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Amid a slew of news from Target HQ on Monday, the retailer also announced that, as part of the White House’s Climate Pledge, it would be working toward eight new sustainability commitments. The company has had success so far when it comes to sustainability, reducing its greenhouse gas emissions 9% since 2012 and eliminating more than half a million metric tons of carbon dioxide from its buildings.

The commitments are for the company to achieve the following benchmarks by 2020:

It’s not like the holidays weren’t going to be challenging enough, but now Amazon.com is expanding its free same-day delivery service to more markets.

Amazon.com said it expanded it Prime free same-day delivery to Chicago and Orlando and new locations in the greater New York, northern New Jersey and Philadelphia area. The service, which does require an annual $99 Prime membership fee, is now available in 750 cities in 16 metropolitan areas. It launched in May.

Simon on Wednesday broke ground on Clarksburg Premium Outlets, in Montgomery County, Maryland.

This multi-million dollar project, which upon completion, will offer a collection of over 90 retailers. The center, scheduled to open in October 2016, is a joint venture between Simon, New England Development, and Streetscape Partners.

Located in one of the country's highest-income regions, and only 30 miles from the Washington, D.C., metro area, the center will feature 392,000 sq. ft. of leasable space.

Shoppers who hit the aisles at Kmart this Halloween are in for more treats than tricks.

The company said that shoppers in costume on Oct. 31 will receive a coupon for a purchase over $30. Additionally, the first 100 children ages 12 and under who show up to trick or treat will receive a fun-size candy bar.

Amid a slew of news from Target headquarters on Monday, the retailer also announced that, as part of the White House’s climate pledge, it would be working toward eight new sustainability commitments.

Philadelphia -- Metro Commercial Real Estate has been named the exclusive listing agent for 1300 Fairmount, located in Philadelphia, steps from the Fairmount Station of SEPTA’s Broad Street Line and bus system.

The mixed-use project by RAL Development Services, LLC and Amalgamated Bank’s Longview Ultra Fund, will consist of 486 apartments and structured parking above approximately 84,000 sq. ft. of retail space geared towards national and regional retailers.

Keeping track of Amazon's  constantly expanding network of facilities is tough, but one count puts the retailer at having 173 supply chain centers across the globe.