What’s new for unattended retail? Two words: Smart Stores. And Premier Breakroom Solutions is bringing them to the Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver markets.
Technology-forward, Smart Stores feature a secure checkout that is great for high-traffic locations, even if they are open to the public. That means they can be installed nearly anywhere, from Seattle offices to Portland multi-family residential complexes. The result is 24-hour access to necessities from a tap, grab, and go mini-store that resides steps from your desk or home. What could be better?
Here’s everything you need to know about the future of convenience–Smart Stores.
The Cooler Cafe Smart Stores
One popular Seattle Smart Store option is called the Cooler Cafe. It offers the same flexibility as vending services but has space for more options. There are no spirals, just a stand-alone cooler with shelves that fit a Seattle micro market product mix. That means you can browse dozens of items, from fresh food to the latest cold drink.
The cooler cafe is a great way to do more with less space. It stays locked until the payment goes through, keeping all items secure. Once unlocked, the employee or customer takes what they want and pays via the touchscreen or a mobile app. The hassle-free transaction couldn’t be more convenient.
Tap, Grab, and Go Ease
Portland Smart Stores can include more than a single cooler. We can place many in one area, bringing more options to your location. Yet, the process to shop and pay are the same–secure and fast thanks to the Smart Lock technology. It’s the next generation of retail. Here’s how it works:
Theft-Proof Technology
The Smart Store shelves sense weight. Combined with cameras that track when an item is moved, there is a 99% accuracy in correctly charging for the removed item.
Turnkey Setup
Adding and changing products in the Smart Store is a snap. The cooler acts as a point-of-sale. It’s easy to calibrate the shelves for new products and get them ready for your staff or residents.
Customer Experience
Shopping at the Vancouver Smart Store is hassle-free. Staff or residents can just tap their credit or debit card to open the cooler or cabinet. They grab the product or products they want, close the door, and go. No cashiers. No kiosk. Just simplicity. Audio assistance makes the Smart Store user-friendly. It’s great for anyone who is visually impaired. That way, they can enjoy products from the Portland on-site market as well.
Variety at Your Fingertips
Smart Stores are ideal for fast-paced cities since they are convenient. For example, Vancouver employees can grab a quick snack from one without leaving the office. That saves time and productivity. Because the stores are open 24/7, they are available to anyone on any shift. It’s a great way to offer options from get-working breakfasts to late-night healthy snacks. Premier has a wide range of options to keep the Vancouver Smart Store stocked with trendy products sure to hit the spot.
Co-Solutions to Smart Stores
For office breakrooms, pairing a Smart Store with a water cooler or coffee service can take things to the next level. A filtered water station gives staff access to clean, great-tasting water on demand. We install countertop or floor-standing dispensers to fit well in any break area.
Quality office coffee doesn’t go unnoticed in Seattle breakrooms. From single-cup coffee brewers to more traditional office coffee pots, we have what you need. Create a coffee station for your staff that boosts energy and the performance of your team.
Smart Stores, The Perfect Breakroom Solution
Smart Store breakrooms are the future of retail. They offer the benefit of a self-service solution with their tap, grab, and go technology. There are secure payments and theft prevention. Yet, shopping at one is a positive experience with zero hassle. They take up very little room compared to other types of retail and offer accessible products to everyone, from staff members to apartment residents. It’s why Premier is offering Smart Stores to Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver. We believe this is the future of convenience.
Contact Premier Breakroom Solutions at 253.204.4616 to learn how you can add Smart Stores to your breakroom or complex today. You’ll be happy you did.
