FACILITIES

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.
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.
News
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.
STORE SPACES
Aisle 24 automates store security with AI
A fully automated, cashierless Canadian grocer is supporting expansion with an advanced in-store security system.
STORE SPACES
Home Depot slashes energy usage
The Home Depot detailed its carbon emission reductions and new supplier diversity spending goal in its 2022 ESG Report.
STORE SPACES
GM, Pilot Co. team up for coast-to coast EV fast-charging network
The parent company of Pilot and Flying J travel centers is teaming up with General Motors.
STORE SPACES
Meijer invests in wind energy center
Meijer is moving closer to its carbon reduction goal.
TECHNOLOGY
Guess streamlines merchandising with digital store replicas
Guess Inc. is taking a virtual approach to visual merchandising.

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