Harris Teeter, along with Charlotte, N.C.-based Coca-Cola Consolidated, the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and six Mecklenburg County towns (Matthews, Pineville, Mint Hill, Davidson, Huntersville and Cornelius) yesterday announced a...
Wal-Mart Stores has committed to a reduction of phosphate content in laundry and dish detergents in its Americas region by 70% by 2011.
Environmentally friendly business practices have been a hot topic among both retailers and suppliers during the past several years, as operators sought to reduce energy costs and make their businesses more efficient, and green-minded shoppers...
Spartan Stores here has introduced a new 100% recyclable and 100% biodegradable molded fiber packaging for its Spartan brand eggs, replacing a non-biodegradable polystyrene foam package.
Wal-Mart Canada has announced the opening of its first environmental demonstration store in Burlington, Ontario, which features an application of geothermal technology and energy-conserving lighting innovations, among many other sustainability...
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Savvy supermarkets are doing all three by finding resourceful ways to keep stores filled with functional fixtures and refrigerated cases without going over budget. Strategies run the gamut from replacing older models with...
Lee Scott, the chief executive officer of Wal-Mart Stores who is leaving that post in about two weeks, asked business leaders to embrace such initiatives as renewable energy, improvements to the nation's health care and education systems, and...
The World Environment Center here and Wal-Mart Stores, Bentonville, Ark., said yesterday they plan to launch a major initiative in El Salvador and Guatemala to increase cleaner production and energy efficiency practices in the two countries.
Consumer commitment to sustainability varies by market, making it necessary for retailers to play an educational role in some cases, said Al Plamann, president and chief executive officer, Unified Grocers.
