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For decades, fluorescent tubes were the go-to lighting choice for convenience stores (c-stores) due to their longer life and lower operating cost compared to traditional incandescent bulbs. There are some drawbacks to fluorescents, however, and as a business owner reducing cost has to be weighed against customer satisfaction. Thankfully, recent innovations in lighting technology have provided c-store owners with a more efficient option that customers tend to prefer—LED tube lighting. Consider the following four reasons why you should replace your fluorescent tube lights with LED tubes. LED Tubes are More Efficient and Have Longer Lifespans C-stores tend to have extended hours, and they’re often open 24-hours. That means your lights are virtually never off, making lifespan and efficiency exceedingly important. For instance, a T5 LED bulb —a 4 foot tube—such as the T5/T8 LED Tube Light 4ftfrom LED provider Hyperikon, offers the same high-output performance of comparable flu...

Lighting is an essential aspect of any store or business regardless of what you’re selling. It not only helps customers see the products for sale and navigate the store with ease, but your lighting could also be your best (not to mention the most cost-effective) sales tool. In grocery stores, the lighting matters even more as you want the food to look appetizing to customers, and there’s more to it than just having bright LED tube lights throughout the store.   Let’s take a look at a few ways to incorporate LED lighting inside and outside your grocery store for maximum effect. Make Produce Look Its Best When buying fruits and vegetables, customers care more about their appearance than perhaps any other product in the store. Whether they’re serving a fruit platter at their upcoming party or picking up berries for their morning smoothies, since fruit and many veggies are often served fresh and at their best, they need to look the part. Bad lighting can ruin a...