Automated Vending

JHD has developed an automated vending machine with a difference to meet growing demand for the self-service trend that is currently shaping the 21st Century.

This is the first of it’s kind in the UK...a pioneering a revolutionary new channel of automated retail across multiple product groups providing a breakthrough in consumer contact and marketing opportunities.

This pioneering and innovative machine has the ability to stock over 100 different products, and provides an interactive and exciting shopping experience where consumers purchase leading brands at their convenience 24/7.

The system allows customers to buy exactly what they see, no product guess work is required. Once the consumer has browsed the product choice through the “shop window”, the product is delivered from shelf to consumer in a matter of moments – eliminating potential damage to the item or its packaging. The purchasing process is completed in 3 simple steps.

1.View the touch screen for product image, information and price. Make your selection and swipe debit/credit card/hotel room card/staff card.

2.Chosen item is dispensed using a patented “pick & place” system, which delicately delivers the product from shelf to consumer.

3.Consumer collects product. Payment receipt follows completed transaction. Purchase assurance is guaranteed – NO product, NO payment.


Benefits:-

- It will generate incremental revenue in Channels previously outside of reach – Hotels, Leisure clubs, Hospitals and Offices.
- Open 24/7/365 – continuous availability and maximum visibility outside of normal retail hours, and when your competitor is closed.
- It allows for complete variety of product size and eliminates costs associated with re-packaging and re-branding.
- It extends brand reach in high traffic locations.
- A competitive differentiation and product group exclusively as required.
- Additional advertising at the point of purchase – promote new brands or offers.
- The clutter free environment gives your brand the visibility it deserves.
- Web reporting for complete sales history.
- Credit card sales mechanic will legally allow for “Over 18” product purchase – i.e. alcohol and tobacco.
- Architecture/front-end customised to Company brand guidelines.
- Can be sited internally or externally.
- Temperature controlled section for chilled and perishable goods.