As online competition increases rapidly and shoppers have more choices than ever before, retailers are tasked with delivering a shopping experience that exceeds customer expectations – all while maximizing productivity and controlling operating costs. At Carrier, we understand the unique challenges of the hypercompetitive retail sector, and we’re here to help, with decades of experience providing the world’s largest retailers with services and solutions covering HVAC and refrigeration.
Crate & Barrel operates more than 170 stores across the United States. To maintain the optimal environment for showcasing its products, its stores require four times more energy for lighting than traditional stores.
When building a new location in Durham, North Carolina, the retailer included Carrier equipment and the i-Vu Building Automation System. The solution integrates all HVAC and lighting components, providing a 70% reduction in HVAC costs and, in combination with a lighting redesign, a 50% reduction in lighting energy usage compared to earlier stores.
