Unattended Retail

The rise of unattended retail – from yesterday's vending machines full of candy and soda to quick meals. Offering two-day delivery is the new standard — yet, even that isn't fast enough for most retailers.

TRENDING: Turning Office Fridges Into Healthy Vending Machines
TRENDING: Turning Office Fridges Into Healthy Vending Machines
June 19, 2018  |  Vending Machines

Smart vending machines and self-service kiosks are becoming a sure sign of restaurant innovation – and, if recent developments are any indication, the space is...

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How Vending Systems Can Prevent Thefts And Drive Conversions
How Vending Systems Can Prevent Thefts And Drive Conversions
June 12, 2018  |  Unattended Retail

Retailers face a balancing act when it comes to high-value and high-shrink items: How do they protect these items against theft, without sacrificing sales? These...

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Chef’d Brings Meal Kits Into Smart Fridges
Chef’d Brings Meal Kits Into Smart Fridges
May 17, 2018  |  Unattended Retail

As it continues expanding into retail, Chef’d has partnered with Byte Foods to bring its meal kits into one hundred of Byte’s unattended retail locations...

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NEW DATA: Can Self-Service Kiosks Serve Up Sales For QSRs?
NEW DATA: Can Self-Service Kiosks Serve Up Sales For QSRs?
May 11, 2018  |  Unattended Retail

They started out selling gum, and now they’re selling tossed salads. Modern vending machines have come a long way since the first coin-operated machines were...

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Unattended Retail Can Boost Visits To Stores
Unattended Retail Can Boost Visits To Stores
April 19, 2018  |  Retail

Consumers want their orders faster than ever before. Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are working to make the ordering process faster too. Wendy’s, for example, planned to...

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Reis & Irvy’s Finds An Unattended Way To Sell Soft-Serve Treats
Reis & Irvy’s Finds An Unattended Way To Sell Soft-Serve Treats
April 18, 2018  |  Vending Machines

Selling desserts in grocery stores is a $25 billion business — and it’s one that Nick Yates, chairman of Reis & Irvy’s, describes as broken....

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TRENDING: Vending Machines Come To The Dessert Aisle
TRENDING: Vending Machines Come To The Dessert Aisle
April 17, 2018  |  Vending Machines

No one likes to be kept waiting — especially hungry consumers. And should a restaurant fail to meet their expectations, patrons are likely to head...

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Ford And Alibaba Roll Out Car Vending Machine
Ford And Alibaba Roll Out Car Vending Machine
March 26, 2018  |  Retail

Those shopping for a new car in Guangzhou, China, now have an interesting new option for the process. Instead of going to a car lot and...

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Unattended Retail Works Out At The Gym
Unattended Retail Works Out At The Gym
March 21, 2018  |  Unattended Retail

Fitness centers are all about working out. However, when it comes to retail in those spaces, it doesn’t always work out. Everybody knows time is...

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