Unmanned vending machines help JD convenience stores build a retail-as-a-service ecosystem

As an important part of JD Unbounded Retail, in order to further empower offline retail, JD Convenience Store has launched an unmanned vending machine. It is reported that the device can be put in the extended scene of convenience stores, and it has been put into use nationwide now! It is reported that the owner of every JD Convenience Store can apply to add unmanned vending machines and deploy them around the store, such as outdoor playgrounds, street scenes, etc.; and other people in need can also apply, according to the market demand in the area, Reasonable layout of factors such as human flow. Each device is equivalent to a 'mini JD Convenience Store'. The products sold are mainly energy-supplementary consumer products such as beverages and snacks. At the same time, there will be emergency products such as household paper and daily necessities, as well as electronics such as mobile phone charging treasures and mobile phone films. Equipment-related products. Consumers only need to scan the QR code on the device to complete the payment. The owner of the vending machine can order replenishment at Shopkeeper Bao based on the remaining conditions of the goods. In 2017, JD.com announced its 'Unbounded Retail' strategy to improve efficiency by breaking the boundaries of scenes, goods, and people-enterprise. For the retail scene, JD hopes to eliminate the boundary of space and time. The future retail scene will be ubiquitous and all-connected; it will be seamlessly switched all the time. To this end, in addition to retail products, JD Convenience Store has also expanded a number of value-added services, including life services, financial services, commercial services, public welfare services and other value-added business modules, such as parcel collection, recharge and payment, housekeeping maintenance, insurance and wealth management , Document printing, love donations, etc., have built the ecology of 'retail as a service'. The launch of unmanned vending machines is another important action taken by JD Convenience Stores to implement the 'Unbounded Retail' strategy, extending the retail scene and improving the user experience. In addition, as a value-added business of JD Convenience Store, the layout of unmanned retail equipment will also save labor costs, extend business hours, and increase store owners' income. Take the Jingdong convenience store near Beijing Wuliangye Building as an example. The owner Mr. Wu put a vending machine in Wuliangye Building. According to its disclosure, the monthly turnover is about 9,000 yuan. Because the area does not involve site fees, electricity fees, etc., the cost is only commodity costs + broadband fees, about 6,000 yuan. 'In this way, one unit can earn 3,000 yuan per month, even if it increases. The venue fee and electricity fee are about 1,000 yuan, which is also very profitable. I plan to put in a few more sets.' Mr. Wu said. According to reports, in the future, JD Convenience Stores will continue to vigorously promote unmanned vending machines nationwide, hoping to bring this convenience to all consumers while also driving shop owners to increase their income. The above information is provided by the vending machine. Please mark the reprint. Previous: Sharing the concept of jewelry and the vending machine to open a new retail model