and absorption:<\/strong> E\u2011commerce accounted for 56 % of total retail goods sales growth in 2024 and has maintained a 16 % compound annual growth rate since 2019. For every 1 % increase in e\u2011commerce share, 50\u201370 million sq ft of industrial space are absorbed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Logistics_intensity_of_e%E2%80%91commerce_vs_traditional_retail\"><\/span><strong>Logistics intensity of e\u2011commerce vs. traditional retail<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>E\u2011commerce fulfillment is logistics\u2011intensive. Prologis research finds that online sales require roughly three times as much distribution space as in\u2011store retail. The need for additional space is driven by larger inventory assortments, higher return rates, and the requirement to stage goods closer to consumers for rapid delivery. This \u201cspace multiplier\u201d means rising online penetration translates directly into higher warehouse demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_E%E2%80%91commerce_Leasing_Shapes_Logistics_Real_Estate\"><\/span><strong>How E\u2011commerce Leasing Shapes Logistics Real Estate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proportion_of_new_warehouse_leasing\"><\/span><strong>Proportion of new warehouse leasing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After dominating net absorption during the pandemic, e\u2011commerce has become a structural force in leasing. Prologis notes that e\u2011commerce tenants will account for nearly 25 % of new U.S. warehouse leasing in 2026, up from approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightwaves.com\/news\/prologis-sees-us-warehouse-market-tightening-through-2026\">20 % in 2025<\/a>. As new deliveries slow and vacancy stabilizes around 7.1 %, competition for modern space is intense. With net absorption projected to reach 200 million sq ft in 2026, landlords prioritise e\u2011commerce users who can sign long\u2011term leases and pay premium rents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tenant_types_beyond_the_giants\"><\/span><strong>Tenant types: beyond the giants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>E\u2011commerce leasing is no longer driven solely by mega\u2011retailers. Several trends broaden the tenant base:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Third\u2011party logistics (3PL) providers:<\/strong> 3PLs, which handle fulfillment for multiple brands, became the largest occupier group in the top 100 industrial leases in early 2025. They accounted for 20 % of all U.S. leases in Q3 2025 and serve as intermediaries for retailers seeking flexibility without massive capital investment.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asian 3PL expansion:<\/strong> CBRE reports that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbre.com\/insights\/briefs\/asian-3pl-providers-target-us-coastal-markets-ahead-of-potential-tariffs\">Asian\u2011based logistics<\/a> firms signed 18 % of new U.S. bulk leases (over 100 k sq ft) in 2024 and concentrated their operations near seaports, especially the Inland Empire.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Small\u2011to\u2011mid\u2011sized users:<\/strong> With slower big\u2011box demand, the market is increasingly fueled by tenants leasing 50-150 k sq ft. <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanland.uli.org\/sponsored-posts\/smaller-users-driving-industrial-leasing-amid-market-shifts\">Urban Land Magazine<\/a> notes that smaller spaces remain tight and lease quickly, while large facilities can sit vacant for 12\u201318 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geographic_Shifts_in_Warehouse_Demand\"><\/span><strong>Geographic Shifts in Warehouse Demand<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_logistics_markets\"><\/span><strong>Major logistics markets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional logistics hubs remain dominant. Southern California, the New York region and Chicago captured 55 % of e\u2011commerce leasing in 2024. These regions offer proximity to large consumer bases and established distribution networks. However, rising rents and land constraints are prompting occupiers to diversify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emerging_and_secondary_markets\"><\/span><strong>Emerging and secondary markets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Near\u2011shoring and border states:<\/strong> A KPMG survey cited by F. Curtis Barry &amp; Co. found that by 2026 69 % of supply chains serving U.S. customers will be based in the Americas, with Mexico\u2019s share rising to 36 %. This shift is creating demand for cross\u2011dock and transloading facilities in border states such as Texas, Arizona and California.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunbelt and secondary West Coast:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/smaller-national-warehouse-companies-usa\/\">Smaller 3PLs<\/a> are expanding into markets like Reno, Phoenix and Las Vegas to improve final\u2011mile coverage. Despite an oversupply of big\u2011box warehouses in some Sunbelt cities, smaller \u201clast\u2011mile\u201d facilities under 50 k sq ft remain scarce and lease quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manufacturing\u2011oriented regions:<\/strong> Reshoring and onshoring are driving warehouse demand near manufacturing bases. Hines predicts a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credaily.com\/briefs\/warehouse-real-estate-trends-signal-market-rebalance-in-2026\/\">35 % increase in U.S. warehouse demand<\/a> over the next five years due to reshoring. Growth hotspots include Arizona, Texas, the Southeast and parts of California.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Last%E2%80%91mile_and_urban_facilities\"><\/span><strong>Last\u2011mile and urban facilities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumer expectations for rapid delivery are pushing fulfillment closer to dense populations. A CBRE report cited by Action Advisors suggests that <a href=\"https:\/\/actionadvisors.net\/last-mile-logistics-facilities-investment-guide\/\">last\u2011mile delivery demand <\/a>&nbsp;will represent more than 20 % of total industrial leasing by 2026. These small, urban facilities command premium rents but reduce transportation costs and improve delivery speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_Warehouse_Property_Characteristics\"><\/span><strong>Changing Warehouse Property Characteristics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_specifications\"><\/span><strong>Modern specifications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Occupiers increasingly require high\u2011spec buildings with robust infrastructure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clear heights and capacity:<\/strong> Modern distribution centers demand 32-40 ft clear heights, providing 7-10 % more storage capacity with every extra foot.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dock and power requirements:<\/strong> Facilities need one <a href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/dock-to-dock-delivery\/\">dock door<\/a> per 5,000-10,000 sq ft of space and sufficient power to support automation and electric vehicles. CRE Daily notes that availability of power and proximity to population centers are becoming key differentiators.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infill and tall facilities:<\/strong> E\u2011commerce giants like Amazon are shifting from mega\u2011campuses to taller, modern warehouses near customers, trading sheer floor area for vertical space and location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexible_and_adaptable_space\"><\/span><strong>Flexible and adaptable space<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexibility is critical for e\u2011commerce. The rise of <a href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/warehouse-space-now\/\">on\u2011demand warehousing platforms<\/a> allows companies to scale space up or down seasonally without long commitments. Smaller users often sign shorter leases and prioritise multiple dock doors, upgraded power and modern design. The producer price index for warehousing fell 5.1 % in mid\u20112025 due to fierce competition among operators despite rising labor costs, suggesting landlords are offering concessions to attract tenants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Urban_and_last%E2%80%91mile_fulfillment\"><\/span><strong>Urban and last\u2011mile fulfillment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/olimpwarehousing.com\/small-business-3pl-micro-fulfillment\/\">Micro\u2011fulfillment centers<\/a>, urban infill warehouses and multi\u2011story facilities are proliferating. They support faster deliveries and reduce transportation costs. Demand for these properties is so strong that spaces under 50 k sq ft maintain vacancy rates below 5 % and can lease in days. These assets often command higher rents because they enable same\u2011day or next\u2011day delivery, a critical differentiator for online retailers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Dynamics_and_Investment_Implications\"><\/span><strong>Market Dynamics and Investment Implications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vacancy_construction_and_absorption_trends\"><\/span><strong>Vacancy, construction and absorption trends<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After a pandemic\u2011driven building boom, the supply pipeline is normalizing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Construction slowdown:<\/strong> Developers delivered 281 million sq ft of industrial space in 2025, down 35 % from 2024 and the lowest level since 2017. New supply is expected to fall further in 2026, helping vacancies stabilize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vacancy rates:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cushmanwakefield.com\/en\/united-states\/news\/2026\/01\/industrial-market-shows-renewed-momentum-heading-into-2026\">National industrial vacancy<\/a> stabilized around 7.1 % in mid\u20112025, close to the long\u2011term average. Big\u2011box vacancy has risen into the double digits, while last\u2011mile and small\u2011bay facilities remain tight (&lt;5 % vacancy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Absorption outlook:<\/strong> Prologis forecasts net absorption of about 200 million sq ft in 2026. Each 1 % increase in e\u2011commerce share could absorb 50-70 million sq ft, implying continued demand as online sales grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rent trends:<\/strong> Average U.S. industrial rents reached $10.18 per sq ft in 2025, up 1.5 % year\u2011over\u2011year, but oversupply in some markets is putting downward pressure on rates and prompting concessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investor_activity\"><\/span><strong>Investor activity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Institutional investors and REITs remain committed to logistics real estate. CRE Daily reports that logistics, housing and data centers will attract the most capital in 2026. Investors are even converting industrial sites to data centers to capture higher margins. The sector\u2019s long\u2011term fundamentals-driven by e\u2011commerce, reshoring and automation-continue to appeal to capital despite short\u2011term volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_Outlook_2027_and_Beyond\"><\/span><strong>Future Outlook: 2027 and Beyond<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>E\u2011commerce\u2019s structural impact will reverberate for years. Prologis predicts U.S. online penetration will reach 30 % by 2030, creating 250\u2013350 million sq ft of additional logistics demand. Reshoring efforts could add another 35 % to warehouse demand over the next five years. A KPMG survey suggests that by 2026, 69 % of supply chains serving U.S. customers will be based in the Americas, fuelling growth in border and manufacturing markets. Meanwhile, automation and AI are transforming distribution: over 80 % of supply chain applications will embed AI by 2026, which early adopters use to reduce logistics costs by 15 % and inventory levels by 35 %. These technologies enable micro\u2011fulfillment centers and smarter inventory management, raising the value of high\u2011tech, power\u2011ready facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>E\u2011commerce\u2019s relentless growth is fundamentally transforming U.S. logistics real estate. With global online sales approaching one\u2011fifth of total retail and e\u2011commerce requiring triple the warehouse space of store\u2011based retail, demand for modern, well\u2011located facilities will remain strong. In 2026, e\u2011commerce tenants are expected to sign nearly one\u2011quarter of new warehouse leases, while last\u2011mile and small\u2011bay logistics platforms flourish. Geographic diversification toward border states, the Sunbelt and secondary markets is underway, and reshoring is adding further momentum. Investors and occupiers who prioritise flexible, technology\u2011ready spaces in the right locations will be best positioned to thrive in this evolving landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The e\u2011commerce boom continues to transform how goods move through the U.S. supply chain. As online penetration climbs toward 20 % of global retail sales by 2026, digital retailers and their logistics partners are racing to secure warehouse space. 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