Generally speaking, innovation is one of the most important parts of doing business – regardless of the type of industry you happen to operate in. This is especially true in terms of vending machine solutions, where most customers seem to have a “one size fits all” approach to their needs.
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U-Select-It Announces New Greenlite Option for Card and Mobile Payments Available on All USI Products
March 2, 2015-Des Moines, IA – U-Select-It, the industry’s foremost manufacturer of full-line vending solutions, today announced that its new Greenlite Solution will be offered on its new vending platforms. This turnkey package not only provides operators with state-of-the-art card and mobile payment acceptance but also includes remote monitoring and
U-SELECT-IT MACHINES INMETRO CERTIFIED FOR SALES IN BRAZIL
As recent as this quarter there are now several models of vending machines that have achieved ‘INMETRO’ for sales in Brazil. INMETRO is short for “Instituto Nacional de Metrologia”, “Normalização e Qualidade Industrial”, or “National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology.” This institute is accredited by the Ministry of Development,
Advanced Ergonomic Options | Making the Purchase Experience More Innovative and Convenient
Vending machines are a huge hit inside of many modern business establishments. A person can find a vending machine inside of a hospital, school, doctor’s office, club, hair salon, airport, train station, mall and a wealth of other establishments. Vendors install millions of vending machines in establishments across the nation.
Chill, With Your Own Personal Cold Beverage Vending Machine
Vending machine manufacturers create a wide variety of machines that can suit the needs of almost any establishment. Such companies also have a line of personal vending machines, as well. The Hisense Chill Machine is a personal vending machine that hit big in Australia because of its 36-72 can and
Vending Machines Provide Groceries For Vancouver Apartment Buildings
An apartment building complex can cater to its tenants by incorporating vending machines into the lobbies. Vending machines can provide a wide variety of necessities for apartment dwellers who do not have time to visit the local grocery store. The time of plain vending machines that simply hold candy and
Vending FDA Food Compliance Deadline December 31st | What You Need To know
This month the National Automatic Merchandising Association began notifying vending operators that they are required to complete their food facility registration. This announcement came about as the NAMA sought clarification on this issue from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here’s what this announcement means for you as a snack
Need On-The-Go Electronics? There is a Vending Machine For That Too
For businesses looking to capitalize on the needs of busy travelers, whether they are traveling locally to run errands or conduct business, or going out of town, opting for a vending machine is a very lucrative idea. Not just any vending machine will do, but a vending machine that provides
Global Snack Food Sales Hit $374 Billion Annually
Vending machine snacks continue to be popular across the globe. In fact, worldwide sales increased in 2013 by 2 percent, reaching $374 billion, according to a Nielsen report that polled 30,000 consumers in 60 countries. While the majority of sales are still composed of sweet confections and baked goods, the
Take Your Vending to New Heights with the New Alpine 5000 Elevator
When vending machine owners are seeking out the most productive ways to sell products to their customers, one unit that stands apart is the new Alpine 5000 Elevator. It has features not found in other merchandisers, like a new elevator that gently dispenses more types of beverages, fruits, dairy products,
Canadian Vending Industry is Projected to Grow
After a steady, five-year decline, the Canadian vending industry is expected to spend the next half-decade bouncing back. A report published by the GlobeAdvisor.com predicts an annual revenue growth of nearly 2 percent through 2018, with the industry enjoying options that go far beyond the standard soda and snacks found
Low Interest Financing Options for Up and Coming Vending Entrepeneurs
A vending machine can be a lucrative business opportunity that requires minimal work and brings in substantial profits. If you are thinking about starting a vending machine business, here are some financing options to consider. The Bank – Your bank can be a source of vending machine financing. A personal
Cold and Frozen Vending Machines
If you have ever considered getting into the vending machine business, now is the perfect time for cold and frozen vending products and machines. As the warm weather arrives and temperatures rise all across the country, your opportunities for selling cold and frozen products will dramatically increase. Sodas, cold coffees,
New 2014 Vending Machines
From burrito vending in California to machines that dispense bike parts in New York City to healthy vending solutions at schools across the country, vending is blossoming this year, breaking out of its traditional role of snack and drink vending machines to explore new frontiers. Wide acceptance of custom machines
Upgrading in Vending
To stay competitive, you need machines that are clean, attractive and sport the most effective new technology. Are you expanding your route or retiring machines? Here are a few good options for upgrading your equipment: Buying new machines. Do you have an opportunity to move into a new spot, but lack
USI Heads to the 2014 NAMA OneShow
U-Select-It Vending is excited to announce that it will be attending the annual NAMA OneShow this April 9 th , 10 th and 11 th at Chicago’s McCormick Place Lakeside Center. The OneShow is the annual networking and trade show event sponsored by the National Automatic Merchandising Association, the national
Vending Around the World
In America, the most commonly seen vending machines are either drink vending machines or snack vending machines. However, vending machines in various locations around the world feature items that go well beyond simple snack food and drinks. Read below for some the most interesting vending machines around the world: Breach machine, Normandy, France:
Three Tips to Start Your Vending Business
If you are interested in being your own boss, there’s nothing like starting your own vending business. You can set your own hours and let the machines take care of all the work of dispensing items and collecting payments from customers. UselectIt carries a wide range of vending machines to meet
Changing Bottled Beverage Buying
USelectit is all about delivering vending machines with superior quality and that incorporate the latest technology such as LED lighting, energy-efficient cooling systems, and large storage capacities to reduce energy usage. A group of students in Boston also see the benefits of creating vending machines that utilize energy-saving technology and
Election Results Are In, Vending Machines Still Allow You to Select
With the elections and voting in full swing yesterday across the country, there were a lot of choices being made. The candidates that garnered the most votes emerged victorious and the democratic process was put into some serious practice. At USelectIt, we can see the benefits of voting to find