Amazon Could Turn Empty Mall Spaces Into Fulfillment Centers

The video discusses Amazon's potential strategy to convert empty mall spaces into fulfillment centers, impacting local wages and property values. It highlights the overabundance of malls in America and the effects of COVID-19 on retail spaces. The discussion also compares Amazon's and Walmart's strategies in logistics and fulfillment, with insights from a European perspective on mall locations and their suitability for fulfillment centers.

What is one potential use for the empty spaces in malls that Amazon is considering?

• Turning them into amusement parks

• Using them as fulfillment centers

• Converting them into office spaces

• Transforming them into residential apartments

What is a significant concern regarding the transformation of malls into fulfillment centers?

• Increase in local taxes

• Impact on local wages

• Rise in crime rates

• Decrease in tourism

What challenge does the concept of 'overmolding' present?

• Lack of parking spaces

• Limited public transportation

• Underutilized mall spaces

• High maintenance costs

How does Walmart have an advantage over Amazon in terms of delivery?

• Lower prices

• More online presence

• Better customer service

• Physical stores closer to customers

What is a key requirement for the location of fulfillment centers?

• Access to public transport

• Being near large roads

• Proximity to airports

• Close to residential areas