Norm Thompson proves that—contrary to popular belief—environmental sustainability and sound fiscal practices can go hand-in-hand

By Reported Donna Loyle

The Product Mix

Another goal set early on was to replace products that include, for example, traditionally grown cotton, toxic chemicals and other environmentally suspect elements, with comparable, environmentally sound items. To meet that goal, Emrick and Jewett empowered their merchants (buyers) to search for alternative products.