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Controlling the Climate in a Grocery Store

Understanding micro-climates is the key to grasping ventilation strategies

February 11, 2021

A well-designed grocery store starts with understanding the individual micro-climates that are found throughout each store.

Grocery Distribution Center Uses UV Disinfection Robots

Robots designed to manage enhanced cleaning procedures required due to COVID-19

February 2, 2021

Retail Business Services is utilizing UV robots from Ava Robotics in two of its affiliated distribution centers.

Temperature and Humidity Play a Critical Role in Preserving Floral Arrangements

Fresh flowers require proper refrigeration

Joe Marchese

January 6, 2021

Test studies reveal the combination of both temperature and humidity plays a critical role in the preservation of fresh flowers.

Preben Bertelsen, global applications engineer of food retail at Danfoss.

Danfoss Looks At Megatrends Shaping The Industry

Virtual event offered informational sessions on air conditioning and commercial refrigeration trends

Joanna R. Turpin

October 15, 2020

In lieu of a traditional trade show and conference, Danfoss hosted its first-ever virtual event — Cooling United Live.

Governor to New York Malls: Get Your MERV On

Reopened malls focus on filtration, outdoor air, and system verification as the entire state moves to Phase 4

Robert Beverly

August 12, 2020

“Any malls that will open in New York — large malls — we will make it mandatory that they have air filtration systems that can filter out the COVID virus.”

Pandemic May Shift Grocery Design

Equipment flexibility is needed so that grocers can adapt quickly to customer demands

Joanna R. Turpin

August 12, 2020

The pandemic may bring about changes at grocery stores and other food retailers, which could affect how refrigeration systems are applied.

Small-Format Stores Require Different Refrigeration Strategy

There is no one-size-fits-all approach for selecting equipment designed for smaller spaces

Joanna R. Turpin

July 28, 2020

While large grocery stores are not going away any time soon, there is a new trend taking hold in the marketplace: the small-format grocery store.

Emerson: Discus Compressors

April 1, 2019

Suitable for multiple spaces, the new 4-D and 6-D models offer diverse features.

Walgreens Debuts Nation’s First Net Zero Energy Retail Store in Evanston, Ill.

Walgreens Plans to Generate Electricity and Reduce Energy Usage in the Store by More Than 50 Percent

December 9, 2013

With its solar panels, wind turbines, and a geothermal system, Walgreens celebrated the official opening of what is believed to be the nation’s first net zero energy retail store, anticipated to produce energy equal to or greater than it consumes.

Big-Box Looks to Solar as PV Prices Fall

Solar Energy Helps Offset Cost of Operating HVAC Systems at Large Retail Stores

Jen Anesi

June 17, 2013

With the price of photovoltaic (PV) panels falling rapidly, utilizing solar energy has suddenly become a cost-effective choice for many large retailers, who are now embracing the technology with open arms.