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

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Stop & Shop deploys new solution to protect stores during power outages

Stop & Shop is deploying fuel cell technology that will reduce its environmental footprint while keeping stores open even during a power outage.

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Ralph Lauren commits to 100% renewable energy

Ralph Lauren Corp. is going green. The company announced a series of sustainability pledges, including a commitment to power all of its globally owned and operated stores, distribution centers and and offices with 100% renewable electricity by 2025.

Making the Most of a Reduced Maintenance Staff

The skilled worker shortage, or “skills gap,” is a trend affecting a number of industries and business verticals, and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon.

Let’s Pave expands team

Let’s Pave has announced the hiring of three new employees to help lead its growing sales team and accounting department.

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Target in energy milestone — ahead of schedule

Target Corp. is celebrating a sustainability milestone.

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Reuters: Walmart settles solar panels dispute with Tesla

Walmart has agreed to drop a lawsuit against Tesla Inc.

McDonald’s USA in energy first

A fast-food giant is adding renewable energy to the grid.

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Walmart in unique, multi-energy agreement

Walmart is expanding its sourcing from wind energy projects in two different energy markets.

Moisture barriers act as effective moisture mitigation solution

In the last few years, the brick-and-mortar retail landscape has changed drastically.

Kohl’s to increase use of renewable energy

Kohl’s unveiled a number of initiatives focused on long-term sustainability.

Boston Barricade executive passes away

James Pagano ("Jim"), executive VP of Boston Barricade Company, died on August 12, 2019, surrounded by his family in Burnsville, North Carolina.

Walmart takes store landscaping up a notch with pollinator gardens

Walmart is all abuzz about bees and butterflies.

Gensler gets lead spot on Walmart’s project team for new headquarters construction

Walmart has assembled an impressive team to build an expansive new headquarters as it looks to attract “the next generation of talent.”

Walmart sues Tesla over solar panels installed at retail giant’s stores

Walmart wants Tesla to remove solar panels from more than 240 of its U.S. stores.