Merchandising Your Perimeter for Every Generation’s Food Preference is Possible. Here’s How.
Different generations have different eating habits. Younger shoppers get meal inspiration from social media, while Baby Boomers are more cookbook-focused and get recipes from family and friends, according to a recent report. While it may seem like a challenge to create a good shopping experience for everybody, retailers should view it as an opportunity to make merchandising exciting. Breaking it down: Shoppers walking the perimeter of your store want to see their favorite products, but they also don’t want to waste time tracking down all the ingredients they need to create new meals. What Can Retailers Do? Consider creating disruptive [...]
Delivering Sustainability for Food Retailers, Earth Day and Every Day
Shoppers want to buy from companies that reflect their values—and today, that means companies that embrace sustainability. As more people prioritize eco-friendly living, Hillphoenix is proud to provide retailers with the tools they need for sustainable refrigeration. On Earth Day, and every day, Hillphoenix is defining the future of refrigeration equipment by manufacturing modern, earth-friendly refrigeration systems and display cases. Our commitment to sustainability is backed by our actions. On this Earth Day, we reflect on our history of Earth-friendly innovations and the bright future ahead. Here are some of the ways our business supports a healthy planet. Building Industry [...]
Looking to Build Shopper Trust in Online Shopping Across Your Perimeter? Here’s How to Fill Up Digital Carts.
Online ordering is convenient – but your shoppers are weary of fresh foods. While 94% of shoppers trust dairy products, less than half of shoppers trust deli-prepared dishes, deli meats and cheeses and baked goods, according to a recent report. But there is a way to encourage your shoppers to fill up their digital carts. What Can Retailers Do? With online ordering, the journey of helping shoppers skip long lines and save time is becoming more competitive than ever. Change shopper perception by establishing a cohesive perimeter look, increasing product visibility and making a personal connection with an engaging in-store [...]
Your Shoppers Are Making Sustainable Choices. Here’s How to Help Your Perimeter Resonate with Those Changing Preferences.
Your shoppers want to make sustainable choices – and it's driving their purchasing decisions. For example, 91% want to know how, where, when and by whom the food is produced, according to a recent report. Shoppers care so much that they will actually stop buying from a brand for sustainability reasons. What Can Retailers Do? Transition to display cases that use natural refrigerants like CO2 and propane (R-290) – and then use them to merchandise environmentally-conscious products. With sustainable display cases, retailers get the flexibility to merchandise responsibly sourced products – and shoppers get to feel good about their shopping [...]
Even Health-Focused Consumers Are Willing to Buy the Occasional Treat
Your shoppers want treats. While 66% of shoppers care about making healthy choices, about 90% feel that physical and emotional health go hand in hand – according to a recent report. Breaking it down: shoppers are reading product labels, but they also feel it's essential to their wellbeing to indulge in a treat if it's worth the splurge. What Can Retailers Do? Create an emotional connection with disruptive merchandising that makes it effortless for shoppers to switch their crash diet approach with an “I deserve a treat” mindset. With the right merchandising strategy, you can offer your shoppers the healthy [...]
Hillphoenix Supplies CO2 Systems for Puerto Rico’s First-Ever All CO2 Refrigerated Supermarket
Ralph's Supermercado y Mayorista has opened the first-ever CO2 (R744)-based supermarket in Puerto Rico. Built inside a decommissioned K-Mart in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the new Ralph's location opened its doors in December 2024. Bringing new technology to the island was a visionary goal for Jose Soto, President of Ralph's Supermercado y Mayorista. His aim was to find a sustainable solution to combat refrigeration challenges in this region, including high temperatures, high humidity and an unstable electrical system that can cause power outages and brownouts. The installation of the CO2 system at Ralph's was a collaborative effort involving the expertise [...]
EPA Recognizes Hillphoenix With GreenChill Store Certification Excellence For 13th Consecutive Year
ATLANTA, Oct. 29, 2024 — Hillphoenix, a pioneer in environmentally sustainable refrigeration, has once again earned the GreenChill Store Certification Excellence recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This achievement recognizes the commercial refrigeration systems manufacturer that installed the most advanced, sustainable refrigeration systems in GreenChill-Certified Stores in the past year. Hillphoenix has provided sustainable refrigeration for 777 stores. “We are committed to developing future-focused refrigeration solutions at Hillphoenix and very proud of our long history of developing sustainable refrigeration technology,” said Scott Martin, Director of Business Development and Industry Relations for Hillphoenix. “It is an honor to be [...]
Profits on the Perimeter: 6 Big Trends for Dairy, Deli and Bakery Departments
Appealing to the ever-shifting tastes of younger generations while preserving the purchasing habits of older generations may not be as impossible as it seems. With adaptable display cases and a watchful eye on trends, you can increase your basket ring by merchandising the perfect mix of products for exciting new dishes and classic go-to recipes. Profits on the Perimeter: 6 Big Trends for Dairy, Deli and Bakery Departments is based on a presentation at the IDDBA 2024 Show and features feedback from 1,500+ real shoppers. This trends report gives you actionable takeaways for merchandising flexibility to bridge the gaps between [...]
Frozen Foods Trends Report: How to Increase Basket Size with Merchandising Adjustments
The future of frozen foods is bright. The question becomes: How do you best promote and merchandise your frozen food – in and outside of the frozen food aisles – to increase your basket size? The simple answer: you can no longer treat the frozen department with a “business as usual” approach. Frozen Foods Trends Report: How to Increase Basket Size with Merchandising Adjustments features actionable takeaways from a partnership of Hillphoenix, the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), FMI, 210 Analytics and Circana. Click here to view the trends report.
Hillphoenix Launches ChargeSecure™ to Help Food Retailers Maintain CO2 Charge During Power Outages and Service Events
ATLANTA, June 7, 2024 — Food retailers can now have more protection. Hillphoenix has announced the release of ChargeSecure™, a charge preservation solution for CO2 refrigeration systems that offers peace of mind during power outages and service events. Designed specifically for Hillphoenix CO2 systems, ChargeSecure minimizes downtime and offers peace of mind during power outages and service events by maintaining charge. When the power comes back on, the system can restart immediately – helping stores get back up and running faster. “With our decades of experience in natural refrigeration systems, we designed ChargeSecure to offer a layer of security for [...]