ENERGY/HVAC

Stop & Shop starts electric vehicle charging effort

Stop & Shop is installing five electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its stores across the Northeast.
Home Depot sets big goal for renewable electricity

The Home Depot is investing in green energy as it looks to dramatically reduce its carbon emissions.

First Look: Bed Bath & Beyond transforms New York flagship

Bed Bath & Beyond will reopen its flagship store in New York City on Thursday, July 22, with a completely reimagined shopping experience.
Northeast grocer saves over $2 million with energy improvements

Price Chopper/Market 32 is improving environmental impact, lowering energy costs and updating existing systems across five Connecticut stores.
IoT powers up retail energy savings and cost reductions

A few years ago, a national retailer discovered they could save more than $2.5 million annually by making some simple operational changes.
Giant Eagle pledges to reach net zero Carbon Emissions by 2040

Giant Eagle plans to invest $100 during the next 10 years to reach key environmental milestones.
Walmart focuses on renewable energy, inclusion, COVID-19

Walmart’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities include climate action, inclusive hiring and promotions, and COVID-19 remediation.
Walmart, H&M, Ikea launch climate change initiative

A group of several leading retailers, including Walmart, are joining forces to reduce carbon and limit global warming.
Amazon cites electric vans, renewable energy as sustainability wins

Amazon had a busy 2020 in terms of pursuing global sustainability goals.
Amazon becomes top corporate renewable energy buyer in U.S.

After announcing 14 new renewable energy projects in North America and Europe, Amazon has reached a sustainability milestone.
Target sets ambitious new sustainability goals

Target Corp. unveiled a comprehensive new sustainability strategy whose goals include sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and having all of its owned brands’ plastic packaging be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025.
Giant Food joins in Maryland electric vehicle charging effort

A mid-Atlantic grocer is partnering with state authorities and an electric vehicle charging provider to provide free EV charging across Maryland.
Energy-efficient Popeyes constructed in under two weeks

Popeyes continues its expansion in Canada with a new location that was built with near-zero construction waste and in record time.
How to lower energy costs chain-wide

Predictive analytics, automation and AI lower energy costs across a retailer’s portfolio

News and analysis on energy conservation and management, including HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), in retail stores.