A merchandiser panel assembly including a panel body at least partially defining a cavity. The merchandiser panel assembly includes a trim base attached to the panel body and partially enclosing the cavity along an edge of the panel body. The trim base is defined by an elongated body and includes an
A merchandiser panel assembly including a panel body at least partially defining a cavity. The merchandiser panel assembly includes a trim base attached to the panel body and partially enclosing the cavity along an edge of the panel body. The trim base is defined by an elongated body and includes an attachment feature positioned along at least one edge of the elongated body. The merchandiser panel assembly includes trim coupled to an exterior surface of the trim base. The merchandiser panel assembly includes insulation disposed within the cavity and captured by the panel body and the trim base.
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1. A merchandiser panel assembly comprising: a panel body defining a facing surface of the merchandiser panel assembly and including a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge, each of the first edge and the second edge is bent to cooperatively at least partially define a cavity, each of the firs
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A merchandiser panel assembly comprising: a panel body defining a facing surface of the merchandiser panel assembly and including a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge, each of the first edge and the second edge is bent to cooperatively at least partially define a cavity, each of the first edge and the second edge having a flange cooperating with the facing surface to define respective channels along a periphery of the panel body, the panel body further including an open section defined by the third edge and disposed between respective ends of the first and second edges such that the cavity can be accessed via the open section;a trim base attached to the panel body within the channels and extending between the first edge and the second edge across the open section to at least partially enclose the cavity, the trim base defined by an elongated body and including a serrated attachment feature positioned along the third edge of the elongated body such that the serrated attachment feature is positioned and arranged to adapt a curvature of the trim base to a curvature of the panel body;trim coupled to an exterior surface of the trim base; andinsulation disposed within the cavity and captured by the panel body and the trim base. 2. The merchandiser panel assembly of claim 1, wherein the panel body defines an end panel of a merchandiser. 3. The merchandiser panel assembly of claim 1, wherein the trim is removably attached to the trim base by a mechanical fastener. 4. The merchandiser panel assembly of claim 1, wherein the trim is removably attached to the trim base by an adhesive. 5. The merchandiser panel assembly of claim 1, wherein the serrated attachment feature includes a plurality of teeth extending along a length of the trim base, and wherein gaps between the teeth permit adjustment of the curvature of the trim base. 6. The merchandiser panel assembly of claim 1, wherein the insulation includes foam-in-place insulation and the panel body and the trim base are secured to each other via the foam-in-place insulation. 7. The merchandiser panel assembly of claim 1, wherein the channels are aligned with with each other when the trim base is attached to the panel body, and wherein the insulation is engaged with the panel body and the trim base within the channels. 8. A merchandiser panel assembly comprising: a first end panel body;a second end panel body disposed opposite the first end panel body and including a bent edge at least partially defining a cavity and having a flange at least partially defining a channel;a trim base attached to the second end panel body adjacent the bent edge to enclose a periphery of the cavity, the trim base defined by an elongated body and including an attachment feature positioned along an edge of the elongated body;insulation disposed in the cavity and captured by the attachment feature such that the insulation adheres to the second end panel body and the trim base; andtrim removably coupled to an exterior surface of the trim base,wherein the trim base is positioned in the channel to attach the trim base to the second end panel body, andwherein the first end panel body is coupled to the flange to enclose a face area of the cavity. 9. The merchandiser panel assembly of claim 8, wherein the trim base is coupled to the bent edge such that the bent edge and the trim base define a continuous edge surrounding the cavity. 10. The merchandiser panel assembly of claim 8, wherein the trim is removably attached to the trim base by a mechanical fastener. 11. The merchandiser panel assembly of claim 8, wherein the trim is removably attached to the trim base by an adhesive. 12. The merchandiser panel assembly of claim 8, wherein the attachment feature is positioned and arranged to adapt a curvature of the trim base to a curvature of the second end panel body. 13. The merchandiser panel assembly of claim 12, wherein the attachment feature includes a plurality of teeth extending along a length of the trim base, and wherein gaps between the teeth permit adjustment of the curvature of the trim base. 14. The merchandiser panel assembly of claim 12, wherein the insulation includes foam-in-place insulation. 15. A method of manufacturing a merchandiser panel assembly including a panel body, the method comprising: forming a first bent edge and a second bent edge on the panel body, the first and second bent edges cooperatively at least partially defining a cavity, the panel body further including an open section defined between respective ends of the first and second bent edges such that the cavity can be accessed via the open section;forming a flange on each of the first bent edge and the second bent edge, the flange cooperating with a facing surface of the panel body to define respective channels along a periphery of the panel body;attaching a trim base to the panel body within the channels, the trim base defined by an elongated body extending between the first bent edge and the second bent edge across the open section to at least partially enclose the cavity, and the trim base including an attachment feature having a plurality of segments positioned along and extending from an edge of the elongated body, and the trim base and the panel body cooperatively defining a cavity;adapting a curvature of the trim base to a curvature of the panel body by positioning and arranging the segmented attachment feature relative to the panel body;insulating the cavity;removably attaching trim to an exterior surface of the trim base; andselectively replacing the trim without removal or replacement of the insulation. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising adapting a curvature of the trim base to conform to a curvature of an edge of the panel body. 17. The method of claim 15, further comprising adhering the trim to the exterior surface. 18. The method of claim 15, further comprising adhering the insulation to the panel body and the trim base, wherein the trim base is positioned between the insulation and the trim.
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