--- title: Resources - Blog description: Read more about our blogs pertaining to auction, liquidation, and sustainability practices. image: https://samauctions.com/hubfs/SAM%20Logo%202018.jpg --- [![SAM Auctions Logo Clear Background](https://samauctions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-07-16%20at%2011.09.17%20AM.png?width=2176&height=736&name=Screenshot%202025-07-16%20at%2011.09.17%20AM.png "SAM Auctions Logo Clear Background")](https://samauctions.com/?hsLang=en) - ![Main Menu Location Icon](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/Main%20Menu%20Location%20Icon.png) - 4111 W Clarendon Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85019 - ![Main Menu Phone Icon](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/Main%20Menu%20Phone%20Icon.png) - 877-726-2828 info@samauctions.com - [Home](https://samauctions.com?hsLang=en) - Services - [Auctions](https://samauctions.com/surplus-asset-management-sam-auctions?hsLang=en) - [Logistics](https://samauctions.com/surplus-asset-management-logistics-services?hsLang=en) - [Liquidations](https://samauctions.com/surplus-asset-management-liquidation-services?hsLang=en) - [Commercial Equipment Sales](https://sammarketplace.com/) - [Removals](https://samauctions.com/surplus-asset-management-removal-services?hsLang=en) - [About SAM](https://samauctions.com/why-sam?hsLang=en) - [Events](https://samauctions.com/about-us-events?hsLang=en) - [Corporate Sustainability](https://samauctions.com/about-us-corporate-sustainability?hsLang=en) - [FAQs](https://samauctions.com/frequently-asked-questions-v1?hsLang=en) - Resources - [Video Library](https://samauctions.com/resources-video-library-v1?hsLang=en) - [Blog](https://samauctions.com/resources-blog) - [Contact Us](https://samauctions.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [SAM Marketplace](https://sammarketplace.com/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SAMauctions1/?eid=ARBTyF-AJmj-eoAXAsUON6LmvTwSdbmV7TjpnMf2qy7bpYlrsMfzfdC5WqcHhi6bP_HpKGpNPVo1V4ds) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sam-auctions-surplus-asset-management/) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/SAM_Auctions) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/SAMauctions/) [Follow us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7BStkedU7MPUzo1UopKBIw/videos) [current events](https://samauctions.com/about-us-events?hsLang=en) # blog [![High-level view of grocery refrigerated section](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/slider-2.jpg)](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/why-selling-used-refrigeration-equipment-at-auction-makes-sense?hsLang=en) Jan 12, 2026, 2:59:38 AM [Equipment Sales](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/equipment-sales?hsLang=en) [Grocery Store Auctions](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/grocery-store-auctions?hsLang=en) [Used Grocery Equipment](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/used-grocery-equipment?hsLang=en) #### [Why Selling Used Refrigeration Equipment at Auction Makes Sense](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/why-selling-used-refrigeration-equipment-at-auction-makes-sense?hsLang=en) Commercial refrigeration equipment represents one of the most significant capital investments in any grocery or food retail operation. When stores remodel, close locations, or upgrade systems, owners... - Sam Auctions - 0 [![](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/New%20Year.jpg)](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/new-year-new-ffe?hsLang=en) Dec 27, 2024, 1:00:00 PM [Used Grocery Equipment](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/used-grocery-equipment?hsLang=en) #### [New Year, New FF&E](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/new-year-new-ffe?hsLang=en) The phrase "New Year, New Me" is commonly used to indicate a fresh start to the year, stepping into January with a refreshed sense of purpose, armed with a thoughtfully-curated list of resolutions... - Sam Auctions - 0 [![Holiday Christmas Auction Gavel](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/holiday%20gavel.webp)](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving?hsLang=en) Dec 20, 2024, 8:00:00 AM [Surplus Asset Management](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/surplus-asset-management?hsLang=en) #### [The Gift that Keeps On Giving](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving?hsLang=en) #### **This Holiday Season, Unwrap the Savings and Reliability you Deserve from a Trusted Equipment Auction Provider!** - Sam Auctions - 0 [![](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/POS.jpeg)](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/should-you-purchase-used-pos-systems-for-your-business-1?hsLang=en) Dec 13, 2024, 8:00:00 AM [POS systems](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/pos-systems?hsLang=en) #### [Should You Purchase Used POS Systems For Your Business?](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/should-you-purchase-used-pos-systems-for-your-business-1?hsLang=en) Is your task list getting longer and longer? Chances are that when there aren't enough hours to complete your small business needs, it's time to consider purchasing a POS system to take some... - Sam Auctions - 0 [![Grocery equipment photo](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/cooking-equipment.jpg)](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/best-places-to-find-used-restaurant-equipment-1?hsLang=en) Dec 6, 2024, 7:00:00 AM [Restaurant Equipment](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/restaurant-equipment?hsLang=en) #### [Best Places To Find Used Restaurant Equipment - Dec 2024](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/best-places-to-find-used-restaurant-equipment-1?hsLang=en) Whether you’re looking to start a restaurant business or it’s time to upgrade your existing restaurant’s appliances, purchasing used equipment can save you thousands. But there are a few things... - Sam Auctions - 2 [![Sprout in soil inside of a lightbulb](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/advantages-of-environmental-sustainability.jpg)](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/how-commercial-companies-can-easily-recycle-their-used-equipment-1?hsLang=en) Nov 29, 2024, 6:00:00 PM [Corporate Sustainability](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/corporate-sustainability?hsLang=en) #### [How Companies Can Easily Recycle Their Used Equipment](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/how-commercial-companies-can-easily-recycle-their-used-equipment-1?hsLang=en) Companies are turning to recycling used commercial equipment. Not only is it helping build on benchmark goals, but it’s also helping create a company culture around environmental responsibility and... - Sam Auctions - 0 [![Happy Thanksgiving from SAM Auctions](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/thanksgiving.jpg)](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/thankful-for-you?hsLang=en) Nov 22, 2024, 12:30:00 PM [Surplus Asset Management](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/surplus-asset-management?hsLang=en) #### [Thankful for YOU](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/thankful-for-you?hsLang=en) *Dear Valued Clients...* - Sam Auctions - 0 [![Sustainable grocery equipment sales](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/grocery%20store%20with%20green%20trees%20around%20it%20and%20recycling%20symbol%20overlaid.jpeg)](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/what-is-corporate-sustainability-1?hsLang=en) Nov 15, 2024, 8:00:00 AM [Corporate Sustainability](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/corporate-sustainability?hsLang=en) #### [What is Corporate Sustainability?](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/what-is-corporate-sustainability-1?hsLang=en) Corporate sustainability is [one of the most talked-about issues](https://www.imd.org/ibyimd/sustainability/13-sustainability-trends-driving-business-in-2023/#) for large corporations, especially when the [Consumer Price Index](https://www.bls.gov/cpi/) has been on the rise, national [supply shortages](https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/egg-prices-rise-shortage-avian-flu/283-7c4ad6ac-f3ae-4de5-9823-3e4cdc04a591) are affecting large... - Sam Auctions - 0 [![](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/Store%20Closed%20Sign.webp)](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/sams-services?hsLang=en) Nov 8, 2024, 8:00:00 AM [Surplus Asset Management](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/surplus-asset-management?hsLang=en) #### [SAM's Services](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/sams-services?hsLang=en) Learn about all of the ways Surplus Asset Management (SAM Auctions) can help you manage your store closures, remodels, moves, and excess inventory. - Sam Auctions - 1 [![People in a grocery store](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/Why%20Use%20An%20Auction%20House.jpg)](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/why-use-an-auction-house-2?hsLang=en) Nov 1, 2024, 8:00:00 AM [Auction Options](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/auction-options?hsLang=en) #### [Why Use an Auction House for Your Store Closure? Part 2](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/why-use-an-auction-house-2?hsLang=en) Store closures or remodels can be complex processes. Read part two of this two-part series to learn how auction houses can help. - Sam Auctions - 0 [![Man in a grocery store](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/Why%20Use%20An%20Auction%20House.jpg)](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/why-use-an-auction-house-1?hsLang=en) Oct 25, 2024, 8:00:00 AM [Auction Options](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/auction-options?hsLang=en) #### [Why Use an Auction House for Your Store Closure? Part 1](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/why-use-an-auction-house-1?hsLang=en) Store closures or remodels can be complex processes. Read part one of this two-part series to learn how auction houses can help. - Sam Auctions - 1 [![](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/SustainabilityGreen.jpg)](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/sam-and-sustainability?hsLang=en) Oct 11, 2024, 11:36:36 AM [Surplus Asset Management](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/surplus-asset-management?hsLang=en) #### [SAM & Sustainability](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/sam-and-sustainability?hsLang=en) SAM Auctions is a leader in the auction industry, recognized for its exceptional services and commitment to sustainability. Partnering with SAM means supporting a company dedicated to a... - Sam Auctions - 0 [![](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/ONLINEAUCTIONSFeat2.png)](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/online-auction-lingo?hsLang=en) Oct 3, 2024, 3:07:00 PM [auctions](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/auctions?hsLang=en) #### [Online Auction Lingo Decoded](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/online-auction-lingo?hsLang=en) *New to the auction world? Let's decode auction lingo and help you navigate the process more smoothly!* Grocery and Supermarket FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment) equipment auctions can... - Sam Auctions - 0 [![](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/DSC03326.jpg)](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/used-equipment-guide-pt2?hsLang=en) Sep 20, 2024, 6:52:15 PM [Grocery Store Auctions](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/grocery-store-auctions?hsLang=en) #### [A Guide to Choosing the Best Used Equipment, PART 2](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/used-equipment-guide-pt2?hsLang=en) In part 2 of our series, we focus on selecting and maintaining used grocery, restaurant, and food service equipment.  - Sam Auctions - 0 [![](https://samauctions.com/hubfs/DSC03326.jpg)](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/used-equipment-guide-pt1?hsLang=en) Sep 17, 2024, 2:03:58 PM [Grocery Store Auctions](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/tag/grocery-store-auctions?hsLang=en) #### [A Guide to Choosing the Best Used Equipment, PART 1](https://samauctions.com/en/blog/used-equipment-guide-pt1?hsLang=en) In part 1 of our two-part guide we'll help you navigate the process of choosing the best used equipments for your needs. - Sam Auctions - 0 ## LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN HELP!   Connect with us and let us know more about your auction, liquidation or commercial equipment projects.  ![DSC03301](https://samauctions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC03301.jpg?width=400&height=500&name=DSC03301.jpg "DSC03301") - [info@samauctions.com](mailto:info@samauctions.com) [![SAM-Logo-retina](https://samauctions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SAM-Logo-retina.png?width=200&height=63&name=SAM-Logo-retina.png "SAM-Logo-retina")](https://samauctions.com/?hsLang=en) - - - - - [About Us](https://samauctions.com/why-sam) - [Contact Us](https://samauctions.com/contact-us) - [SAM Marketplace](https://sammarketplace.com/) - Phoenix Headquarters - 4111 W. 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