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Sustainability Innovation at SPECS 2023 — Register now!
What’s next for sustainability in retail? Find out at Chain Store Age’s 59th annual SPECS event, which will be held March 19-21, 2023, at the Gaylord Texan, in Grapevine, Texas, just outside of Dallas.
Phillips 66 deploys autonomous cleaning robots
A fuel/convenience retailer is offering self-directed robotic floor scrubbers to its network of more than 7,000 stores.

STORE SPACES
Walmart reveals first group of suppliers in its renewable-energy accelerator
Walmart, Schneider Electric and renewable energy company Ørsted have convened the first cohort of suppliers to participate in Walmart’s renewable energy accelerator: Gigaton PPA.
STORE SPACES
Taco Bell getting ‘electrified’
Taco Bell customers in California will soon be able to get a fast EV charge in addition to their food.
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STORE SPACES
Registration now open for SPECS 2023!
Registration has opened for Chain Store Age’s 59th annual SPECS event, which will be held March 19-21, 2023, at the Gaylord Texan, in Grapevine, Texas, just outside of Dallas.
STORE SPACES
Aldi honored by EPA; details carbon reduction efforts
Aldi remains committed to meeting its aggressive sustainability goals.
STORE SPACES
Meijer honored by EPA for reduced refrigerant emissions
Meijer continues to make refrigeration management a key part of its carbon reduction efforts.
REAL ESTATE
Walmart Canada to spend $1 billion on new fulfillment center, store updates
A major infrastructure investment from Walmart Canada will pay for a new supply chain facility and a store refresh program.
FINANCE
Burger King to invest $400 million in growth
Burger King is undertaking an ambitious plan to accelerate sales growth and drive franchisee profitability.
STORE SPACES
Virtual summit to address climate-damaging refrigerants
A free virtual summit in October will highlight solutions to climate-damaging refrigerants.
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Rego Restaurant Group to expand with 'plug-and-play' modular restaurant concept
Rego Restaurant Group is looking to grow with prefabricated restaurants.
News
Vendor Q&A: Help for navigating FM amid uncertainty
With cost efficiencies top of mind for retailers, Chain Store Age spoke with Rob Almond, CEO of NEST, about how NEST is helping companies navigate in today’s environment.
STORE SPACES
The Future is Electric: What retailers need to know about adding EV charging stations
Despite the tremendous gains made by e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic, brick-and-mortar locations remain a critical part of Americans’ shopping habits.

News and analysis on facilities management issues, including maintenance and upkeep of retail stores.