Unmanned vending machines will activate the retail industry and push it to a new dimension

With the closure of established businesses such as Sears and Toys R Us, retailers continue to feel the pressure to perform 'in person'. When we discussed this topic more than a year ago, commercial landlords turned to restaurants and food markets to help fill the gaps. Now, it seems that there are more technical methods that can make businesses more efficient, such as using vending machines. As a popular supplier of French fries, chocolate bars and carbonated drinks, this humble vending machine has launched a more diverse product lineup in recent years, from cosmetics, books to electronic products. At the same time, payment methods for unmanned vending machines are more convenient and diversified. The latest incident where vending machines were put in the spotlight coincided with the New York City and Chicago Marathons. Lululemon, a yoga and sportswear brand, has set up 'Run Stop Shops' in every city to provide runners with water, electrolyte-enhanced beverage tablets, energy bars, energy gels, tampons, sunscreens, and more. The event will last until November 8, during which products will be provided for free. At the same time, the event contractor encourages participants to share the experience on their social media. Sharing experiences not only created a craze for the marathon and Lululemon, but also drove more people to participate. If you are not a marathon runner, don't worry. The Wal-Mart Supermarket in Sherman, Texas has set up vending machines for food orders. The user must first order and pay for the order online. Once they arrive at Wal-Mart, they can retrieve the goods from the 11x127-foot kiosk within seconds without interacting with employees. The kiosks are equipped with refrigerators and freezers to ensure the safety and freshness of food. Wal-Mart is currently planning to provide a similar structure for non-food orders in 700 stores in the United States. With the support of most merchants, inventory items and payments are tracked. Like any other form of retail, retailers are also seeking to provide shoppers with a smooth purchasing journey. At Walmart's vending machine in Texas, if customers have any questions about grocery orders, they can view paper order records. In addition, Wal-Mart stores allow customers to directly ask store employees to quickly solve some simple questions. The technology is growing rapidly in North America, but China is expected to become the main market for smart vending machines. It is estimated that 4.5 million machines will be put into operation by 2023. For the current retail format, vending machines provide consumers with a nostalgic and brand-new experience. Through physical products and electronic payments, vending machines will seek to provide the best of both worlds in the next few years. With the continuous growth and innovation of technology, a brand new dimension is gradually taking shape on the horizon of the vending machine 'store'. The above information is shared by the vending machine, please mark the repost