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  • Amazon in big solar initiative

    Amazon is making a big commitment to renewable energy.   The online giant announced plans to install solar panels on its fulfillment facilities around the world, including the deployment of large-scale solar systems on rooftops of more than 15 U.S. fulfillment and sortation centers this year.   Amazon plans to deploy solar systems on 50 fulfillment and sortation centers globally by 2020.    

  • Kimco makes two senior appointments

    Ross Cooper (left) and David Jamieson (right).

  • Breakout Retailers

    CSA’s annual award program honors five growing brands

    Innovation in retail means breaking down barriers, navigating a fiercely competitive marketplace and making connections with increasingly demanding customers. In this section, Chain Store Age profiles five retailers that are succeeding in both. They are the winners of CSA’s Breakout Retailers Awards.

  • Supermarket retailer promotes COO

    Raley’s has given COO Keith Knopf the additional title of president.   Raleys owner & CEO, Michael Teel announced the promotion of Knopf, who joined the company nearly two years ago, around the time Teel took majority ownership of the company. Teel will continue to direct the development of Raley’s overall strategic plan.  

  • Report: Sears slashes HQ jobs

    On the heels of announcing a comprehensive restructuring plan, Sears eliminated 130 jobs at its corporate office on Thursday, Feb. 23.   The layoffs, which are part of a $1 billion cost-cutting plan, were relayed in an email sent to corporate employees Thursday afternoon, according to Business Insider.   

  • Apple's spaceship-styled, energy-conserving home office to lift off in April

    Apple is preparing to unveil its latest development: Apple Park.   The name of Apple’s new spaceship-looking home office, Apple Park is a 175-acre campus located in California’s Santa Clara Valley. The new building, slated to open in April, will welcome more than 12,000 people over a six-month period. Construction of the campus and parklands is scheduled to continue through the summer, Apple said.  

  • Report: Lowe’s terminates more than 500 employees

    Lowe’s is the latest retailer making job cuts.   The home improvement retailer has laid off more than 500 full-time corporate employees company-wide — its latest effort to streamline the company and boost profitability, the Charlotte Observer reported.    

  • 2017 Breakout Retailer Award Winners Announced

    Chain Store Age is proud to announce the 2017 Breakout Retailer Award winners. In its second year, the award honors emerging retail/restaurant concepts that are innovative in their segment and show strong potential for growth.    
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