Talk about the trend of vending machines under the new retail

Under the impetus of Mr. Jack Ma, the concept of unsold goods has become more and more popular, sweeping the business model of all sold goods. However, few people noticed the vending machine, this primitive unmanned retail model.　　In the past 20 years of development, it has been in a low temperature state. In 2017, after China's vending machine industry ushered in its own organization, the first industry regulations were officially promulgated. China's vending machine operation guidelines have been approved recently. There are certain requirements, including business scope, staff quality, food hygiene and operator access.　　 The rise of unmanned retail is of course closely related to the unmanned shops of heavyweights such as Jack Ma, who was not known before. In Mr. Li Shuwei’s eyes, there is no essential difference between the so-called unmanned vending machines and vending machines. In other words, the problem is that more than a few vending machines are placed, and all unmanned vending machines are basically equipped. And more convenient. Can't you open a shop on the subway platform? But vending machines will do. After experiencing a handful of unmanned retail, I found that it is a combination of'vending machine + electronic payment'. Even the industry insiders have to admit that the embarrassing reality is that before Jack Ma laid out unmanned convenience stores, although vending machines had nearly 20 years of history, but it has always been tepid and embarrassing. 'I think this thing is quite advanced, but it's not big enough. '　　' At present, affected by the big data economy and the wave of intelligence, vending machines have been at the forefront of the development of the retail industry. High-speed development must require strong order support. New industry regulations have solved related problems to a certain extent. '　　According to data, as one of the emerging business formats, the vending machine business has achieved rapid growth against the trend for 6 consecutive years despite the poor performance of the traditional retail industry. However, behind the rapid growth, the industry has also faced challenges in many aspects, especially in terms of standardized management of the industry, the domestic vending machine industry has many congenital deficiencies. In the world, neighboring Japan is the country with the largest coverage of vending machines. Whether in subways, shopping malls or campuses, vending machines have long become an indispensable part of Japanese life. Compared with China, Japanese vending machines started earlier, and they have accumulated considerable market and experience in this field.　　 The Japanese movie 'In front of the vending machine in deep winter in Akita' shows this vending machine culture vividly: in a corner of Akita Port, a vending machine stands quietly. This vending machine selling udon and soba noodles has a history of 40 years and has sold more than 400,000 bowls. The machine has been in disrepair for a long time, and the taste of the noodles is getting weaker and weaker, but it still attracts all kinds of people to come here. This machine brings them not only bowls of hot noodles, but also warm memories. In Europe, where vending machines have matured, you will find that 60% sell hot drinks, 19% sell traditional cold drinks, and 21% sell beverages and snacks. Among them, coffee beverages accounted for half of hot beverages. Some people even predict that in the future, coffee vending machines will become the three main ways of coffee business together with traditional cafes and Starbucks.　　 Why haven't vending machines become popular in China in recent years? The degree of economic development is the most fundamental reason. Other things such as payment methods, operation management, and consumption habits are all dependent on this background. Mr. Li Shuwei told reporters:'Now is the time. 'Assuming that a vending machine sells 300 yuan of goods every day, which is equivalent to 60-70 bottles of beverages. After the various costs are settled, a vending machine can make a profit of about 1,500 yuan per month. The reporter understands that in Kunming, you can sell vegetables. Vending machines are beginning to enter. Eggplants, peppers, potatoes, and various fruits, the vending machines spit out no longer traditional drinks. At present, in many places in the country, smart vending machines have not been popularized. It takes a long way to go, but this may be a great opportunity! Previous: Analysis of the profit model of vending machines