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From Garages to Global Commerce: How Chinese Immigrants are running Temu & TikTok Shop shipping centers from their living room
In Rowland Heights, California, the American Dream is taking an unexpected form. Ray Li’s living room has been transformed into a miniature shipping hub, with hundreds of boxes destined for customers who shop on platforms like Temu, Shein, and TikTok Shop. At 36, this recent immigrant from Guangzhou province represents a new generation of entrepreneurs…
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Affordable, Flexible Storage Solutions for E-Commerce Brands: A 2024 Complete Guide
The Growing Challenge of E-commerce Storage According to recent industry data, e-commerce sales are projected to reach $6.3 trillion in 2024, with 76% of small to medium-sized businesses reporting storage space as their primary operational challenge. As e-commerce brands grow, efficiently managing inventory space becomes not just essential—it’s critical for survival and growth. Understanding Modern…
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Navigating NewTrade Policy Changes with Cubework’s Network of Industrial Spaces
As recent trade proposals unfold—including a suggested 10% tariff on all imported goods and the possibility of tariffs up to 60% on specific countries—businesses importing to the U.S. are preparing for a challenging environment. These potential changes signal a fundamental shift in U.S. trade relations, requiring companies to rethink their supply chains, pricing strategies, and…
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Cubework Strategies for Recession-Proofing Your Warehouse Space and Strengthening Against Economic Downturns
Apr 14 Economic recessions can be challenging for businesses of all sizes, but recession-proof warehouse solutions with Cubework can help your operations remain resilient during difficult times. By implementing Cubework’s recession-proof warehouse solutions, you can maintain efficiency and protect your business from the negative impacts of a recession. Here are some top strategies to reinforce…
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Retail Space | Cubework’s Vision for Stores in Southlake Mall
The retail space concept is being transformed, and at the forefront of this change is Cubework. A new chapter is being written through its visionary project at the iconic Southlake Mall in Merrillville, IN—formerly known as the Carson Pirie Scott Mall. This once-traditional mall is being reimagined as a dynamic hub where modern shoppers, entrepreneurs,…
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Southlake Mall Kiosks & Popups By Cubework – Open Nov 15
News Oct 21 Southlake Mall Kiosks and Popup Spaces Opening November 15 After re-imagining the iconic Carson Scott Pirie building in Merrillville, IN, Cubework tailored these versatile and economical spaces for vendors eager to showcase their products to thousands of holiday shoppers—all without the constraints of long-term commitments. Cubework is revitalizing this classic venue into…
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Warehousing in Franklin Park
News Oct 25 A Modern Logistics Hub of the Midwest / Chicago Region Warehousing in Franklin Park, IL just got easier and more accessible with Cubework’s new logistics and distribution facility at 11608 Copenhagen Ave. Located conveniently near Chicago, Franklin Park is a prime hub for storage solutions and supply chain operations across the Midwest.…
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How Much Warehouse Space for $2.5 Billion Lottery Cash?
Nov 9 So, how much warehouse space for $2.5 billion would you need if it came in one-dollar bills? Here’s a look at the space requirements and dimensions of cash for a fun thought experiment! That’s $2,500,000,000.00 by the way. Even though the taxman would greedily take his immediate cut, let’s say that for a…
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Indoor Pickleball Court Coming to Lincolnwood, Chicago Area!
Jan 10 Are you one of the thousands of enthusiasts who play Pickleball? We are too (the Sales team has powerful servers, but the MarComm team has the speed). And that means all of us here at Cubework are excited to report that we will be opening one of the Chicago area’s only Indoor Pickleball…