Examines the consolidation of occupation and ownership within the retail warehouse park sector, the polarisation of existing schemes towards fashion, bulky goods destination and convenience parks, a process accelerated by continuing occupier and investor demand as well as supply restricted by tighter town planning controls. Presents two case studies, Deepdale Park in Preston and St Andrews Quay in Hull, to illustrate park evolution and demonstrate the sector's attractiveness to investors and developers. Views limited partnerships and property unit trusts as the investment vehicles at the forefront in the retail warehouse sector. Figures cover retail warehouse park openings since 1981, Deepdale Park and St Andrews Quay before reconfiguration/existing configuration. Tables cover ownership of retail warehouse floor space, Deepdale and St Andrews Quay tenants. [Taken from journal abstract].