Hussmann will emphasize innovation in food retailing at grand opening on Sept 20 in Bridgeton, MO

Date Announced: 29 Aug 2012 Hussmann is beginning an exciting new chapter in its distinguished history of innovation and technology-based solutions. On September 20, the Grand Opening of the new Hussmann Global Hub will take place at the Hussmann headquarters in Bridgeton, MO. The Global Hub is a strategic resource for creative, conceptual thinking that will evoke ideas and solutions to unleash the potential of food retailing. It offers a variety of interactive, computer based and physical venues providing innovative ideas to help retailers enhance their sales and operations.Visitors to the Global Hub will enjoy a dynamic experience that will encourage their participation and dialogue around:• Evolving industry trends and events that affect the present and future of food retailing: Visitors can select topics of interest from Hussmann’s “Video Magazine” to learn more about industry news and new trends that are critical to their business.• Retail food strategies and attracting customers: In the Central Hub, retailers will have the opportunity to discuss their challenges, brainstorm solutions and develop strategies for the future.• New technologies that can help improve sales and operations: Guests can navigate through Hussmann’s newest equipment and technologies via the Hussmann App table. Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn more about, and collaborate with employees from, Hussmann’s four plants in the U.S. and Mexico, where the equipment is manufactured, and tour the facilities via live web-cams.• Merchandising and design ideas from global retail outlets: Creative thinking will be sparked by photos of retail outlets around the world and Hussmann’s in-store photo gallery, with discussions on how to incorporate these ideas into today’s retail food stores.• Futuristic displays and point-of-sale approaches to stimulate creative planning: Recently released products and future concepts are sure to push the limits of conventional thinking. Together we can focus on the future of food retailing and how new technologies, innovations and ideas will impact our industry.You’re invited!Please join us to see, feel and experience the excitement of the Hussmann Global Hub at the Grand Opening Celebration!Date: Thursday, September 20, 2012Time: 10 amLocation: Hussmann Corporate Headquarters, 12999 St. Charles Rock Road, Bridgeton, MO 63044RSVP by September 10: Cheryl Beach at 314-298-6421 or email [email protected].

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