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Towns like Stockton, California, thrived with warehousing but now face challenges as the e-commerce demand recedes, shedding light on a nationwide concern.
Across the United States, towns and cities like Stockton, California, are prime examples of how the e-commerce explosion has reshaped regional economies, turning once quiet agricultural or industrial areas into bustling freight hubs.
But now, there's a big question: what happens when the boom slows down?
Here’s a deeper look at the phenomenon and what it means for similar towns nationwide.
The past decade has been a period of remarkable change for regions like San Joaquin County. The arrival of Amazon and other e-commerce giants ignited a land rush, with warehousing and transportation employment more than tripling and significantly contributing to local job growth.
But things are starting to shift:
Now, towns have to choose: keep focusing on warehouses or diversify. Diversifying could make the economy more stable, but changing direction is tough and takes time.
In response, towns are exploring various strategies to adapt and evolve:
The story of Stockton is really a story about many towns and cities across the country. It shows how the e-commerce boom created rapid positive growth but left towns facing new challenges as that boom fades. Overdependence on one sector can be risky in the long-run.
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