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Interviews, Expert Insight & Tips
OCS Operator
One notable business development strategy
that an OCS operator can do in 2024
Bob Tullio
2024 IS A NEW YEAR WITH A CHANGED MARKET
condition, and that requires some new business development
strategies. It's all about renewing your focus on the three R's:
retention, referrals and revenue.
VendingMarketWatch.com/53083220
The benefits of sensor fusion
technology for smart coolers
in unattended retail
Greg Nagy with Robotic Retail explores
how sensor fusion technology has the
potential to revolutionize operational
efficiency and customer interactions in
automated retail operations. Vending
and micro market operators who adopt
this technology will stay ahead in a
rapidly changing market.
VendingMarketWatch.com/53095568
For operators, the right
technology is a critical
component when selling
a business
Making a move to enhance technology,
from vending management systems to
cashless payment platforms, is costly
and time-consuming, but Mike Kelner
of VBB Advisors says that such a move
will pay for itself if an operator decides
to sell their company.
VendingMarketWatch.com/53097570
Micro Market
Bowling Green State University
announces new store powered by
Amazon's Just Walk Out technology
The Just Walk Out technologypowered
unattended store is
a collaboration among BGSU,
Chartwell's Higher Education and
Amazon. With a variety of craveable
options along with campus-life
staples, the store is filled with snacks,
ice creams, gluten free-friendly
options and more.
VendingMarketWatch.com/53083018
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