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Foot Locker, Inc. Aims to Achieve Net Zero GHC Emissions by 2050

by Katie Lee

New York City — Foot Locker, Inc., the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 or sooner, in alignment with climate scientists’ recommendations to transition toward a net zero state and avoid the worst impacts of climate change. This ambition marks an important milestone in the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) journey. Answering the call to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C, as well as feedback from stakeholders, the company commits to setting a science-based target in line with …

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Williams-Sonoma to Plant 6 Million Trees by 2023 as Part of New Sustainability Goal

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San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home-furnishings retailer, has unveiled a new commitment to plant 6 million trees by 2023 in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. This new goal doubles Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s original commitment made by the Pottery Barn brand in January 2021 of planting 3 million trees within the same timeframe. To date, Pottery Barn has planted over 1.5 million trees as part of the brand’s tree planting program with the Arbor Day Foundation, which plants one tree following the purchase of …

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ABG Suspends All Branded Retail and E-Commerce Operations in Russia

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New York City — Over the last several weeks, ABG has been working closely with its partners to suspend all branded stores and e-commerce operations in Russia. In some cases, partner operations were suspended immediately. In other cases, due to contractual issues, the suspension of partner operations took longer to come into effect. As of March 20, 2022, ABG has successfully suspended all branded stores and e-commerce operations in Russia. In light of Russia’s unrelenting attacks on Ukraine and the escalating humanitarian crisis, ABG has made donations to the United …

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The Save Mart Companies Celebrates 70th Anniversary

by Katie Lee

Modesto, Calif. — The Save Mart Companies (TSMC), California’s largest regional, family-owned grocer, is marking its 70th anniversary. The Save Mart Companies, which operates more than 200 stores throughout California and Northern Nevada, started with Save Mart in the Central Valley and has grown to include the FoodMaxx value format and Lucky California in the San Francisco Bay Area — all with the focused dedication to fulfill the evolving needs of shoppers. “I am incredibly grateful of our 70-year history established by our founding families and continued by our current …

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Target Tests First Net Zero Energy Store

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Minneapolis — Target Corporation has announced its most sustainable store to date in Vista, Calif. The site will generate more renewable energy than it needs annually to operate and will test multiple innovations to reduce the building’s emissions. The store’s retrofit and new features will inform Target’s investments in new stores and remodel programs that support its long term growth and help guide the retailer’s efforts to achieve its sustainability goals. The store will generate renewable energy through 3,420 solar panels across its roof and newly installed carport canopies. The …

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DICK’S Sporting Goods to Open New Retail Destination Store

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Pittsburgh and Minneapolis — DICK’S Sporting Goods is now hiring for a new DICK’S Sporting Goods House of Sport store that will open in May 2022 in Minnetonka, Minn. The new retail concept was launched last year when the first-ever DICK’S House of Sport opened in Victor, N.Y., in April 2021. The new Minnetonka store will feature a 35-foot rock climbing wall, a batting cage for baseball and softball featuring HitTrax™ technology, golf hitting bays with TrackMan™ simulators, a putting green, a hockey shop, a House of Cleats™ that will …

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EVgo Energizes New Station at Wawa in Philadelphia, Bringing EVgo Chargers to 6 Stores Across the Chain

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Los Angeles — EVgo Inc, the nation’s largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) and Wawa Inc., a regional convenience store retailer, have opened of the first live EVgo public fast charging station at a Wawa store in Pennsylvania. The new charging station, located at 3901 Aramingo Ave, in Philadelphia, powers four charging stalls through two 100 kW fast chargers and one 350 kWh fast charger, capable of simultaneous charging. The launch of this new station marks EVgo’s sixth charging site at a Wawa location. “Our partnership with …

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Naples Soap Company Opens Largest Store with New Branded Look

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Naples, Fla. — Naples Soap Company, a retail destination known for premium-quality skin and hair care products, has opened a 2,500-square-foot store at the Promenade at Sunset Walk in Kissimmee, Fla. This location is the largest store for the growing retailer and was designed with an all-new branded look featuring modern décor, acoustic lighting, decorative epoxy floors and free-flowing fixtures. “We created this new layout to truly heighten the customer experience. From the moment a customer strolls by our store, they’ll be drawn in by the tropical scents and eye-catching …

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Floor & Decor Promotes SVP to EVP of Merchandising

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Atlanta — Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has promoted Ersan Sayman to executive vice president of merchandising. Sayman will report to Lisa Laube, president, until her April 2022 retirement, after which Sayman will report to CEO Tom Taylor. Sayman, a 19-year veteran of the company, most recently served as senior vice president of merchandising. “Ersan is an extraordinary leader and has been instrumental in the tremendous growth of the company,” says Laube. “During his tenure at Floor & Decor, Ersan has excelled in every role, improving our product assortments, solidifying …

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Hudson Expands Food & Beverage Portfolio with Starbucks

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East Rutherford, N.J. — Hudson, a Dufry company and a travel experience leader with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, has entered into an agreement to operate and develop Starbucks locations in U.S. airports beginning this summer. Hudson’s first two Starbucks licensed stores are set to open beginning this summer at pre- and post-security locations in LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Terminal B, serving as the first Starbucks operating in the brand-new terminal. These first two stores will be operated by HG LGA …

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