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Cool RunningWith the entire country as its laboratory, Wal-Mart Stores has been conducting step-by-step experiments to create the ultimate green store. The world's... |
Solar Safeway
Late last month, Safeway continued its pioneering march toward supermarket sustainability by installing a 742-panel solar power system on the roof of...
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Premium Content from Supermarket News MagazineCool RunningWith the entire country as its laboratory, Wal-Mart Stores has been conducting step-by-step experiments to create the ultimate green store. The world's... Giant Eagle LEEDs the WayGiant Eagle, Pittsburgh, has made a habit of being an industry leader in garnering LEED certifications. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental... Cub Store Goes for GoldCub Foods' new store in St. Paul, Minn., which opened on Oct. 31, has applied to become the nation's second supermarket to receive Gold LEED (Leadership... Group Issues Local Buying Guide for MichiganLIVONIA, Mich. — A local group here that is seeking to boost Michigan’s economy last week issued a guide to buying locally made grocery products. ... Whole Foods Offers Ethical Trade, Eco-Friendly GiftsAUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market has rolled out a selection of socially responsible holiday food and nonfood gifts that range from handmade Nepalese felted wool ornaments to organic cotton peace scarves.... Wal-Mart Buys Wind Energy for Texas StoresBENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores here yesterday announced its first substantial purchase of wind energy in the U.S., which will supply up to 15% of the company’s total energy load in approximately 360 Texas stores and other facilities. ... Private Label Has Green OpportunitiesCHICAGO – Retailers are catering to environmentally conscious consumers by introducing biodegradable, recycled and other “green” private-label products.... GMA Names Partner on Sustainability Measurement ToolWASHINGTON — The Grocery Manufacturers Association here has chosen McKinsey & Co. to conduct research to establish the environmental footprint of a typical consumer’s average weekly grocery purchases. ... Cub Store Features 44 Skylights and LED Parking LightsST. PAUL, Minn. — Cub Foods, a division of Minneapolis-based Supervalu, released details of its new green supermarket here last week.... |
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