From Concept to Checkout: Retail Fridges Designed for Supermarkets, Gas Stations, Pharmacies, and Beyond

New Retail Refrigerators Built to Perform: Meet the Minus Forty 48-UOGR and QBD CD72-HC

No matter your retail business, whether you’re running a high-traffic supermarket, a chain of convenience stores or gas stations, a bustling airport kiosk, or an unattended retail concept, the retail refrigerators you choose can make or break your business. Today’s shoppers demand freshness, visibility, and instant access to product. And for retailers, that means having retail refrigerators that can deliver on performance, efficiency, and reliability.

At Due North, we believe high-performance retail refrigerators aren’t a “nice to have”—they’re essential for modern merchandising success. From the layout of your store to the appeal of your product displays, the right retail refrigerator makes all the difference in moving product and boosting bottom lines.

That’s why, at Due North, we’re proud to introduce two powerful additions to our retail refrigeration lineup: the Minus Forty® 48-UOGR Open Air Merchandiser and the QBD® CD72-HC Three-Door Cooler. Designed with purpose, engineered for high-velocity retail, and built right here in North America, these two new models are your fast track to better merchandising and more efficient cooling.

Why Quality Retail Refrigerators Are Business-Critical

From daily beverage sales to high-margin grab-and-go items, refrigerated merchandisers are the heart of many retail environments. In today’s competitive landscape, where retail formats range from traditional grocery stores to compact micro markets, pet food and dollar stores, retail refrigerators must do more than just keep products cold—they must attract attention, support impulse buying, and adapt to varied spaces.

Here’s why investing in high-quality retail refrigerators is essential:

• Product Integrity: Consistent temperatures protect product quality and safety.
• Energy Savings: ENERGY STAR®-rated models reduce utility bills while improving sustainability.
• Visual Merchandising: Sleek design and LED lighting draw in customers and support brand messaging.
• Space Optimization: Smart sizing options fit everything from large supermarkets to airport kiosks.
• Scalable Performance: High-capacity models maintain cooling performance in high-demand environments and promotional displays.

Meet the Breezy Minimalist: Minus Forty 48-UOGR Retail Refrigerator

Best For:

• Grab-and-go fresh food
• Beverages and perishables
• Grocery, micromarkets, convenience, and foodservice environments

The 48-UOGR is the retail fridge that lives for clean lines, open access, and constant chill. This open-air merchandiser is all about presentation without compromise, delivering standout visibility and exceptional cooling in a sleek, modern footprint.

Benefits of the Minus Forty 48-UOGR Retail Fridge:

• Open-Air Access: Ideal for high-frequency grab-and-go environments where visibility and access drive conversion.
• Flexible Sizing: Available in standard and shallow-depth footprints to suit various store layouts.
• Best-in-Class Cooling: Designed to reduce temperature swings and preserve freshness with precision.
• Energy Efficiency: ENERGY STAR®-certified performance helping reduce operating costs.
• North American Craftsmanship: Built and shipped locally, ensuring quality and fast delivery.

This is the retail refrigerator for retailers who value style, smart cooling, and high product turnover. With the 48-UOGR, your merchandising moves will look as good as they perform.

Enter the Capacity King: QBD CD72-HC Retail Refrigerator

Best For:

• Beverage promotions
• Large-scale grocery, foodservice, and convenience retail
• High-volume, high-impact displays

If you’re running bold promotions, stocking major beverage lines, or moving product at scale, the QBD CD72-HC is your merchandising powerhouse. With space to hold up to 960 20oz bottles, it’s built to deliver maximum impact and minimum maintenance.

Benefits of the QBD CD72-HC Retail Refrigerator:

• High-Capacity Design: Three-door configuration provides expansive space for maximum product density and visibility.
• Cooling Deck Innovation: Patented technology allows for easier servicing and improved energy efficiency.
• Sliding or Swing Door Options: Choose the format that fits your space and service model.
• Smart Technology Options: Add SmartLock™, IoT sensors, and digital displays for better product security and data insight.
• ENERGY STAR®-Certified: Get more performance with less energy waste.
• Built for Performance: North American construction ensures reliability to meet the needs of retailers who can’t afford downtime.

When display volume and merchandising power matter, this retail fridge delivers. Whether you’re running a grocery promotion or powering beverage sales in a micro market, the CD72-HC helps you go big—and keep cool.

Ready for Anything: Retail Refrigerators for Any Retail Environment

From pet retail to foodservice, pharmacy to unattended retail, retail refrigerators need to be as diverse and dynamic as the businesses that use them. Due North’s new Minus Forty and QBD models are tailored to support both established retailers and fast-growing concepts.

And they’re not just coolers – they’re critical revenue tools and what matters is that they are dependable, energy-efficient, and built to perform under pressure.

Built for Speed: Due North’s ‘Idea to Aisle’ Promise

Every retailer knows that agility is everything. That’s why our new launches are also built around the Due North Idea to Aisle model—our commitment to accelerating your go-to-market strategy. From concept to product launch, we reduce lead times, simplify supply chains, and deliver innovative retail refrigerators that get you shelf-ready, fast.

With both the 48-UOGR and the CD72-HC, you get more than a cooler. You get a partner in merchandising success. One that’s:

• Fast to deliver
• Easy to install
• Designed to perform
• Built to sell more

Smarter Retail Refrigerators. Bigger Results.

Due North is proud to manufacture the highest-performing retail refrigerators, freezers, and merchandisers right here in North America. With our new Minus Forty and QBD models, we’re delivering not just better cooling—but smarter selling.

Don’t settle for average when the market demands exceptional. These new retail fridges are engineered to keep your store running cool and your products moving fast.

Ready to move from Idea to Aisle?
Visit ideatoaisle.com to learn more or contact us for a personalized quote.

Smarter Cooling. Faster Merchandising. Bigger Results.
That’s the Due North difference.