Hello again and welcome to Vending Insight 32, brought to you with the assistance of our friends at Vianet Smart Machines in association with Vendman, the UK’s Number One ERP software for vending operators.
All-In Deposit Return Scheme Most Economically Viable, Says Diebold Nixdorf (Talking Retail)
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ proposed ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme model is the most “economically viable”, according to reverse vending machine manufacturer Diebold Nixdorf. Will this influence your plans to recycle single-use plastic bottles? Find out, HERE
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How Big Tobacco Hooked Children On Sugary Drinks (New York Times)
Researchers combing through archives discovered that cigarette makers had applied their marketing wizardry to sweetened beverages and turned generations of children into loyal customers. Interesting stuff, HERE
Global Sugar-Free Food And Beverages Market 2019 Analysis, Opportunities And Forecast To 2025 (EIN Newsdesk)
Find out what’s covered in this long awaited report and download a free sample chapter, HERE
Selecta Group Publishes First Sustainability Report (Vending Times)
Selecta Group, Europe’s leading vending and coffee service provider, has published its first annual Sustainability Report, which outlines key achievements in 2018 and its sustainability strategy for 2019. Heads Up, HERE
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The Internet Of Things Is Creating The Smart Cities Of Tomorrow (Forbes)
The Smart Cities of tomorrow are taking shape. They take advantage of the devices in our homes and businesses and the data they create to enhance the quality of life for the people living and working within them. Step into the future, HERE
Coffee at a Crossroads: National Coffee Association USA Shares 2019 National Coffee Drinking Trends (Vending Market Watch)
New consumer values have changed the game for coffee in the States – but the industry is adapting – and thriving – by embracing innovation and transparency. See for yourself, HERE
Is The Cashless Society On The Way To The UK? (Wales Online)
Debit cards overtook cash for the first time in June 2018, fuelled in part by a surge in the adoption of cashless technology. More? HERE
Ten ways AI & Machine Learning Are Revolutionizing Omnichannel (B2C)
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Are You Omnichannel, Multichannel, Or Multimodal? (Customer Think)
The Omnichannel Features Customers Most Want Are… (Chain Store Age)
According to “Special Report: Real-Time Retail,” a new study from Boston Retail Partners (BRP), 56% of consumers indicated that they were likely to shop at a retailer that allowed them to have a shared cart across PC, smartphone and brick-and-mortar channels versus a retailer that does not offer this service. Bothered? Look HERE
That’s it for Vending Insight 32. Vending Insight 33 will be with you in a fortnight on 29 March. See you then.
Meanwhile. Planet Vending’s Vending Insight Archive is HERE
