Retailers can benefit from investing in smarter shop equipment
WITH sustainability high on the agenda in the convenience channel, Graeme Ross, national account manager, UK&IE, with Danfoss Climate Solutions, has been providing some valuable insights.
What are the key shopfitting solutions that can help retailers boost profits?
Solutions that enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs are crucial for boosting profits.
Danfoss offers advanced smart refrigeration case controls that optimise these systems by adjusting the refrigerant flow in real-time, reducing energy consumption.
Additionally, Danfoss provides heat recovery solutions that capture waste heat from refrigeration systems and repurpose it for heating store spaces or hot water, turning a cost into an asset.
What are the benefits of investing in energy efficiency solutions/technology?
Investing in solutions, such as those provided by Danfoss, offers substantial benefits, including reduced energy bills, improved sustainability, and longer equipment lifespan.
For example, our smart refrigeration controls can deliver up to 30% energy savings. Danfoss’s heat recovery systems capture and reuse waste heat from refrigeration units, which can cover up to 90% of a store’s heating needs, significantly lowering overall energy consumption and costs.
What questions should retailers be asking when investing in store equipment?
Retailers should ask about the equipment’s energy efficiency, adaptability to future needs, and total cost of ownership.
They should also inquire about the potential for heat recovery, asking if the equipment can capture waste heat for other uses in the store.
How can retailers ensure they’re investing in a solution that’s right for their store?
Retailers should consider their store’s specific needs, including energy usage patterns, and environmental impact.
Danfoss provides tailored solutions that adjust to real-time cooling demands and heat recovery systems that maximize energy use by repurposing waste heat.
This consultative approach ensures that the investment aligns with the store’s size, layout, and operational goals.
What solutions does your firm offer and how do these differ from the competition? What’s your USP?
Danfoss has a comprehensive range of solutions tailored for food retail, including energy-efficient refrigeration controls, low GWP refrigerant solutions, and heat recovery solutions. This integrated approach – where all systems work together seamlessly to optimise efficiency – sets us apart from the competition.
What is your advice for retailers who could be hesitant about introducing new shopfitting solutions to stores given the ongoing financial squeeze?
Retailers concerned about the upfront costs should focus on the long-term savings. Danfoss’s energy-efficient solutions often pay for themselves within a few years.
Heat recovery, in particular, turns waste into valuable energy, reducing heating costs significantly, which is a compelling benefit in today’s financial climate.
Are there long-term financial benefits to introducing this equipment that could benefit a c-store retailer?
Yes, there are substantial long-term financial benefits. Danfoss’s heat recovery systems, for instance, can cover a sizeable portion of a store’s heating needs by utilizing waste heat from refrigeration units.
This reduces energy bills and lessens reliance on external heating sources. For a c-store retailer, this means lower operational costs, freeing up capital for other investments, and a smaller carbon footprint.
Do you have any NPD or campaigns you want to shout about?
We’re currently promoting our Smart Store solutions, which integrate advanced controls, heat recovery and IoT technology to create an optimised and energy-efficient retail environment.
These innovations provide significant cost savings and sustainability benefits, which we are highlighting through real-world case studies in our upcoming campaign.
