Chris is dreaming about a new Produce case. Look at that smile on her face as she imagines displaying vegetables in a rack that doesn’t freeze the cabbage solid on one half, while running too warm on the other half, and that never has its wiring catch on fire! (We are not making this up).
If you haven’t been in to the store recently, you might not be aware that the left half of our tired wet rack finally bit the dust this week. We have been patching, recharging coolant, running extra defrost cycles, anything we can think of, to prolong its little life, but the cost vs benefit balance has finally tipped. Both of our Freezers have similar issues, running perpetual ice waterfalls inside that defy repairs, and ruin product.
Fortunately, a genuine solution is on the horizon. Chris is NOT JUST DREAMING!!! As part of our mini-remodel of the front of the store, we are purchasing several new cases to display produce, refrigerated and frozen goods. These will be brand new, clean and energy-efficient, allowing us to better serve you, our member-owners, with the fresh and prepared foods you desire! The renovation will also allow us to locate loud compressors on our roof top, thereby reducing noise and heat in the store. Imagine a pleasant, more quiet environment in which to shop!
The new display cases should also allow us to more sensibly group product, and perhaps bring in new lines of goods. If you have ideas for new product you’d like to see us carry, we always welcome your suggestions! Talk to a Dept. Head when you’re in the store, or send us an email. THIS IS YOUR STORE! We hope you will join with us in celebrating the changes and updates that are on the horizon for the co-op.
Stay tuned for more exciting news next week about what else the remodel will bring to you.