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WILLISTON, S.C. – May 6, 2019 - Crane Merchandising Systems, a Crane Co. company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative solutions for vending machines, cashless systems, enterprise software solutions, and wireless communications is “Building Experiences” through several next-generation product offerings which was demonstrated at the 2019 NAMA Show April 24-26. The company also launched a national “Building Experiences” campaign at the show.
Smart Vending Machines Are Going Cashless
As San Francisco recently became the latest city to outlaw cashless businesses, the future of smart vending and unattended retail may seem uncertain.
The concept of self-service is rapidly changing. Sure, vending machines where consumers can drop a handful of coins in exchange for a can of soda aren’t extinct, but tech is changing the way consumers interact with these machines.
According to the PYMNTS Unattended Retail Tracker, smart vending is expected to grow by 12 percent to 14 percent over the next few years. And the global intelligent vending machine market is on track to hit $5 billion by 2025.
Healthy Vending Machines Now Trending In The Corporate World!
Gone are the days where traditional drink vending machines were the only options in the workplace.
2019 has seen a dramatic rise in healthy vending machines!
With workplaces trying to increase productivity and the current generation more conscious about health, beauty and fitness, this has brought up about the era of healthy vending.
This somewhat disrupter of traditional vending has started to take over the corporate world.
With options such as kombucha, Youfoodz, natural juices, muscle bars, protein shakes & gluten free options, workplaces are choosing to promote healthy living and sustainable lifestyles.