What is vending?

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The term “vending” refers to automated retail, where products are sold through vending machines. These machines are designed to offer a wide range of items, such as drinks, snacks, packaged foods, coffee, ready-to-eat meals, hygiene products, and more.

 

Vending is a broad sector that primarily delivers convenience for consumers. Vending machines allow people to purchase independently without visiting a physical store, with the major advantage of being available 24/7. For this reason, they are often located in high-traffic areas such as train stations, airports, shopping malls, hospitals, offices, workplaces, and schools.

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The industry is not static: over the years it has evolved significantly with advanced technologies such as cashless payments (e.g., Satispay or PayPal), remote inventory monitoring, and interactive digital displays for product selection. These innovations have gradually made vending machines more efficient and more profitable.