Vending
Grow your vending machine business with the latest OEM components.
The vending machine sector is modernizing to take advantage of new technologies, satisfy changing consumer requirements, and drive profitability from data-driven stock management.
As technologies have advanced, retail trends have shifted, and new opportunities are prevalent in the vending machine – or automated retail – market. From vending machines that can sell you fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables, to reverse vending machines that will buy your unwanted mobile phone from you – the options are endless. Companies that jump on these – and many other opportunities – and deliver quickly, will benefit from a strong competitive position and ongoing customer loyalty.
By 2027 the vending machine sector is expected to grow by 1.3% to be worth $146.6 billion1 so to maximize on this expected growth, innovation and speed to market is essential. But don’t let speed undermine the quality of your product. With Zebra Technologies as your OEM partner you can enjoy the best of both worlds – speed and technical excellence. Choose from our large portfolio of industry-leading OEM components such as scan engines, software decode and imagers, as well as RFID technology for tracking stock. Alternatively, we can work with you to develop a bespoke solution that is uniquely right for you. With Zebra you’re not just buying components, you become an OEM partner. Through our expertise, we can help you find the right solution for your vending business at a price that’s right for you.
An increasing number of vending machines are offering more up-to-date ways to pay for vended goods through cashless, contactless and mobile payment channels. These innovations in payment technologies enable:
• Increased convenience – many consumers don’t carry cash, so avoid missed sales opportunities by allowing them to use their cards or mobile phone to pay.
• Faster transactions – maximizing customer throughput per vending machine.
• Increased hygiene and customer safety – by minimizing points of contact with contactless payments.
• Reduced cash management – collecting and counting are a thing of the past. You’ll benefit from minimized theft and vandalism.
Innovations such as vending machine touchscreen technology also improve the customer experience. Consumers can instantly access up-to-date information to assist their selection, allowing you to increase sales through your vending machine.
It can also provide opportunities to upsell, cross-sell, engage your customer base with loyalty programs, and deliver promotional activity.
The ability to use smartphone apps or QR codes to operate vending machines is another area of technical innovation that improves the customer experience. Not only does it increase convenience for the customer, driving return purchases, but it also minimizes touchpoints to keep customers safe.
