E-Commerce, Grocery Needs Drive U.S. Warehousing, Distribution

March 12, 2025--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The growing U.S. demand for e-commerce and staples such as groceries and household goods is driving the demand for warehousing and distribution space, and more companies are using robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up operations. Industrial Info is tracking more than $3.3 billion worth of warehousing and distribution projects across the U.S. that are set to begin construction in the second quarter, fueled by retail titans like Amazon.com Incorporated (NASDAQ:AMZN). Amazon's slate of new fulfillment centers includes the revival of a project that had been canceled in 2023. Other companies featured: Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO), The Kroger Company (NYSE:KR) and LesserEvil.