Top Trends for Supermarket Retailers

If you own or manage a grocery store, take note: Consumer demands and industry regulations are changing. As we head into the New Year, get on board with the following trends for supermarket retailers:

1. A focus on fresh. The issue isn't whether or not you offer fresh food, but it's how you advertise it. Back up your freshness claim with numbers and data. You may also want to try incorporating in-store demonstrations to engage shoppers and show off your store's fresh foods.

2. Changes to refrigerant regulations. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is continuing to phase out traditional refrigerants that many supermarkets were built on. Regulatory changes means grocery stores will have to upgrade to newer, eco-friendlier systems. Ask the experts of East Coast Refrigeration about switching to CO2 refrigeration systems.

3. Increased complexity. Consumers want more than your average grocery store. They want larger spaces, fresher food, and a cohesive brand experience. It's important to have a flexible store infrastructure -- this will allow you to adapt to shoppers' needs and preferences as they change.

You can count on us to make sure your supermarket is up-to-date and operating as efficiently as possible. Allow East Coast Refrigeration to help your grocery store navigate the trends in 2016 and beyond. Call us at 631-249-4556 to learn more.

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