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 [...]
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 [...]
How to Drive Traffic By Merchandising Your Store’s Signature Items
Offering a unique signature item is a great way to build your brand. In theory, your store’s signature foodservice item (like a rotisserie chicken, a sandwich or a pizza) drives traffic. It’s craveable, so shoppers come in looking for that one special product but grab a few extras while they’re in store. It’s an extension of your brand that’s made its way into your shoppers’ weekly rotation. Except the data tells a different story. When asked, “Is your favorite grocery store known for one of its foodservice items?” two out of three shoppers said either “no” or “I’m not sure,” [...]
How Smart Remodeling Benefits Your Food Retail Store
In the fast-paced world of food retail, staying relevant and appealing to customers is vital for success. Remodeling a retail store is an excellent way to breathe new life into your business, offering a range of benefits that can significantly impact both customer satisfaction and profitability. Remodeling a store offers an excellent opportunity to significantly elevate operational efficiency and modernize a store's appearance, ultimately creating a more engaging shopping experience for customers and a more productive workplace for employees. A thoughtfully designed store layout optimizes workflows, enabling employees to navigate easily and manage inventory effectively. The Benefits of Smart Remodeling [...]
Don’t Think ‘Different Generations’ – Think Merchandising ‘Multicultural Meals’
New flavors aren’t just for adventurous Gen Zers. Shoppers of all ages are wanting to try new foods. In fact, 92% of Gen Zers and Millennials like exploring new flavors and 79% of Baby Boomers are happy to try a new dish, according to a recent report. Because of social media and cultural immersion, shoppers of all ages are discovering new cuisines, including Asian and Latin peppery and spicy flavors tempting more and more tastebuds. What Can Retailers Do? Retailers should create disruptive merchandising and co-purchasing options with classic items and new exciting flavors to make it easy for shoppers [...]
Here’s How to Persuade Your Shoppers to Splurge on Perimeter Foods
Shoppers are budget-conscious, but they can be persuaded to spend a little extra for the right product. For example, 94% say they can be convinced to splurge on a product – and around 50% will splurge on food for a special occasion or if it fits into their healthy eating goals. Even better news for the deli department: 70% of shoppers say they would go to a store they don’t typically go to for a specific deli product – and most of them will even drive further for that deli product. What Can Retailers Do? Create events worth celebrating – [...]
