Sustainability

In the U.S., Ikea currently owns more than 250,000 solar panels across 90% of its locations, two geothermal properties, seven fuel cell arrays and two wind farms.

RFID technology can help retailers improve their sustainability practices and reduce waste by providing greater visibility into the supply chain, improving inventory management and enhancing the customer experience.

The nonprofit, e-commerce reseller operates with 14 member Goodwills selling on its platform, representing more than 500 retail stores nationwide.

The 23,000-square-foot Haddon Township, New Jersey-market marks the 23rd store opening for Sprouts this year.

Clothing is the first choice when it comes to second-hand shopping, but only 31% of consumers said they made a second-hand purchase of clothing in the past year.

Meijer’s virtual Sustainability Summit aims to engage suppliers with sustainable products in the food, health and beauty, everyday essentials, pets, apparel, and general merchandise categories.

Whole Foods’ Early Growth cohort is made up of 10 innovative local-food brands who are not yet sold on the grocer’s shelves, but will be considered for placement in local regions.

Composable systems offer full visibility into sustainability impacts across the entire value chain.

Bath & Body Works reformulated all its hand soaps to exclude parabens, sulfates and dyes and launched refillable hand soaps.

Younger generations consistently check out menus online in advance and are more likely to let others order first so they could see what they were getting, survey finds.

REI’s second standalone store dedicated to providing used gear for members will help keep outdoor products in circulation and support the co-op’s 2030 climate commitments.

Know a retailer, brand or individual making the retail industry more sustainable? Nominations for the eight categories of Retail Sustainability Awards are free and open until June 23.