Category
Lifestyle
Protein Personalization
Trend cluster
Category
Smart
Vending
Vending retail becomes more sophisticated for consumer allure.
4.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Smart Vending trend?
Smart Vending: Though simple in concept, vending retail is becoming more capable and sophisticated through advances in technology. Through smart features such as data collection or heightened customization, new forms of vended retail are able to delight consumers while remaining efficient. This shift demonstrates a consumer willingness to entrust more complex tasks to technology, and the associated brands.
Trend themes
Themes within the Smart Vending trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Smart Vending
Advancing technologies are making vending machines more capable and sophisticated through smart features like data collection and customization.
02
On-Demand Services
More and more vending machines are incorporating cloud-based technologies and mobile apps to deliver fresh and customized food and drink on demand.
03
Intelligent Machines
Companies are exploring the application of artificial intelligence in vending machines to create emotional connections with consumers and pioneer a new generation of intelligent technology.
Industry implications
What the Smart Vending trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Retail
Advancements in vending machine technologies are changing the retail industry by making it easier to provide customized and on-demand services.
For
Food Services
New plant-based vending machines and on-demand coffee coolers are providing quick and healthy grab-and-go food options for busy consumers.
For
Automotive
Car vending machines are being introduced in various markets, providing smart storage solutions and simplified car buying experiences.
Workshop question
How can your brand provide a tech-focused aspect of convenience to your consumers?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Smart Vending
Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 62%, activity 54%, freshness 8%.
Popularity62%
Activity54%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Evidence
Examples of the Smart Vending trend
6 featured examples from Jun 16, 2015 to Dec 16, 2017CategoryMarketing
Intelligent Vending Machines
Coca-Cola's AI Vending Machine Brings Joy to Purchasing a Drink
Intelligent vending machines present the beverage industry with the opportunity to enhance customer experiences and explore new avenues for advertising and customer engagement.
CategoryLifestyle
Vegan Meal Vending Machines
leCupboard Offers a Healthy, Plant-Based Vending Machine for Food
Advancements in food technology, like leCupboard's vegan vending machines, are disrupting the traditional food industry by offering convenient and healthy options.
CategoryTech
On-Demand Coffee Coolers
'Apex Anywhere' is a Vending Machine That Produces Custom Coffee Orders
Opportunity for the vending machine industry to expand its offerings to include temperature-regulated machines.
CategoryLifestyle
Customizable Pizza Kiosks
NXT Pizza's Food Kiosk Lets Foodies Personalize Their Order
Customizable food kiosks offer a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fast food industry, allowing for personalized and convenient on-the-go meal solutions.
CategoryAutos
Luxury Vehicle Vending Machines
Singapore Has Designed a 15 Story Vehicle 'Vending Machine'
The luxury vehicle vending machine showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry to revolutionize retail and make car buying more convenient and experi…
CategoryAutos
Cat-Shaped Car Dispensers
Tmall's Super Test-Drive Involves a Car-Dispensing Machine
Innovative car vending machines can be a disruptive addition to traditional automobile sales.
