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3 Tips to Elevate Your Store’s Foodservice Reputation
More shoppers are turning to retail foodservice, according to the latest The Power of Foodservice at Retail Report. Department, dollar and unit performance all increased for prepared foods and deli foodservice over the last year. But there’s still a gap between what shoppers are looking for and what they find. Half of shoppers report that their store’s prepared food is only somewhat appetizing at best. Smart food retailers use these merchandising pro tips to bridge the gap and show shoppers the quality and value they’re looking for—increasing basket ring in the process. Freshness Is the Foundation. “Ensure the quality and freshness of the food.” That’s the advice real shoppers gave food retailers for elevating their foodservice offerings in the Power of Foodservice report. Quality and freshness are the foundation for enticing merchandising, and refrigeration plays a huge role. The [...]
Hillphoenix Expands CO2 Portfolio with Next Generation Flex Mini for Food Retail and Industrial Markets
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 4, 2026 – Hillphoenix, part of Dover Food Retail and Dover (NYSE: DOV) and a pioneer in designing environmentally sustainable refrigeration systems, today announced the launch of the Next Generation Flex Mini. This high-performance CO₂ transcritical system provides a versatile, future-proof refrigeration solution designed for food retail and industrial applications.
Hillphoenix Champions the Vitality of Frozen Food at AFFI-CON 2026; Set to Launch Sponsored “Power of Frozen” Report
CONYERS, GA – Hillphoenix, part of Dover Food Retail, a pioneer in sustainable refrigeration solutions and a steadfast advocate for the frozen food industry, is proud to announce its featured participation at the upcoming AFFI-CON [...]
Scaling Without Friction: How AMS Managed a 20-State Rollout for a National Retail Leader
When a major national food retailer needed to upgrade 60+ sites across 20 different states, they faced a classic logistical nightmare: fragmentation. Typically, a project of this magnitude requires hiring dozens of different contractors, each [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
