Trend Watch Oct. 2nd: Big-box leasing activity accelerates in New Jersey

Over the last three months, New Jersey’s industrial market recorded nearly 10.0 million square feet of leasing activity, with big-box markets like Southern New Jersey and Exit 8A seeing a flurry of activity.

What is the role of technology, creativity and innovation in New Jersey’s surging industrial market?

We assembled a panel of industry experts to tackle this month’s Roundtable question. Here’s what they had to say.

Record rent growth continues in N.J. industrial market

By many accounts, rent growth in New Jersey’s industrial sector continues to be unprecedented. Research from multiple real estate service firms shows that average rental rates across the market hit several milestones this summer.

New lease structures, longer terms take hold in N.J. industrial market

Among the many changes that have come to New Jersey’s industrial market — especially those that have rallied investors — Rob Kossar points to the differences in how leases are structured.

CBRE: Tenant renewals bring ‘sticker shock’ in red-hot N.J. industrial market

Landlords in New Jersey’s industrial market are naming their price when it comes time for tenant renewals, as availability remains at low levels not seen in more than a decade.

E-commerce boom, a disruptor in N.J. industrial market, is a golden opportunity for developers and public officials

E-commerce, today’s retail model, is growing rapidly, as products and technology evolve and consumers come to rely on the ease and convenience of online shopping. In addition to its much-talked-about impact on the overall retail picture, e-commerce has been a key driver for industrial real estate, especially in those well-situated locations that facilitate a speedy and low-cost way of delivering goods to consumers.

JC Penney IDs stores slated for closure (see the full list)

Image courtesy: JC Penney By Joshua Burd One JC Penney store in southern New Jersey will be among nearly 140 that are slated to close nationwide as the retailer looks to combat drops in sales and maintain profitability. A list…

Amid supply constraints, developers look down the Turnpike for new opportunities

It was New Jersey’s largest industrial lease of the fourth quarter — and it was a fitting end to the year for a market that has been fueled by e-commerce tenants and big box construction. But the commitment by Modway Furniture was every bit as notable for its location as it was for its size.

No such thing as ‘business as usual’ for the CRE industry

How developers and local leaders can respond to changes in business, demographics By Michael G. McGuinness Economic, industry and demographic trends are changing the way business is done in New Jersey — and impacting the strategies of investors, developers and…

Blue Apron: 495K sq. ft. Linden facility to open this year

Blue Apron has taken the wraps off its new 495,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Linden, where the meal kit delivery service plans to employ more than 2,000 people in the year ahead.