One Beyond Saves Over £320,000 Annually with Lowe Rental Partnership

New nationwide discount retailer realises huge savings on energy & operational costs while improving the customer experience.

In February 2024, One Beyond partnered with Lowe Rental to upgrade instore refrigeration across its 100+ stores.

Lowe Rental’s innovative Rental+ model has given One Beyond access to cutting edge equipment & full support, without paying for ownership – allowing upgrades to its refrigeration estate without being tied to legacy equipment or sunk capital costs.

The new state of the art refrigeration units provided by Lowe Rental reduce energy consumption by over 70%, offering improved temperature consistency, quieter operation, and enhanced product presentation.

One Beyond, the UK’s newest and fastest-growing value retailer, has slashed operational costs and reduced its environmental footprint with a major upgrade to its energy-efficient in-store refrigeration in partnership with Lowe Rental. Part of a wider drive for sustainability and efficiency, the initiative has delivered significant savings while enhancing the shopping experience across its 100+ stores.

The Challenge

The retailer’s large fleet of open-fronted multideck display fridges, while reliable, consumed large amounts of energy due to constant exposure to ambient store air. With rising energy costs and ambitious sustainability targets, refrigeration became a key focus. One Beyond set out to replace its nationwide fleet with modern, energy-efficient units without disrupting store operations or tying up significant capital.

The Solution

Partnering with Lowe Rental, a global specialist in commercial refrigeration and catering equipment, One Beyond replaced its old units with state-of-the-art, doored multidecks provided under Lowe Rental’s innovative Rental+ plan.

The agreement was structured as a multi-year rental deal including:

Comprehensive Service & Maintenance – preventative maintenance and rapid-response support to minimise downtime.
High-Efficiency Equipment – modern doored refrigeration units designed to reduce energy consumption by over 70%.
Capital-Free Upgrade – enabling One Beyond to modernise without a large upfront investment while spreading costs predictably over five years.

Results & Impact

Electricity Reduction: Over 70% decrease in energy consumption across the store network.
Annual Energy Savings: £320,000.
Operational Benefits: Improved temperature consistency, quieter operation, and enhanced product presentation.
Environmental Impact: Significant cut in carbon emissions, supporting One Beyond’s sustainability objectives.

Customer Experience Transformation

Beyond the financial and environmental benefits, the upgraded cabinets have contributed to a visually appealing store environment that supports One Beyond’s goal of improving the shopping experience for its customers.

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