We love how the right shelving can completely refresh a store! The recent renovation project at the picturesque Mississippi Market natural foods co-op exemplifies this perfectly. We partnered with their team to install ELITE™ Self Facers in the Frozen and Meat sections, transforming these areas into organized, modern spaces that enhance product visibility and store appeal.
A Before-and-After Experience
Before the upgrade, the Meat and Frozen sections featured OEM shelving in refrigerated cases that, while functional, required employees to spend extra time front-facing products manually. Items were often stacked irregularly, making it challenging for shoppers to find what they needed. You can see the OEM shelving in the photos of the Bread section, below, as opposed to the new shelving installed in the Frozen and Meat sections.
Before: Refrigerated cases with OEM shelving
After: Refrigerated cases with ELITE Self Facers
ELITE Self Facers: Features that Shine
Everyone was thrilled to see how the ELITE™ Self Facers completely transformed these areas! The fresh installation presents a sleek, modern aesthetic that not only looks high-end but also optimizes merchandising. The ELITE Self Facers allow for better product arrangement, ensuring that everything is easily accessible and visually appealing.
One of the standout features of the ELITE Self Facers is their ability to adjust to various product sizes, ensuring that every item—from family-sized frozen items to artisanal meats—has its place. This adaptability promotes a clean, uniform appearance and enhances the shopping experience by making it easy to browse products.
Additionally, the ELITE Self Facers come with a convenient pull-out feature for easy stocking. This innovative design minimizes the time employees spend restocking and front-facing products, resulting in significant labor savings. With a simple pull-out mechanism, staff can efficiently manage inventory, ensuring that the shelves remain well-organized and appealing to shoppers.
The bright lights and modern design of the ELITE Self Facers brought a pop of vibrancy to the open cases in the Meat section. You can see the inviting atmosphere created by these shelves, making the entire area feel more like a gourmet market than a traditional grocery store.
After: Open refrigerated case with ELITE Self Facers
Keeping It Fresh
At Carlson AirFlo, we promise to showcase fresh every day in every way! Our work at the Mississippi Market is just one example of how we can beautifully transform grocery spaces. Whether it's through our innovative ELITE™ Self Facers or other custom shelving solutions, our goal is to create a fresh, organized, inviting shopping experience that draws customers in and keeps them coming back.
As we continue to partner with both smaller local co-ops and larger grocery chains, we’re excited to deliver fresh transformations made possible through effective merchandising. Our installations don’t just change the look of a store; they renew the entire shopping experience.
If you’re considering an upgrade for your store, or if you simply want to learn more about how Carlson AirFlo can help you keep your merchandising fresh, we’d love to hear from you!