A discussion about retailing, retailers, and merchandising

I just felt like saying "In Your Face George." You can take that from there...

I haven't done any research into Blog Action Day but I'm all for shouting out in one very loud voice for anything I believe in and this is one;

The Environment

In a small way perhaps I can let you know about something I think is a feather in Wal-Mart's cap, if indeed they follow through to a successful completion. 

Wal-Mart has already created two experimental stores. One in McKinney, Texas and another in Aurora, Colorado.

"Two shining examples of the way building owners, scientists, engineers, architects, contractors, and landscape designers can work together to create stores that save energy, conserve natural resources, and reduce pollution. These stores are living laboratories, testing experimental technologies and products."

What is Wal-Mart aiming for with these new stores?

"The experiments had to lead to a store design that improves the comfort of Wal-Mart associates, improves the ability to serve Wal-Mart customers, and reduces Wal-Mart's use of natural resources."

I certainly hope they do follow through successfully.

Read some of the other Know More Media entries about Blog Action Day;

Jennifer Chait at "Office Stuffer"

 and

L. Lewis at PharmaGazette