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Report: Wawa Plans to Open Over 900 New Locations by 2030

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Wawa is reportedly planning to double its store count to 1,800 locations by 2030, according to Philly Voice. CEO Chris Gheysens noted that the expansion will include both “traditional” neighborhood stores and “non-traditional” rest-stop style formats in new and existing markets, as well as drive-thrus.

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Exhibition Place Signs the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge

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TORONTO, March 15, 2023 – Exhibition Place has signed the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge, joining a global movement of businesses committed to creating a sustainable future for the tourism industry. “We greatly value having a venue partner like Exhibition Place, which boasts a longstanding dedication to sustainable practices.

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Walmart Accelerates Clean Energy Commitments with Projects Generating Nearly 1 GW

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Walmart is moving closer to its pledge of enabling 10 gigawatts (GW) of clean, renewable energy by 2030 — enough electricity to power 2 million households — with new commitments that will generate nearly 1 GW of electricity. Once operational, they are projected to produce approximately 160,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of clean energy annually.

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H&M Helps Launch Textile-to-Textile Polyester Recycling Venture

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Syre is building a production plant in North Carolina and plans to be operational this year, after which it will scale up the manufacturing process and technology for global expansion. H&M’s overall goal is to have 100% of materials either recycled or sourced more sustainably by 2030.

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Albertsons Deploys Fresh Food Predictive Ordering Solution Chainwide

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The Afresh Technologies predictive ordering platform will power forecasting, inventory and store operations, providing department managers with easy-to-use ordering tools that leverage real-time insights. Driving sustainability practices across Albertsons Cos.

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Five Below Continues Aggressive Growth Strategy, Plans 7 New Outlet Locations

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Five Below plans to add at least seven new outlet locations to its store roster this year in partnership with mall operator Simon. The retailer already operates 21 stores within the Simon portfolio. The new locations, slated to open throughout this spring and summer, will be at Simon Premium Outlets in Albertville, Minn.; Gaffney, S.C.;

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Target Retrofits California Store to be 100% Solar Powered

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These features will inform Target’s future investments in new stores and remodel programs as the retailer seeks to develop greener operations. Target will scale the refrigerant switch chainwide by 2040 to reduce its operations’ direct emissions by 20%. Target will retrofit a Vista, Calif.