Walmart going big on robots to scrub floors, scan floors and do other tasksWalmart is aggressively expanding its use of robots (“smart associates”) to automate a variety of low-level, repetitive tasks across stores amid rising labor costs in a tight labor market. Kohl’s honored for sustainability effortsKohl’s has received a high honor for its energy-saving accomplishments, which included new HVAC technologies and an LED upgrade in 2018. LED lighting adds up to big savings for Target A lighting upgrade has paid off big time for Target Corp., helping it cut costs while also aiding the planet. Bill introduced to fix major glitch related to remodeling investments Retailers are cheering a bill that would allow retail stores and restaurants to write off the full cost of improvement projects immediately. Whole Foods in innovative energy storage program Whole Foods Market has joined an energy program in California that shifts the grocer’s large refrigeration-based energy loads to off-peak hours. It also comes with an added benefit. Cree is getting out of the lighting business Cree has signed an agreement to sell its lighting products business unit (Cree Lighting). Walmart in new waste reduction push Walmart has set an ambitious goal for itself with regards to plastic waste reduction. Walmart streamlines floor cleaning Walmart is literally dragging robotic technology into the dirt. Focus on HVAC Management Chain Store Age spoke with Ron Prager, COO of Brinco, about how retailers can better manage one of their most critical assets: HVAC systems. Michaels to shutter one of its retail store brands The Michaels Companies is closing down a regional retailer it acquired three years ago. First Previous 40 41 42 43 44 Next Last
