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WINTER 2008 | LEED
USGBC Launches New LEED for Retail Rating System Beginning January 2009
Beginning January 2009, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will launch a new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification rating system developed specifically for retail operations. There are two cerficiations paths in the new program, the LEED for Retail: New Construction and LEED for Retail: Commerical Interiors.
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FALL 2008 | WAREWASH RETAIL
The Growing Importance of Warewash in Retail
With an increased focus in the retail industry on sustainability and expanded foodservice offerings as well as continued concern for health and safety issues, the value of warewash options is growing among retailers. While having three-compartment sinks is currently more common, retailers are finding that warewashers are often playing a more integral role in many departments.
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SUMMER 2008 | GRAB AND GO
Gourmet Takeaway: Dorothy Lane Market Is Changing the Face of Grab and Go
Dorothy Lane’s grab-and-go service is anything but typical. Whereas some grab-and-go meals are limited to a salad bar and prepackaged sandwiches, Dorothy Lane offers customers several ethnic foods, including Asian, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean and American dishes.
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