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Article: Hidden persuaders behind glass-front merchandisers
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- Automatic Merchandiser
- Article date:
- September 1, 1992
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1992 Johnson Hill Press, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Richard Willmering
Over the past two decades, the evolution of the snack machine has dramatically changed the vending industry's product presentation to the consumer.
With the introduction of the glass-front merchandiser, the industry has witnessed such advantages as expanded product selection, product visibility, ease of purchase through bill validation and change-making capabilities.
Just as equipment has changed, so have product mix and customer purchasing trends. Opportunities abound for the vending operator who addresses the snack 'wants' of today's customer.
Over the past five years, the industry has nearly doubled its sales volume in ...