Retailers that market their products as environmentally friendly or “green” should take note of the latest updates to the Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides. The Green Guides are intended to protect consumers from misleading claims in advertisements, labeling, promotional materials and all other forms of marketing. Marketers are expected to use clear language and to… Continue Reading
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Municipal Shopping Bag Bans, Fees & Taxes – A Growing Trend?
Posted in Environmental, Green, RetailWith November upon us and the holiday season just around the corner, shoppers in some U.S. cities will need to remember to bring their own reusable bags on holiday shopping excursions. Over the last several years, a growing number of U.S. cities have passed municipal bans on single-use plastic shopping bags and imposed fees for… Continue Reading
Wal-Mart Goes Solar
Posted in Environmental, Green, RetailIn a recent press release, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced plans to install solar panels at its Massachusetts-based stores, and that it had already begun acting on plans to install solar panels at its other stores in other states, including California. Wal-Mart officials estimate that the panels will generate between 10-to-15 percent of each store’s energy… Continue Reading
Run Your Meter Backwards: Net Metering and Other Opportunities For Retailers
Posted in Environmental, Green, RetailDue to recent regulatory and market changes, owners and managers of large retail facilities can feasibly generate a larger share of their own energy on-site from alternative and renewable energy sources (including solar, small wind, and other “distributed generation” technologies), as well as become eligible to receive credits from their local distribution utility for excess… Continue Reading
Do You Have A Dry Cleaner In Your Shopping Center? (In Other Words, Why Does Vapor Intrusion Matter To You?)
Posted in Environmental, GreenVapor intrusion is an indoor air quality issue that recently is getting much more attention from state and federal regulators. Massachusetts is an example of a state that has been very active in this area In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it will publish final guidelines on vapor intrusion later this… Continue Reading
Sustainability in the Retail and Restaurant Industry: An Imperative and an Opportunity
Posted in Development, Green, LeasingOnce motivated purely by altruism, sustainable retail development and building operation are increasingly encouraged by both governments and market conditions, if not explicitly required by law. Sustainability presents attractive opportunities to the retail and restaurant industry despite its unique challenges, such as significant interior and exterior demands, management of substantial refrigeration loads associated with food… Continue Reading
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Who’s the Greenest of them All? LEED Requirements Reveal the Answer.
Posted in GreenEfforts by municipalities to increase energy efficiency have become less the exception and more the rule. Mandatory LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) requirements are now the norm for new construction and, in some cases, for the renovation of existing buildings. Over the past few years, cities and towns across the country have adopted… Continue Reading
Brand Your Retail “GREEN” By Taking Advantage of Tax Benefits
Posted in Green, Real EstateRetailers have gone beyond reusable shopping bags and are now looking to the IRS to help them “go green”. Developers can make significant investments in their buildings to meet retailers’ demands through energy efficient equipment, such as solar panels, and offset a portion of the costs with tax benefits. Owners can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax… Continue Reading
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