VENDEX PREVIEW


What to expect from an expanding Vendex North


Plans for the next Vendex show are now at an advanced stage with this year’s event expected to be bigger and better than ever before.


With the sector seemingly exploding


with growth – now worth a massive £2.2 billion according to the latest Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) statistics, visitors can expect to see all the latest advancements in unattended retailing systems, micro markets, quality coffee machines, soft drinks, healthy snack options, intuitive machine  systems and state-of-the-art telemetry for business management. There are plenty of exhibitors bringing exciting new and exisiting


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he one-day event, showcasing all the latest solutions for the out of home and vending markets, will be held


at the Centenary Pavilion in Leeds, on 6 November, from 10am to 4pm. Show director Phil Reynolds was excited about the upcoming trade show. He said: “Vendex just keeps on getting bigger and bigger. We have had to add  achieve this we have had to move the catering/meeting area to the marquee attached to the Centenary Pavillion. “We now have 139 shell schemes and we just can’t get any more in. We have a waiting list of companies wanting to book a stand. “A growing trend we have noticed is that


there are more and more soft drinks/energy drinks companies exhibiting at Vendex – clearly they recognise the opportunities and value of the vending sector. “We have 30 new companies exhibiting at


Vendex North which is the biggest number of new exhibitors to date.”


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products to Vendex. For example, Burts Snacks on stand 111, offers you an opportunity to sample some tasty crisps from a supplier with quality and sustainability as its cornerstornes. Nestle will be bringing its KitKat® Chunky Crunchy Double Choc, and plenty more in its range, to Vendex. You can visit them at stand 128. Back this year is Love Corn exhibiting its


‘crunchy corn’ snack which is competing in a market traditionally dominated by crisps and nuts. Visit them at stand 74. VMC will be exhibiting its latest product launch – the Flex mPOS. Laura Barwell, business development director at VMC commented: “We’ll be bringing our latest new product launch to Vendex North – the Flex mPOS. This handheld mobile point of sale  Perfect for events and to use in attended areas like on-site small catering or coffee outlets. We’ll also have our versatile kiosk on display that can be used in many different ways.


Features include on screen menu ordering, digital loyalty scheme management, and a rapid scan and pay solution that’s ideal in a micro market setting.” “Our systems vary from simple plug and play contactless solutions that are very quick to install, to more complex cashless systems offering more features and integrations that help to boost sales and provide valuable insights and reporting to operators.” “We always enjoy attending Vendex, our friendly team will be ready and waiting to welcome you with a smile and a coffee at stand 2.”


For more information visit: www.vend-ex.com


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