Create Spectacular Holiday Food Destinations in 2 Steps
Looking for inspired holiday display ideas that will really make an impact? The merchandising experts at Hillphoenix are here to help you take the everyday and turn it into something spectacular. Creating dynamic, attention-grabbing destinations in your store is key to drawing in shoppers, providing a memorable experience and driving those all-important repeat visits. The good news is, you can create a holiday food destination in two simple steps—without a massive budget or pricey designer. Our two-step approach can be applied to any holiday in any department in your food retail store. How We Turned a Frozen Food End Cap [...]
Achieving Scale: 10,000+ Linear Feet of Close the Case Installed Across Multiple Major Retailers in One Year
In today’s competitive retail landscape, efficiency and sustainability are non-negotiable. For grocery and convenience stores, one of the most impactful upgrades is retrofitting open refrigerated cases with glass doors, a process often referred to as Close the Case (CTC). But for large, multi-state chains, managing this transformation can quickly turn into a logistical nightmare of sourcing, scheduling, and contractor coordination. This is where the Hillphoenix® AMS Group excels, turning a daunting multi-vendor project into a single, seamless, turnkey solution. In a landmark demonstration of operational scale and program reliability, our team has successfully deployed over 10,000 linear feet of our [...]
The Power of CO₂: How Hillphoenix’s Innovative Solutions Can Transform Your Business
Unlocking the full potential of CO₂ As sustainability and energy efficiency become top priorities for retailers, CO₂ refrigeration systems are emerging as a powerful solution. At Hillphoenix, we're helping businesses unlock the full potential of natural refrigerants, delivering performance, reliability, and long-term savings. Our innovative technologies, including Low-Pressure Ejectors, CO₂ThermaBoost, and Parallel Compression, are designed to solve real-world challenges while optimizing operations across store formats. Unlock the Power of CO₂ThermaBoost Optimized for all store sizes, CO₂ThermaBoost offers a game-changing solution for retailers looking to reduce their carbon footprint. With maximized heat reclaim, this technology is: 6x more efficient than electric [...]
From 4 Feet of Water to Fully Operational: How The Hillphoenix® AMS Group Rebuilt a Retailer’s Refrigeration System in Just 3 Weeks
When a disaster strikes, a retailer's primary goal is simple: get back to business as fast as possible. But what happens when a tropical storm or heavy rain floods your store with 3 to 4 feet of water, completely compromising critical infrastructure like your refrigeration system? That was the devastating challenge faced by one of our valued retail partners. The water damage was extensive, requiring a full tear-down and rebuild of the entire store structure. The clock was ticking, and the priority was a swift, expert recovery. The Immediate Call for Expertise Having worked with the Hillphoenix AMS Group on [...]
Dover Food Retail Announces Expansion of Manufacturing Campus in Virginia
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Dover Food Retail, a part of Dover (NYSE: DOV) and a leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems and refrigerated display cases, announced that it will invest over $20 million to expand its Virginia operations by relocating its Anthony® brand manufacturing from Sylmar, CA, to its Virginia campus, which is projected to create more than 300 new jobs over the next year. The investment will expand on its current production with skilled workers manufacturing a wide range of commercial glass refrigerators and freezer doors and frames, utilizing cutting-edge technology to meet the demanding specifications of [...]
Dover Operating Companies to Showcase Innovative Technologies at Leading Convenience and Fuel Retail Trade Show
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dover (NYSE: DOV) today announced that several of its operating companies will present a broad range of innovative solutions at the upcoming National Association of Convenience Stores Trade Show ("NACS Show") and Petroleum Equipment Institute Convention ("PEI Convention") – the premier convenience-store and retail-fueling industry event in the United States – from October 14-17, 2025, in Chicago, IL. With over 152,000 stores serving more than 160 million customers daily, the convenience retail industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by opportunities in clean energy, advanced retail fueling, digital software platforms, foodservice, refrigeration and vehicle wash solutions. At the [...]
The Food Retailer’s Guide to Holiday Merchandising for Inflation-Wary Shoppers
The holiday season is right around the corner, but your shoppers are worried about more than dry turkey and overcooked stuffing. A whopping 86% of US adults name the cost of groceries as a source of stress in their lives, according to the latest research. In fact, the cost of groceries ranks higher than any other financial stressor, and it’s impacting shopper behavior. This isn’t breaking news to food retailers. Inflation was one of the hottest topics at this year’s IDDBA show, with presenters from every corner of the industry exploring consumer sentiment about rising prices. We captured a few [...]
3 Merchandising Tips to Connect With Meal Planning Shoppers
Meal planning is here to stay, and it presents a big opportunity for food retailers. Between inflation and economic uncertainty, shoppers are increasingly budget-conscious. That means more strategic purchasing, more planning around meals, and more cooking at home. In fact, at least 2 out of 3 shoppers do some degree of meal planning, according to research from FMI’s The Power of Foodservice at Retail Report. What Can Food Retailers Do to Build Loyalty With Today’s Meal Planning Shoppers? The shift toward more meal planning and home cooking opens up opportunities for food retailers to inspire shopper loyalty with innovative merchandising [...]
How to Attract Inflation-Wary Shoppers With Foodservice at Food Retail
Rising costs and inflation are shaping shopper behavior. Since the pandemic, there has been a shift toward meal planning, meal prepping and dining at home that puts food retailers in a good position to win market share. That’s because more than ever, shoppers are looking for value—and the latest research shows they are finding it in prepared foodservice items. According to data from FMI’s The Power of Foodservice at Retail Report, more than half of shoppers say deli prepared foods offer a good value. When it comes to choosing between a fast-casual restaurant and prepared foods from a food retailer, [...]
Merchandising Tips to Attract Health-Conscious Shoppers
Most shoppers are looking for healthful, nutritious options when it comes to prepared meals and deli foodservice items. In fact, 2 out of 3 shoppers report they put at least some focus into finding healthy prepared items, according to research from FMI’s The Power of Foodservice at Retail Report. But there’s a gap between what shoppers want and what they’re seeing on food retail shelves, according to the same research. Only 26% of shoppers report being “very satisfied” with the options available. Luckily, there are steps that food retailers can take to merchandise their products strategically for the majority of [...]