[Unmanned Vending Machines] What do vending machines rely on to seize the retail market?

In recent years, with the rise of the concept of intelligent unmanned, the domestic unmanned vending machine industry has set off an upsurge. Unmanned vending machines not only have the advantages of big data and the convenience of unmanned stores, but also have the profitability that unmanned stores do not have. The main advantages of unmanned vending machines are as follows: 1. Low cost All unmanned retail costs are relatively low, not to mention the small footprint of the vending machine and lower labor costs. Unlike Jack Ma's unattended supermarket that requires a dozen shop assistants to maintain orders and tally goods, unmanned vending machines do not require shop assistants, and consumers can purchase goods on their own. 2. Smooth sales. Unmanned vending machines need to pay first before picking up the goods. This method will not affect the consumer's buying experience, but also provides protection for the merchants. If there is a cargo jam, the unmanned vending machine can generally refund within 24 hours. Vending machines are mainly located in places with busy traffic, such as schools, hospitals, stations, etc., and the consumer groups are relatively clear. So what are the profit models for vending machines? 1. Shelf fee: If the location of the vending machine is good and the passenger flow is large, the operator can even ask the commodity supplier to pay the shelf fee. 2. Advertising fees: Advertising can be posted outside the machine or displayed on the big screen of the smart vending machine, thereby earning a lot of advertising fees. 3. Sales profit: This is the most direct profit model of vending machines, that is, the profit difference of selling products is earned. At present, there are some traditional coin-operated vending machines on the market, and customers need to put in banknotes of corresponding denominations when purchasing goods, which is very inconvenient. Scan code payment is a good way to solve the payment problem of vending machines, and it also avoids the inconvenience caused by money exchange, and brings customers a better consumer experience. It takes a certain amount of time for automatic coin machines to recognize currency, and sometimes it is impossible to accurately recognize some old coins or damaged currencies. Therefore, mobile payment will become the main development trend of the vending machine market. Before using the vending machine, what preparations do I need to do? 1. After receiving the vending machine, check whether the packaging is intact. If it is damaged, please consult logistics and call the manufacturer. 2. Before use, please remove all packaging components, such as cartons, protective films, foam and cable ties. Place the machine in a place that needs to be dry, well ventilated, and away from heat sources, to prevent the vending machine from being blown by the wind and sun, the ground must be firm and stable, and the distance between the vending machine and the wall must be more than 20cm. 4. After setting up the machine, let it stand for more than 30 minutes, and then turn on the power to ensure that the machine is running normally. It is relatively easy to operate vending machines in terms of finding suitable placement points, setting machine parameters, finding sources of supply and maintenance. Therefore, vending machines are a good choice for investment and development of side businesses.