Case Studies

Amazon.com

Aiming to speed order fulfillment in one of its key markets, the world's largest and most successful cyber-retailer needed to get an 800,000 s.f. distribution facility on line quickly – in time for the holiday shopping rush. 

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Sustainability case study: Church & Dwight executed a 1.1 million s.f. BTS development of a new manufacturing/distribution facility in York County, Pa., with FR overseeing all aspects of design and construction to ensure the project meets LEED standards.

Electronics Boutique

In response to explosive growth and continued expansion, the world's largest specialty retailer of video games consolidated two obsolete facilities into a new, larger distribution facility – a game plan that paid big dividends. 

Longs Drug Stores

Seeking to move a distribution center off its balance sheet yet maintain operations until a replacement facility was built, this leading West Coast pharmacy chain found a sale leaseback to be just what the doctor ordered. 

Mary Kay Inc.

When one of the world's most admired cosmetics companies needed a distribution center to accommodate growth, it sought a facility whose aesthetics and build-quality were consistent with its world-class image. 

Pier 1 Imports

With a retailing strategy that hinges on wowing its customers with new selections each time they visit a store, the timely allocation of goods to its more than 1,200 retail outlets across North American is crucial to Pier 1 Imports. 

Sears Holdings

1 million s.f. build-to-suit distribution facility in Gouldsboro, Pa. helped Sears secure needed expansion space to deliver merchandise to stores in the Eastern U.S 

Staples, Inc.

Looking to strike an unusual BTS/sale deal on the development of a major new distribution center, the nation's leading office supplies superstore retailer got what it needed – an obliging developer willing to deliver the goods. 

Tractor Supply

Having opened a hundred new outlets, the largest operator of retail farm stores needed to increase distribution capacity to keep up with record demand – and maintain its sterling reputation for customer service. 

Walgreen Company

Seeking an innovative new distribution facility to more efficiently deliver specialty merchandise to its Texas/Gulf retail outlets, the nation's largest drug store operator found a prescription for smart inventory management.