CBRE

E-COMMERCE
GROUP
INDUSTRIAL SERVICES

The CBRE E-Commerce Specialty Practice group is a unique, first of its kind service provider solely
dedicated to the online, e-commerce distribution industry. We understand the challenges facing these
companies such as drastic growth projections, seasonal high labor demands, and mainly, the need for
an economical yet functional distribution center to efficiently handle today’s distribution patterns. As
a result, we offer our clients reduced occupancy costs, quality site selection process, understanding
of tax nexus issues, labor studies, economic incentive assistance, and a thorough transportation
analysis focused on their customers’ needs. Our guided process allows today’s thriving and growing
E-Commerce companies the ability to quickly and effectively make an educated real estate decision
so that they may continue to grow their expanding businesses.
SERVICES
Strategic Advice Transportation Studies
• Labor analysis • Product flow
• Flexible lease options • UPS/FedEx hub locations
• Building selection • Supply chain and port logistics
• Market dynamics • One/two day delivery zones

Speed to Market Tax Nexus Information

• Quick, on-the-ground information • Latest data across the country Economic Incentive
• Readily available buildings • Comparative rate studies • Statutory/discretionary incentives
• Local market knowledge • E-commerce friendly states • State and local tax expertise
• Site selection • Inventory tax states • Competitive positioning

APPROACH
• Assist E-Commerce users in planning an effective distribution network.
• Create a real estate strategy to support the client’s business objectives.
• Utilize comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory issues, trends, “right to work” states, state sales tax rates and
access to labor.
• Execute the strategy using a pre-defined process with a proprietary customized playbook.

E-COMMERCE BUSINESS :: MAPPING THE WEB

“RIGHT TO WORK” STATES
Under the Taft-Hartley Act the “Right to
WA MT ND
Work” law prohibits agreements between
MN Unions and Employers.
ME
SD WI
OR ID MI VT Current “Right to Work” states
WY NY NH
IA MA include: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN,
NE PA RI KS, LA, MS, NC, ND, NE, NV, OK, SC,
IN OH
NV
IL NJ CT SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WY
UT CO KS WV DE
MO
VA D.C.
CA KY STATE SALES TAX RATES
MD
OK TN NC
AZ AR No Sales Tax 5% to 6%
NM MS SC
AL GA Less than 5% More than 6%
TX
LA
AK DISTRIBUTION HUBS
FL FedEx Location UPS Location
HI

For additional information please contact:

www.cbre.com/ecommercegroup

Scott Belfer Mike Lowe

Senior Vice President First Vice President
E-Commerce Group Leader E-Commerce Group Leader
732.509.8930 513.369.1311
scott.belfer@cbre.com mike.lowe@cbre.com