Data vs. Retail

According to a CoStar article, Sears is diving into the data storage arena by converting some to the closed Sears and K Mart stores into data storage facilities.  Sounds like a pretty creative use for these facilities as more and more big box stores utilize the power of the internet to move product.  Not all of the closed stores can be converted to other big box stores, so why not think "out of the box" and figure out different uses for these buildings.  Good for Sears to look to the future and take advantage of the current digital trends.