Supply Chain

The inaugural Retail Sustainability Awards, presented by Retail Leader and RIS News, recognize the innovators and change makers who have made sustainability an integral part of how they do business.

The shift from a traditional supply chain strategy to one that creates value at every step is gaining momentum among retailers as they move toward an optimized and customer-centric approach to core operations.

Continuous inventory tracking and clear partner communication enable agile responses to demand shifts.

With consumers increasingly expecting product transparency and with the rise of eco-shopping, sustainable procuring is vital.

The 337,000-square-foot distribution center will support more than 95 Sprouts locations across California.

The 400,000-square-foot facility serves more than 60 stores in the Midwest and Southeast, and is targeting a platinum certification via U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design v4 Building Design and Construction rating system.

A host of retailers and CPG companies are aligning with the Consumer Goods Forum in a bid to combat food waste.

With the addition of the Columbia Falls store in Montana, the retailer now operates in all 48 continental U.S. states.