PRESS RELEASE: Glass Fridge Retrofits Help Aussie Retailers Cut Soaring Energy Bills

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SYDNEY, New South Wales – July 24, 2025

Australian retailers are reporting energy savings of up to 40% as retrofit door enquiries rise 15% in response to climbing electricity prices. According to Focus Doors Managing Director Ben Nightingale, more businesses are choosing glass insert door retrofits as a cost-effective alternative to replacing entire refrigeration units.

“For a lot of smaller shops, refrigeration can make up between 30 and 60% of their total electricity use,” said Nightingale. “That’s why retrofitting open display fridges with glass doors is such a smart move. It cuts wasted energy immediately and avoids the cost of full fridge replacement. Some stores are saving up to 40% from day one.”
The trend follows widespread energy price increases, including a 24% rise in electricity bills in Queensland (energyconsumersaustralia.com.au/projects/retail-tariff-tracker) and 23% in South Australia over the past year. Focus Doors has installed more than 1,000 retrofit doors across Australia and New Zealand this year, reflecting growing demand for affordable energy solutions.

“Retailers, especially independent supermarkets, delis and petrol stations, are under pressure from high energy bills,” said Nightingale. “Refrigeration is one of their biggest expenses, and without doors on those fridges, a lot of that energy is simply lost into the store.”

Glass retrofit doors (https://focusdoors.com.au/focus-product/vidro-retrofit-frameless-glass-doors-3/) provide a faster and significantly more affordable solution compared to full fridge replacements. Installations are typically completed within one day, and most stores recover the upfront investment within 1 to 2 years.

One recent example is a family-run supermarket in regional New South Wales that retrofitted three open display fridges. The store reported a 20% reduction in refrigeration costs, along with improved comfort for customers and a cleaner store appearance.

“Don’t wait until your fridges break down or your power bill becomes unmanageable,” Nightingale advised. “If you’re running open displays, you’re literally watching your profits leak out. A retrofit is a simple and fast fix that reduces energy use, improves presentation, and usually pays for itself within one to two years.”
The retrofit solution also addresses other retailer challenges, such as maintaining consistent temperatures to extend shelf life, increasing product visibility, and creating a more attractive in-store experience for customers.

About Focus Doors
Focus Doors provides industry-leading glass refrigeration doors and cool room products that help supermarkets and retailers reduce energy costs, improve product visibility, and maintain food quality. With a focus on innovation and durability, Focus Doors empowers stores to enhance customer experience and boost sales. Visit www.focusdoors.com.au
Contact Information
Ben Nightingale, Managing Director
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1300 780 186