The traditional retail storefront will die if retailers don’t opt for “phygital” solutions. The retail industry is in distress, with consumer reports across North America indicating declining trends for the traditional storefront…
Blog post by T. Sidhu, Business Development Specialist, SMRT1 TechnologiesLast week I had the opportunity to attend the Shambhala Music Festival hosted at the neighbouring town of Salmo BC. Each year the…
Yes, traditional vending machines can be efficiently and cost-effectively converted into fully-featured smart vending machines. This conversion process, often called retrofitting, transforms conventional mechanical or basic electronic vending units into cloud-connected, interactive…
Smart vending machines are not only easy to operate but actually represent a significant operational improvement over traditional vending technologies. The integration of digital interfaces, cloud connectivity, and automated monitoring systems transforms…
The NAMA (North American Automatic Merchandising Association) show in Las Vegas this past April was incredible. Last year’s show really opened my eyes in terms of the potential for smart vending. It…