Smart Stores — The Future of Self-Service Retail

Cantaloupe’s Smart Store, unveiled at Vendex Leeds, introduces a cutting-edge, fully enclosed cabinet with weighted shelf technology that detects and charges for items as light as 15 grams. Designed for high-traffic areas like universities and hospitals, it offers enhanced security with built-in cameras and flexible merchandising options beyond traditional snacks and beverages.

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The Smart Store from Cantaloupe is “The Future of Self-Service Retail” says Planet Vending.

The revolutionary Smart Store was introduced to the UK for the first time by Cantaloupe at the recent Vendex Leeds show, generating significant interest from visitors throughout the whole trade show. Why?

Because Smart Stores can:

  • Provide a secure and proven weighted shelf solution – eliminating theft
  • Make merchandising flexible for various products (detecting as little as 15 grams)
  • Modernise the vending experience for consumers

This was the first opportunity for operators across the UK to put this ground-breaking technology to the test hands-on for themselves, and appreciate why it has already proven so successful on the other side of the Atlantic.


And now it is available here.

Innovation for Clients’ Commercial Benefit.

The Smart Store is the latest in a long line of innovations from Cantaloupe, offering a fully-enclosed cabinet solution, with weighted shelf technology that automatically detects and charges for exactly what consumers take.

“Cantaloupe’s Smart Store is ideal for operators who are looking to replace traditional vending machines in high-traffic locations such as university campuses, public hospital entrances, residential complexes, airports, transit stations, shopping malls, fitness centres and other recreational facilities.”  Yvonne Reynolds-Young, Editor at Planet Vending

Versatility Meets Security

Cantaloupe’s Chief Marketing Officer, Elyssa Steiner, also on duty in Leeds, expands: “Smart Stores are highly versatile, allowing operators to merchandise anything from sports equipment to DIY/hobby gear, in addition to traditional food and beverages”.

 

With built-in cameras monitoring for any suspicious activity, and weighted shelves able to detect items as light as 15 grams, Smart Stores offer unmatched security and peace of mind. Operators who have replaced traditional vending machines with Smart Stores have seen their sales multiply, even doubling or tripling.”

Proven in Action!

Key players from across UK vending put the Smart Store through its paces, live, at Vendex.

Impressed by its flexibility, ease of use, and anti-theft technology, interest was intense.

When you are ready to find out more, please get in touch.

See a Video of Smart Store in Action Here:

One of the (many) benefits of Cantaloupe and SB Software joining forces, is that BOTH companies can now offer clients greater choice and even better solutions.