Content about Thermodynamics

October 25, 2012

By Sam Khalilieh

Study after study has concluded that adding doors to medium temperature coolers (MTC) is a great solution for a variety of issues that plague retailers. Whether looking at energy use, operational costs, product safety or consumer comfort, there is no downside to adding doors. So why do so many overlook this very basic approach?

March 15, 2012

Fresh & Easy and Hill Phoenix collaborate on GreenChill Platinum store

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market received the Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Partnership’s highest award — Platinum-Level Store Certification — for green refrigeration technology at its new store in Folsom, Calif.

February 10, 2011

Case Closed  

Fresh Madison Market, in downtown Madison, Wis., operates on three guiding principles: sustainability, eating well and green living. The 18,000-sq.-ft. store, which opened last year and has a fresh foods focus, adheres to eco-friendly practices throughout its operation and boasts an extensive recycling program that comes complete with its own cardboard baler. 

August 31, 2010

Taking Control of Energy Use

Reducing energy use...

August 4, 2010

Fresh & Easy aims to reduce in-store water consumption by 30%

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has embarked on an ambitious plan to reduce water consumption...

January 19, 2010

Report makes recommendations for cutting energy in restaurants

Water efficiency, use of green building materials and HVAC systems play a role in sustainability...

October 26, 2009

Hy-Vee enters Wisconsin with eco-friendly store

Hy-Vee on Tuesday opened its first Wisconsin location, in Madison. The 92,000-sq.-ft. supermarket, housed in...