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April 22, 2013
Ann Inc. reaches emission goal three years ahead of plan

Ann Inc. said it has already surpassed its 2015 emission goal by reducing its carbon footprint by 8% per square foot.

March 27, 2013
Great American Cookies to expand in Puerto Rico

Global Franchise Group said it is expanding its Puerto Rican presence via a multi-unit operator.

January 16, 2013
DDR expands Puerto Rico redevelopment program

DDR Corp. announced that it has expanded its redevelopment program in Puerto Rico from $50 million to $90 million.

December 11, 2012
First Data: November card spending growth solid

Dollar volume growth remained solid at 5.8% in November, down from 6.7% in October, according to the First Data SpendTrend analysis for the full month of November 2012 compared with November 2011.

December 5, 2012
A&P teams with Esri for real estate solution

Esri announced Wednesday that the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. has licensed Esri GIS technology and data to provide localized shopping trends data toward supporting the grocer’s commitment to growing its market presence across the Northeast.

October 9, 2012
Lowe's honored by EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Lowe’s Cos. the highest honors for industry leadership in its WaterSense and SmartWay programs.

April 13, 2011
Sustainable Parking Design

Parking lots have typically not been associated with green and energy-efficient design and building practices. But according to some experts, that’s beginning to change. 


“Extensive changes are being made to reduce the carbon footprint of surface parking lots,” said Matt Jobin, AIA, project manager, Rich and Associates, Southfield, Mich., the oldest firm in North America dedicated solely to parking design and planning. 


March 18, 2011
Forever 21 donating 100% of Friday online sales to Japan relief

Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 has pledged to donate 100% of its global online sales on March 18 to help the victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami.

September 20, 2010
Goldenberg Group assists with stormwater basin clean-up efforts

The Goldenberg Group said Monday it is working with the Montgomery County (Pa.) Conservation District...

August 31, 2010
Focus on: Stormwater

In Keyser, W.Va., population 5,500, there isn’t much to do. And with the exception...

June 23, 2010
Kroger details sustainability progress

The Kroger Co. has reduced its overall energy consumption more than 27% since 2000, according...

December 14, 2008
Sticking to the Plan

When it comes to storm-water compliance, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) doesn’t fool around. In...

August 8, 2005
Chinese Consumers Want to Buy American

New York City, ...

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