Items Tagged with "Green Retailing"
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AutoZone, Family Dollar, and Others Save Millions and Go Green With Surveyor Energy Management System From Venstar Inc.
CHATSWORTH, Calif. – Venstar, a leading thermostat and energy management systems supplier, today announced the launch of the Surveyor Energy Management System (EMS). Designed for small-box retail chains, Surveyor is installed in more than 12,000 locations throughout North America, including Au
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Lowe's Expands Energy Center
As colder weather creeps in and electricity bills creep up, Lowe’s is making it easier for consumers to save energy and money with the nationwide launch of its Energy Center.After a successful start last December in 21 California stores, Lowe’s decided to bring the one-stop destination f
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Jean Coutu Opens Its First Green Store
The Jean Coutu Group Inc. unveiled its first retail pharmacy built according to environment protection standards, which cost approximately $4 million to develop.Located in Beloeil, the 14,000-square-foot store used low-emission materials (eco-source paint) and energy efficient insulation material fo
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Publix Reduces Bag Usage by 1 Billion in Three Years
Lakeland, Fla.-based Publix has reduced by1 billion the number of plastic and paper bag usage in its stores since 2007 when it spearheaded its eco-initiative.The grocer has emphasized the importance of sustainability by training front service clerks and cashiers to increase the number of items per b
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SEARS Joins EPA's WasteWise Recycling Initiative
Sears Holdings Corp. has joined WasteWise, the country's first national voluntary solid waste reduction program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).WasteWise encourages organizations to reduce municipal solid waste through wasteprevention, recycling and buying or manufacturin
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Green Retail Decisions Launched to Serve Retailer Information Needs on Sustainable Business Practices
NEW YORK -- In response to the growing Green Retail movement, Green Retail Decisions announced its debut today as the first information resource exclusively devoted to Green Retail.John FaillaThe mission of Green Retail Decisions (www.greenretaildecisions.com) is to advance best practices in sustain
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U.K. Retailers Cut Waste to Landfills in Half, Reduce Emissions
Retailers in the U.K. participating in the Better Retailing Climate initiative now send less than a quarter of their waste to landfills, down from 48 percent five years ago, according to the groups 2010 progress report.These companies – including retailers such as Asda, Tesco, Morrison’s
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RILA Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference a Success
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) wrapped up its three-day 2010 Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference this week with more than a dozen presentations focused on sustainability and compliance issues specific to general merchandise and specialty retailers.The event was att
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Green Retail
An approach toward managing a retail business that takes advantage of environmentally friendly processes.
Retailers recognize that many of their customers are making buying decisions that include a concern for the environment. For example, they may choose a product that has eliminated wasteful pack
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