New York -- Walgreens’ net zero energy store in Evanston, Ill., was selected as Sustainable Store of the Year in Chain Store Age’s 32nd annual Retail Store of the Year design competition. The store, designed and built to produce energy equal to or greater than it consumes, will be highlighted during a special session at Chain Store Age’s 50th annual SPECS conference, March 9 -12, in Grapevine, Texas. The in-depth presentation will include a real-time update on the store and showcase its alternative energy sources and innovative equipment and building materials.
For more information and/or to register for SPECS, go to Specsshow.com.