A Better Way to Display Chilled Products
In a busy retail environment, customers do not always stop to open a door and search for products. An open air merchandiser creates a more convenient shopping experience by keeping chilled products visible, accessible, and ready to pick up.
For supermarkets, convenience stores, and fresh food retailers, every display space matters. A well-designed open display refrigerator helps businesses present more products in less space while maintaining the cooling performance needed for daily operation.
From beverages and dairy products to fruits, vegetables, and ready-to-eat foods, Xuefumei open air merchandisers are built to support high-traffic retail environments where product visibility, freshness, and operating efficiency all matter.
Commercial Open Air Merchandiser Models
Choosing an open air merchandiser is not only about size. The right design depends on what you sell, how much display space you have, and how customers move through your store.
Step Open Air Merchandiser CoolerA lower, more open display works well when you want products to be seen from a distance. This style is often used for fresh produce, promotions, and items that customers usually pick up while walking past.
Shelf Open Air MerchandiserWhen every inch of store space matters, a two-shelf layout gives you more room to organize products without taking up too much floor area. It is a practical choice for convenience stores and grab-and-go sections.
Large Open Air Merchandiser for Fresh FoodLarger stores often need more than a small display area. This design gives fruits, vegetables, and chilled products more space to create an attractive display throughout the day.
Right-Angle Open Air MerchandiserCorner spaces are usually difficult to use effectively. A right-angle design helps turn unused areas into additional selling space while keeping the product display easy for customers to browse.
Key Features of Our Open Air Merchandiser
An open air merchandiser has a difficult job. It needs to stay cold, keep products looking fresh, and remain efficient during long business hours. These are the details that make a difference in everyday retail operation.
Keeping an open display cold is not easy when customers are constantly reaching for products. The 360° airflow design keeps cold air moving through the cabinet for a more even temperature from top to bottom.
Fresh products do not handle temperature swings well. The smart control system keeps the cabinet around 2–8°C, making it a better choice for fruits, vegetables, drinks, and other chilled items.
A commercial refrigerator can run for thousands of hours every year. A reliable compressor, copper tubing, and thicker insulation help maintain cooling performance while reducing unnecessary energy waste.
A product that customers cannot see is harder to sell. Bright LED lighting and adjustable shelves make it easier to arrange products and create a cleaner retail display.
Fresh produce often loses its appearance before it loses its freshness. The fine mist option adds extra humidity to the display area, helping fruits and vegetables stay more attractive.
Small shops and large supermarkets rarely have the same requirements. Plug-in models are easier to install, while remote systems are often chosen when space, noise, or layout becomes a concern.
Custom Open Air Merchandiser Solutions for OEM Projects
Every store has different space, product categories, and display requirements. Our custom open air merchandiser solutions allow businesses to adjust cabinet designs based on their project needs.
✓ Customized Sizes for Different Retail Spaces
Store layouts are rarely the same. From compact convenience stores to large supermarkets, the cabinet size and structure can be adjusted to fit different installation spaces.
✓ Flexible Display Configurations
Different products require different display arrangements. Shelf design, cabinet style, temperature range, and optional features can be customized for beverages, fresh produce, and other chilled products.
✓ OEM Branding and Project Customization
For distributors and retail equipment partners, product consistency matters. We support OEM requirements including appearance adjustments, branding options, and customized solutions for specific market needs.
Open Air Merchandiser Applications
Open air merchandisers are used across different retail spaces, especially where chilled products need to stay visible and easy to access.
A small store may only need one cabinet beside the checkout area, while supermarkets often combine several units to create a longer fresh food display. Xuefumei offers different sizes and layouts to match these applications, with a working temperature range of 2-8°C.
Supermarkets usually use open air merchandisers for areas with frequent product movement.
Vegetables, fruits, dairy products, drinks, and packaged fresh foods can be displayed on the multi-level shelves. The open design makes it easier for customers to see the products and for staff to refill the cabinet during business hours.
For larger stores, models with 2000mm, 2500mm, or 3000mm length are commonly selected to build a wider display area. Smaller sections can also use 1500mm units when floor space is limited.
In convenience stores, refrigeration equipment is often placed where customers naturally pass by.
An open air merchandiser beside the entrance or checkout counter allows drinks, milk, desserts, and ready-to-eat products to be taken quickly without opening doors.
The lower cabinet options, including around 1350mm and 1450mm height, are suitable for stores that need good visibility across the shop. Taller models provide more shelf space when more products need to be displayed.
Fruit and vegetable stores normally focus on two things: keeping products fresh and making them look attractive.
The circulating air cooling system keeps the temperature more even inside the cabinet, while the optional mist system can be used for products that need additional humidity control.
Different cabinet lengths, such as 1500mm, 2000mm, 2500mm, and 3000mm, allow stores to select the right display capacity based on their daily product volume.
Bakery and deli products are usually displayed in areas where customers can directly view the products.
Open air refrigerated cabinets are suitable for cakes, pastries, sandwiches, salads, and other chilled prepared foods. Adjustable shelves make it easier to arrange products with different heights, while LED lighting keeps the display clear during the whole sales period.
Commercial Open Air Merchandiser Manufacturing & Supply
When selecting a commercial refrigeration supplier, retailers and distributors usually look beyond the product itself. Stable production, consistent quality, and safe delivery are important factors when planning a store project or bulk purchase.
Xuefumei manufactures open air merchandisers for supermarkets, convenience stores, and fresh food retailers, providing standard models and flexible configurations based on different display requirements.
Quality checks are carried out throughout the manufacturing process, not only after the unit is completed.
The refrigeration system, compressor installation, copper tubing, electrical components, cabinet structure, and finishing details are inspected before shipment. Each open air merchandiser is tested to make sure the cooling performance meets the required temperature range before delivery.
For supermarket chains, distributors, and commercial refrigeration projects, consistent supply is important.
Xuefumei supports batch production of open air merchandisers with different cabinet lengths, including 1500mm, 2000mm, 2500mm, and 3000mm models. Production arrangements can be adjusted according to order quantity, model selection, and delivery schedule.
Commercial refrigeration equipment requires proper protection during international transportation.
Before shipment, open air merchandisers are carefully packed to protect the cabinet surface, glass panels, and internal refrigeration components. Suitable packaging methods help reduce damage during loading, handling, and long-distance shipping.
Store layouts are different, so refrigeration equipment often needs different sizes and arrangements.
Xuefumei provides various open air merchandiser options with different lengths, shelf configurations, cabinet heights, and cooling designs. Standard models are available for regular orders, while product details can be adjusted according to specific project requirements.
Other Commercial Refrigeration Products
Designed for supermarkets and convenience stores that need vertical frozen food display with easy product access.
A practical choice for frozen food promotions and large-volume product display in supermarket aisles.
Suitable for drinks, dairy products, and packaged foods where product visibility and temperature control are both important.
A compact display option for cafes, bakeries, and checkout areas with limited space.
Open Air Merchandiser Buying Guide
Most customers start with one question before purchasing an open air merchandiser: how much display space do I actually need?
The answer usually depends on the products you sell and where the cabinet will be installed.
A supermarket with a large fresh food section may choose a 2500mm or 3000mm open air merchandiser to create a wider product display, while a convenience store may prefer a smaller unit that fits near checkout areas for quick grab-and-go sales.
Choosing the Right Size and Layout
The cabinet length is usually the first thing customers confirm before production.
Our open air merchandisers are available in common lengths such as 1500mm, 2000mm, 2500mm, and 3000mm, with different height and shelf configurations to match different store layouts.
For fresh produce, beverages, and dairy products, a wider display area helps retailers place more products in front of customers. Adjustable shelves also make it easier to arrange products with different sizes.
If your store has limited space or a special layout, customized dimensions can be discussed based on your installation requirements.
Related guide: How to Choose a Commercial Refrigerated Display Case for Your Store
Selecting Cooling Options for Different Stores
Another common question is whether to choose a plug-in model or a remote refrigeration system.
For small shops, convenience stores, and cafes, a plug-in open air merchandiser is easier to install and maintain because the refrigeration system is built into the cabinet.
For supermarkets and larger retail projects, a remote system can move the compressor away from the sales area, helping reduce noise and heat inside the store.
All models are designed for 2~8°C refrigerated display, with features such as 360° air circulation and intelligent temperature control to keep fresh products in stable condition during daily operation.
Related guide: Open Air Merchandiser vs Glass Door Refrigerator
In many cases, yes.
Convenience stores usually use them for products customers pick up without spending much time choosing, such as drinks, milk, and ready-to-eat food. The open design makes the products easier to notice, especially in busy areas.
The only thing to consider is the store space. A larger cabinet can hold more products, but it also takes up valuable floor area.
It depends more on your store layout than the number of shelves you want.
A 1500mm or 2000mm model is often enough for smaller stores. Supermarkets normally choose longer models, such as 2500mm or 3000mm, when they want a larger continuous display.
We have seen stores choose oversized cabinets because they wanted more capacity, but later found that customers had less space to move around.
Yes. This is actually the first question many customers ask.
The cabinet is designed with an air curtain cooling system and is normally used for chilled products at 2~8°C.
But an open cabinet is naturally more affected by the surrounding environment than a closed refrigerator. A stable indoor location usually gives better results than placing it near entrances or strong air movement.
Yes, especially for supermarkets and grocery stores.
The temperature range works for many fresh products, but keeping vegetables looking fresh also depends on moisture control. A product may still be cold but lose its appearance if it stays too dry for a long time.
For leafy vegetables and similar products, some stores choose additional humidity control options.
It depends on what you want customers to do.
If you want customers to see the products and pick them up quickly, an open air model usually works better. This is why they are common in beverage areas and grab-and-go sections.
A glass door refrigerator gives you a more enclosed space, but customers need to open the door before buying.
For many small and medium stores, a plug-in model is enough.
It is simpler because the refrigeration system is already included in the cabinet. Larger supermarkets often consider remote refrigeration because they may already have a central refrigeration system.
The choice is usually related to the size of the project rather than the cabinet itself.
Yes.
Not every store has the same layout. Some customers need a long cabinet to fill a wall, while others only have a small space near the checkout area.
The useful information is usually simple: where the cabinet will be placed, what products will be displayed, and the approximate length needed.
Usually, a few details are enough.
The product type, cabinet size, quantity, and shipping destination are the basic information we need first.
If it is a supermarket project, photos or a layout drawing can save a lot of back-and-forth because the available space is easier to understand.
