Walmart’s $152 million purchase of a massive warehouse complex in Glendale is emerging as a big trend for Arizona’s fast-growing commercial logistics real estate market, underscoring the state’s evolution into a key distribution hub for the U.S. Southwest. The retail giant recently acquired a newly completed, 2.4 million-square-foot, three-building industrial campus — the second-largest industrial property sale in metro Phoenix history — in an off-market transaction that highlights surging demand for larg ...

Group 1 - The core objective is to focus on the '1+2+4+N' target task system to promote high-quality development and efficient governance in Zhoukou, aiming to contribute significantly to the construction of a national regional central port city [1][2] - The city plans to accelerate the development of a strong advanced manufacturing industry by nurturing strategic emerging industries such as biodegradable materials, biomedicine, and intelligent components, while upgrading traditional industries like textiles and special steel [1] - Zhoukou aims to enhance the digital transformation of enterprises, focusing on increasing the intelligence, sustainability, and profitability of the manufacturing sector through a structured approach [1] Group 2 - The construction of a port-type national logistics hub is prioritized, with a focus on developing the Zhoukou Port small collection operation area and dedicated railway lines to enhance modern, professional, and intelligent inland shipping [2] - The city intends to promote cultural prosperity by leveraging its status as a national historical and cultural city, aiming to develop a cultural tourism industry as a pillar of the local economy [2]