Sustainability

H-E-B, Walmart and Denny’s to host electrical vehicle charging stations
AUSTIN — H-E-B, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Denny’s are among the companies that will host some 103 electric vehicle charging stations in Austin, Texas., allowing customers to plug in while they shop. The stations are part of Utility Austin Energy’s Plug-In EVerywhere network.

The charging stations are available for use by everyone with an electric vehicle. Austin Energy offers a $25 six-month subscription swipe card for unlimited charging at any network location. Otherwise, a credit card can be used for $2 per hour of charging.
A deal is a deal, except in South Africa
Operating internationally is full of pitfalls and political peculiarity, as Walmart has again discovered in South Africa where various government officials are attempting to wring additional concessions from the company related to its acquisition of Massmart.

Wilde & Greene Restaurant and Natural Market, Skokie, Ill.
Walmart gives $500K for ecosystem rejuvenation

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart announced that through its Acres for America program it is donating $500,000 to help protect, conserve and restore fragile urban ecosystems in Washington D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City.
Fresh & Easy adds natural gas vehicles to its fleet

El Segundo, Calif. -- Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has added 25 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to its distribution fleet as part of a partnership with Ryder System. The new vehicles produce 20% to 30% less emissions than comparable diesel vehicles and are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to reduce emissions.
Local farmers get their due at Weis Markets

SUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets answered the growing demand for local seasonal produce with the launch of a new campaign highlighting the contributions of its suppliers.
REI invests in the great outdoors to the tune of $4.2M

SEATTLE — Recreational Equipment Inc. announced that it plans to give $4.2 million this year to nonprofits across the country that work to preserve and maintain natural spaces through active volunteer programs.
Lord & Taylor makes EPA green list with wind power plans

New York City -- A Thursday report by Crain’s New York Business said that Lord & Taylor has signed a two-year contract with Green Mountain Energy Co. to provide the department store retailer with 100% of its electricity needs at two stores, including the Fifth Ave. flagship location.

The move has garnered the attention of the Environmental Protection Agency, which places Lord & Taylor, effective August, as No. 17 on the its Green Power Partnership list of Top 20 retailers embracing clean energy.
Lowe’s to sell electric car chargers

Lowe’s home improvement stores, in partnership with General Electric (GE), will introduce an electric vehicle charging station for home or commercial use at five California stores this August. Following the California introduction, the E WattStation will be available to 60 total stores in September, Lowe’s said, and nationwide through Lowes.com.
Whole Foods Q3 profit jumps 35%, on track to open near dozen stores

Austin -- Whole Foods Market reported Wednesday a profit jump of 35% to $88.5 million, compared with $65.7 million in the year-earlier period.

Revenue rose 11% to $2.4 billion, meeting Wall Street expectations, and same-store sales rose 8.4%.

H-E-B, Walmart and Denny’s to host electrical vehicle charging stations

A deal is a deal, except in South Africa

Wilde & Greene Restaurant and Natural Market, Skokie, Ill.

Walmart gives $500K for ecosystem rejuvenation

Fresh & Easy adds natural gas vehicles to its fleet

Local farmers get their due at Weis Markets

REI invests in the great outdoors to the tune of $4.2M

Lord & Taylor makes EPA green list with wind power plans

Lowe’s to sell electric car chargers

Whole Foods Q3 profit jumps 35%, on track to open near dozen stores