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How E-Commerce Is Making CRE Adapt

ATLANTA—In this EXCLUSIVE coverage from NAIOP E.CON, keynote speaker Robert Zelis of Walmart.com says mobile is becoming the new challenge for traditional retail.

By John McCurry | Updated on March 07, 2015

ATLANTA—Around midyear, Walmart will open a massive 1.2 million-square-foot e-commerce fulfillment center just west of Georgia’s capital. Robert Zelis, vice president supply chain, Sam’s Club.com at Walmart eCommerce, says the new facility, which will house 500,000 SKUs, is just one indication that Walmart is adapting well to the changing habits of shoppers.

Zelis was the keynote speaker on Thursday as NAIOP’s E.CON kicked off its two-day run of speakers highlighting trends in e-commerce-related real estate. Zelis joined Walmart eight months ago after serving as senior director, supply chain for Office Depot. He says the retail sector is well into a paradigm shift as more consumers turn to online shopping.

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