A little preparation can spare retailers some headaches. Here are some easy ways stores can prepare for the months ahead. Sturdy Floor Mats If you live in an area prone to snow, your entrance mats are going to get a workout, so you might as well invest in good ones. Lower quality floor mats soak through ...
In a survey of shoppers from the website BlackFriday.com, nearly half said they’re planning to shop in-stores the day after Thanksgiving. Young shoppers seem particularly excited, with 63% of respondents ages 18 to 44 saying they plan to shop Black Friday sales. That’s great news for retailers, but it doesn’t mean that the behavior of shoppers ...
A recent study from Accenture found that 86% of travelers want to travel more sustainably, and that’s changing the qualities they look for in a hotel. In a survey of 72,000 Hilton guests, 33% said they prefer hotels with environmental and social programs. For guests younger than 25, that number soared to 44%. Hotels are hearing ...
A new study from the organization shows that the damage to the industry hasn’t been as severe or as long-lasting as many may have feared. The study found continued demand for trade shows among both exhibitors and visitors, with 72% of visitors saying they plan to continue attending trade shows just as often – or even more ...
Stylish and functional EarthCraft Series with Light Oak & Aluminum trash and recycling containers are designed and built to help beautify spaces while helping organizations achieve their sustainability goals. That’s because these units are built using LEED certified, UV-resistant recycled plastic lumber, which means that they’re just as good at keeping plastic out of landfills as ...
Tom Bené, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association, released a statement that credits “significant strides” taken by restaurant owners to help propel the recovery. “Consumer expectations around dining out have changed, and the industry is continually adapting to not only meet, but exceed, these expectations,” Bené said. “Restaurant operators – along with their partners ...
You see, Ettore Steccone, an Italian immigrant who moved to the U.S. shortly after the end of World War I, is the inventor of the modern T-type window squeegee. And the same design he fashioned about 85 years ago is still being used today. Steccone earned his living in America by washing windows. It’s said that ...
Believe it or not, your waste and recycling containers say much more than “TRASH” or “RECYCLE”. They actually make a statement to your customers that you care about clean. And attractive containers take it even a step further – they tell your customers that you care about THEM. You see the popular PolyTec™ Series waste and ...
As second-nature as recycling seems to most, it’s hard to imagine that it’s only been a part of the culture for about 50 years. At one time there were no blue recycling bins, no sorting plastic from aluminum, and no “make sure to take the recycling out in the morning on your way to school” plea ...
