FACILITIES

‘Food Everywhere’ Trend Brings Operational Concerns
Grocery and restaurant chains build their reputations on their ability to consistently deliver the fresh, premium quality foods that consumers demand.
Signet Jeweler’s new ‘transformation’ plan includes store closings
Signet Jewelers Ltd., parent of Zales, Kay Jewelers, Jared and other jewelry banners, will undertake a real estate review as part of a new, three-year strategy to revive the company and drive long-term profitability.

LED upgrade cuts lighting costs for two retail centers

Two major shopping centers are saving money and providing an enhanced experience for shoppers since the centers upgraded their outdoor parking lot fixtures to LED technology.
Caution on LED rebates

The Design Lights Consortium implemented a new version of its LED specifications (DLC 4.2) last year.
Survey: Nice restrooms have big impact on business

Americans are more likely to open their wallets at businesses with clean restrooms.
Charlotte Russe tightens ops with tech

Charlotte Russe is using technology to enforce consistent repair and maintenance operations across locations.
Expert Opinion: Hazardous waste compliance is different in California

In California, companies that generate or handle hazardous or "universal" waste face a unique enforcement risk.
New at SPECS: Breakfast roundtable discussions

Chain Store Age’s annual SPECS Conference is debuting a new feature this year: breakfast roundtable discussions that will give attendees a chance to network with peers on store design, construction, and facilities management topics.
Report: Foot Locker to close more than 100 stores

An athletic retailer is planning more store closures.
Heritage Fire and Security provides national fire protection services

Michael Rose, CEO of Academy Service Group and former CEO of Academy Fire Protection, and John Dellamarco, former president of Academy Fire Protection, announce the launch of Heritage Fire and Security.

‘Food Everywhere’ Trend Brings Operational Concerns