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Sustainability

The Coca‑Cola Retailing Research Council has been instrumental in conducting comprehensive studies that focus on sustainability within the retail industry. The Council’s work encompasses analyzing key trends and practices that promote environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability. Through its efforts, the Council continues to drive industry-wide progress toward a more sustainable future.

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What are shoppers’ expectations around sustainability?

Research finds that shoppers like the option of better sustainable choices and want their retailers to provide options that are more environmentally friendly.

We’re more alike than we are different

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Large Stores
September 2021

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Sustainability and Food Retailing: A Practical Guide to Incorporating Sustainability and Supporting the Community During COVID-19 and Beyond

Finding Their Way: Consumers Are on Their Own Sustainability Journey

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Convenience Stores
September 2021

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Convenience Store Customers and Sustainability

What actions can I take to be a better steward of the environment?

Retailers can examine a wide range of options, from eliminating waste in the supply chain and reducing food waste to reviewing current energy use and offering products that are more sustainable.

Environmentally Sustainable Changes Retailers Can Make

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Large Stores
September 2021

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Sustainability and Food Retailing: A Practical Guide to Incorporating Sustainability and Supporting the Community During COVID-19 and Beyond

Taking Strategic Steps: A Road Map for Creating Store Promoters

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September 2021
Convenience Stores

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Shopper Insights

Shopper preferences and habits are ever changing, and our studies have examined myriad elements of those changes to help retailers adapt and succeed.

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Technology

In countless ways, technology has become crucial to successful retail operations. Council studies have examined how to best use new technology and how to prepare for likely changes to come.

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Large Stores

Conducted by CCRRC, these studies focus on stores with a broad mix of grocery and fresh items, such as supermarkets and supercenters.

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Convenience Stores

Conducted by NACS CCRRC, these reports examine issues of importance to the entire convenience store industry.

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