Green Retailing Best Practices and Greenwashing Worst Practices

What are the greenest of the green retail chains in the U.S. retail industry? The ImagePower Global Green Brand Survey reveals that five of the top ten green brands in the U.S. are major retail chains, according to consumer perceptions. Find a complete list of U.S. retailers named as Global Green Brands in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 in...

The U.S. retail industry offered support to Earth Day 2009 activities even though the conscious consuming mission behind the holiday doesn't really support the mission of retailing. Get expert news analysis of the major consequences that a minor holiday can have, and how the green movement and the retail industry can coexist in the future.

Retailers around the world are embracing the green movement in every aspect of their retail operations, including the interior and exterior design of their stores. Outstanding green retail designs were recognized by the Association for Retail Environments at their annual awards ceremony. Find the winners and see the green retail designs that won global recognition in 2008 and 2009 here.

True green retailing in the U.S. is more changing light bulbs, and many retailers are proving their commitment to the green movement by making substantial changes that will have long-term effects. See the complete list of U.S. retail industry companies that have invested in LEED certified stores, buildings, and facilities here.

The "Green Power Consumption" list compiled quarterly by the Environmental Protection Agency included 23 companies in the U.S. retail industry which purchased the most power derived from green sources in the first calendar quarter of 2009. See the most recent EPA of top green power retailers, who are gaining a legitimate reputation for their green retailing practices and green movement efforts.

Out of the hundreds of companies that are actively working with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, only 16 "Climate Leaders" are members of the U.S. retail industry. Find out which companies with major retail industry operations are considered to be "Climate Leaders."

The government ban of plastic bags is being used by some retailers to greenwash their image and brand their retail operations as eco-friendly. Get expert analysis of green retailing in the U.S. and the retailers who are viewing the green movement as little more than the newest low-carb fad in this article.

A global report reveals that few retailers are demonstrating a strong commitment to adopting green retailing practices that are sustainable. Find out which global retail chains have strategic planning and executive management involvement in their green retailing efforts and which don't in this article.

Newsweek Magazine took on the daunting task of rating the largest companies in the U.S. for greenness and environmental responsibility, and then creating a ranking list to compare all of their green score ratings. This is a list of the companies with U.S. retail operations that were included on Newsweek's first Green Rankings list, which...

Newsweek Magazine took on the daunting task of rating the largest companies in the U.S. for greenness and environmental responsibility, and then creating a ranking list to compare all of their "green score" ratings. This is a list of the companies with U.S. retail operations that were included on Newsweek's first "Green Rankings" list, which was published in 2009.

Here are six top news stories about green and healthy practices in the U.S. retail industry. As consumers expect American retailers to be more committed to green strategies and healthy offerings, legal actions are demanding it.