Welcome to 365 Retail Markets' blog designed to keep you informed about self-service retail technology, best practices, FAQs and more.
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Boost Customer Engagement with 365Pay and PayPlus
Boost customer engagement through the the 365Pay app and the PayPlus card reader. Since PayPlus drives payment acceptance on vending machines, micro markets, smart stores, and more, your customers can use one app to pay for products, redeem rewards, and more.
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How to Choose the Right Micro Market Equipment
The right equipment can make all the difference. Ask any vending operator, and they’ll give you a list of their preferred machines. Give them additional information on location type, size, and preferences, and chances are the perfect machine for that account will jump straight into their head.
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ROI Calculator: Upgrading from Vending
Operators are quickly adopting new technologies like micro markets, smart coolers, and smart cabinets into their accounts. While vending machines certainly have a place in many accounts, these new solutions are increasingly favored - and for good reason.
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3 Vending Machine Alternatives that Make You Money
To stay relevant in today's convenience-driven society, traditional vending machines are undergoing a technological makeover to better serve consumers.
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3 Things to Consider Converting Vending to Markets
Vending Machines have ruled the unattended retail market for decades, however with recent technology and a fast-changing workforce, the unattended retail market has seen a new era dominated by Micro Markets.
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3 Unattended Retail Trends in 2024
2023 truly highlighted the resiliency of those in our industry. While economic conditions like inflation and a tight labor market carried the potential to slow business growth, operators around the world found innovative ways to find success.
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5 Micro Market Best Practices for the New Year
With the New Year underway, now is the ideal moment to give your unattended micro market a refresh. Keep your customers engaged and your micro markets selling with these five essential tips. 1.
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365 Wrapped: The Top Unattended Retail Stories from 2023
2023 was a year of continued success for the unattended retail industry despite some persistent challenges. While operators faced obstacles like rising inflation, labor shortages, and stiff competition, our industry continued to bounce back – recovering almost to pre-pandemic levels.
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The Secret to Profitably Serving Smaller Accounts
Micro markets have made huge waves across the unattended retail space over the last decade. Operators across the country have learned of their money-making potential, and they have been putting them in five-star accounts to maximize their success.