Unattended Retail

The rise of unattended retail – from yesterday's vending machines full of candy and soda to quick meals. Offering two-day delivery is the new standard — yet, even that isn't fast enough for most retailers.

Robots Serve Up Fresh Fare As Automated Chefs

Robots Serve Up Fresh Fare As Automated Chefs
Robots Serve Up Fresh Fare As Automated Chefs
June 29, 2018  |  Retail

Robots are becoming automated chefs by preparing everything from pizza to salads, but they are not limited to quick-service restaurants (QSRs), serving burgers and pizzas....

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Self-Service Kiosks Boost Consumer Spending By 30 Percent
Self-Service Kiosks Boost Consumer Spending By 30 Percent
June 26, 2018  |  Retail

With the introduction of kiosks, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are speeding up the traditional ordering process. But these devices can do more than allow customers to...

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An Unattended Way To Keep Business Running And Employees Healthy
An Unattended Way To Keep Business Running And Employees Healthy
June 20, 2018  |  Vending Machines

In the latest Unattended Retail Tracker, Lee Mokri, co-founder of the smart vending startup, explains how unattended technology can help keep employees productive and well-fed...

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TRENDING: Turning Office Fridges Into Healthy Vending Machines
TRENDING: Turning Office Fridges Into Healthy Vending Machines
June 19, 2018  |  Vending Machines

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How Vending Systems Can Prevent Thefts And Drive Conversions
How Vending Systems Can Prevent Thefts And Drive Conversions
June 12, 2018  |  Unattended Retail

Retailers face a balancing act when it comes to high-value and high-shrink items: How do they protect these items against theft, without sacrificing sales? These...

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Chef’d Brings Meal Kits Into Smart Fridges
Chef’d Brings Meal Kits Into Smart Fridges
May 17, 2018  |  Unattended Retail

As it continues expanding into retail, Chef’d has partnered with Byte Foods to bring its meal kits into one hundred of Byte’s unattended retail locations...

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NEW DATA: Can Self-Service Kiosks Serve Up Sales For QSRs?
NEW DATA: Can Self-Service Kiosks Serve Up Sales For QSRs?
May 11, 2018  |  Unattended Retail

They started out selling gum, and now they’re selling tossed salads. Modern vending machines have come a long way since the first coin-operated machines were...

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Unattended Retail Can Boost Visits To Stores
Unattended Retail Can Boost Visits To Stores
April 19, 2018  |  Retail

Consumers want their orders faster than ever before. Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are working to make the ordering process faster too. Get the Full Story Complete...

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