Epta’s Future-Ready Refrigeration Solutions Power Retail Success in Zingst and Barth

In the picturesque Baltic Sea resort town of Zingst, the Peninsula in Germany, supermarkets face a unique operational challenge: seamlessly meeting the varying needs of both tourists and locals. While the town enjoys a quiet winter season with approximately 3,200 residents, this number swells to an impressive 28,000 visitors during peak summer months. At the Edeka store at Boddenhörn 1b, this seasonal influx is crucial—around 70% of their annual revenue is generated in the summer.To effectively cater to vacation guests while maintaining everyday service for locals, the store offers a carefully curated product range, with a strong focus on regional specialities. In addition to beer, soft drinks, juices, and spirits from small local producers, customers can find dairy products, honey, and handmade pasta sourced from nearby suppliers. A particular highlight is the local superfood sea buckthorn, offered in nearly every conceivable form—from jam and juice to bruschetta, mustard, pralines, bread mix, oil, and chocolate. This strong connection to local culture, paired with a prime location in the town centre, creates a shopping experience that resonates with both residents and vacationers on their way to the beach.Modernisation with a Clear VisionIn February 2023, the retailer took over the store and began a comprehensive modernisation project, completed in spring 2024. A key component of this transformation was the replacement of the refrigeration units, with a clear emphasis on sustainability, energy efficiency, and future-proof design.The main aim was to create a store which looks modern and performs at the highest level, even after five years. This vision led to the choice of Epta cabinets, Shape Trad-LS from the Mozaïk family by Bonnet Névé, a solution that combines a sleek, contemporary design with exceptional energy performance. Customer preferences also played a crucial role in the decision-making process. Shoppers increasingly favour self-service options because they ensure freshness and extended shelf life, while store staff prefer working on the sales floor rather than behind the counter. With changing consumption habits—particularly a decline in meat demand—the store now uses Shape M SV refrigerated cabinets from the Mozaïk family by Bonnet Névé to display fresh pre-packed products such as cold cuts, dairy, fresh meat, deli items, and fourth range products.Flexible, Convertible Refrigeration Solutions for Maximising Space and Product VisibilityThe 2.5-meter-long Shape Trad-LS counter is currently operated as a service counter for meat and cold cuts. Thanks to its folding glass top and convertible superstructure, the counter can be transformed into a self-service unit within minutes—an essential advantage during staff shortages or vacation periods.This flexibility enables efficient merchandising strategies and ensures optimal product preservation for fresh loose goods such as meat, cured meats, dairy, and deli products. By combining functionality with elegant design, Epta’s Mozaïk line allows the retailer to maintain a premium presentation that aligns with modern consumer expectations.For beverages, dairy products, and fresh produce, SkyView Plus remote cabinets from the SkyEffect family, Bonnet Névé, ensure maximum storage capacity and excellent product visibility. These vertical cabinets create the impression of a “wall of products”, making the refrigeration units virtually invisible and directing the shopper’s focus to the assortment itself.Designed specifically for supermarkets and hypermarkets, SkyView Plus offers outstanding energy efficiency, optimal temperature stability, and an elegant, modern aesthetic. This makes it an ideal choice for high-traffic holiday destinations like Zingst, where operational efficiency and customer experience are paramount.Comprehensive EptaService SupportTo ensure long-term reliability, Epta Kältetechnik Ost supplied both the refrigeration units and the corresponding refrigeration system, complemented by EptaService support. This all-around service solution guarantees that a technician can respond quickly to any issues, ensuring uninterrupted operation during the busiest months of the year.With efficient, eco-friendly refrigeration solutions and responsive service support, the Edeka store in Zingst—and its partner store in Barth—are perfectly equipped to meet seasonal demand fluctuations, optimise operational performance, and offer customers an outstanding shopping experience.