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Supply chains are a key focus of Walmart's ESG efforts
Foodservice at Retail
Walmart Tallies Its Progress on Global ESG GoalsWalmart Tallies Its Progress on Global ESG Goals

Transparency, accountability in focus as retailer details progress on wide-ranging social responsibility initiatives. The retailer's 2021 ESG report highlights how it is working to advance on sustainability and inclusion goals and where its greatest challenges lie.

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Foodservice at Retail
Walmart, IKEA, H&M Partner on Retail-Focused Sustainability CampaignWalmart, IKEA, H&M Partner on Retail-Focused Sustainability Campaign
byChristine LaFave Grace
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How Leading Suppliers Are Furthering Sustainability Efforts—and Helping Retailers Go Green, TooHow Leading Suppliers Are Furthering Sustainability Efforts—and Helpin
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Sustainability
Target eyes new era of sustainability with ‘Target Forward’Target eyes new era of sustainability with ‘Target Forward’
byRussell Redman
Jun 22, 2021
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Target Forward
Foodservice at Retail
Target Debuts New Sustainability StrategyTarget Debuts New Sustainability Strategy
byChristine LaFave Grace
Jun 22, 2021
1 Min Read
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Grocery Categories
Certified Upcycled? There's a Seal for ThatCertified Upcycled? There's a Seal for That
byWGB Staff
Jun 16, 2021
1 Min Read
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Sustainability
The Giant Company goes chainwide with Flashfood
The Giant Company goes chainwide with Flashfood
Jun 11, 2021
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Sponsored Content
Promoting store sustainability efforts
Promoting store sustainability efforts
Jun 10, 2021
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1 Min Read
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Sustainability
7-Eleven rolling out 500 electric vehicle ports by end of 2022
7-Eleven rolling out 500 electric vehicle ports by end of 2022
Jun 2, 2021
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1 Min Read
byMichael Browne
Albertsons' Electric Trucks Hit the Streets
Foodservice at Retail
Albertsons' Electric Trucks Hit the Streets
Albertsons' Electric Trucks Hit the Streets
May 31, 2021
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1 Min Read
byWGB Staff
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Grocery Trends & Data
Albertsons marks milestone with 100% zero-emission truck delivery
Albertsons marks milestone with 100% zero-emission truck delivery
May 28, 2021
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Foodservice at Retail
Dollar General Highlights Progress in CSR Mission
Dollar General Highlights Progress in CSR Mission
May 25, 2021
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1 Min Read
byWGB Staff
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Fresh Produce
Retailers reduce produce miles through vertical farming and local sourcing
Retailers reduce produce miles through vertical farming and local sour
May 21, 2021
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1 Min Read
byKeith Loria
Kroger Picks 10 Food Innovators for $2.5M Development Program
Foodservice at Retail
Kroger Picks 10 Food Innovators for $2.5M Development Program
Kroger Picks 10 Food Innovators for $2.5M Development Program
May 14, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJon Springer
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Fresh Produce
Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, FreshDirect step up distribution from AeroFarms
Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, FreshDirect step up distribution from AeroF
May 13, 2021
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Fresh Produce
Taking the 'Cognitive Load' Out of Online Grocery Shopping
Taking the 'Cognitive Load' Out of Online Grocery Shopping
May 12, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChristine LaFave Grace
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Sustainability
Longo’s becomes first North American retailer to offer only Fairtrade bananas
Longo’s becomes first North American retailer to offer only Fairtrade
May 6, 2021
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1 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Sustainability
UNFI cuts emissions with DC’s shift to all-electric cold truck trailers
UNFI cuts emissions with DC’s shift to all-electric cold truck trailer
May 5, 2021
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Grocery Wholesale & Distributors
UNFI Rolls Out All-Electric Refrigerated Trailer Fleet
UNFI Rolls Out All-Electric Refrigerated Trailer Fleet
May 5, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJon Springer
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Sustainability
How online natural retailer Thrive Market is going climate-positive
How online natural retailer Thrive Market is going climate-positive
May 4, 2021
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1 Min Read
byMelissa Kvidahl Reilly
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Finance
SN Top 10: Raley’s, Food Lion, Stop & Shop top the week’s headlines
SN Top 10: Raley’s, Food Lion, Stop & Shop top the week’s headlines
Apr 26, 2021
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10 Slides
bySupermarket News
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Sustainability
Supermarket chains embrace eco-friendly initiatives for Earth Day
Supermarket chains embrace eco-friendly initiatives for Earth Day
Apr 22, 2021
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Earth Day
Foodservice at Retail
How 12 Retailers Are Celebrating Earth Day
How 12 Retailers Are Celebrating Earth Day
Apr 22, 2021
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13 Slides
byWGB Staff
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Sustainability
Kroger highlights wins in Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative
Kroger highlights wins in Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative
Apr 20, 2021
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Sustainability
Food Lion raises sustainability targets
Food Lion raises sustainability targets
Apr 19, 2021
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Natural Grocers
Foodservice at Retail
Natural Grocers Touts the Benefits of Bugs
Natural Grocers Touts the Benefits of Bugs
Apr 19, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Strailey
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Foodservice at Retail
For Grocers, What Should Define Sustainability Strategies Post-Pandemic?
For Grocers, What Should Define Sustainability Strategies Post-Pandemi
Apr 15, 2021
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1 Min Read
byChristine LaFave Grace
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Sustainability
Walmart commits to restoring pollinator habitats and reversing nature loss
Walmart commits to restoring pollinator habitats and reversing nature
Apr 13, 2021
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1 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Sustainability
2021 Sustainable Packaging Report
2021 Sustainable Packaging Report
Apr 9, 2021
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1 Min Read
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Sustainability
Raley’s releases first annual Impact Report
Raley’s releases first annual Impact Report
Apr 8, 2021
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Sustainability
Whole Foods Market turns spotlight on responsible sourcing
Whole Foods Market turns spotlight on responsible sourcing
Apr 7, 2021
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Sustainability
Albertsons adds sustainable wines to its Own Brands offering
Albertsons adds sustainable wines to its Own Brands offering
Apr 7, 2021
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1 Min Read
byMichael Browne
Whole Foods Sourced for Good
Foodservice at Retail
Whole Foods Launches Responsible Sourcing Program
Whole Foods Launches Responsible Sourcing Program
Apr 7, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Strailey
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Sustainability
New Seasons Market to discontinue sales of single-use bottled water
New Seasons Market to discontinue sales of single-use bottled water
Apr 6, 2021
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
New Seasons Market
Foodservice at Retail
New Seasons Market, New Leaf to Punt on Plastics
New Seasons Market, New Leaf to Punt on Plastics
Apr 6, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Strailey

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