Robotic Vending Targets Philadelphia Apartments

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The Shop24 ultra convenience store is a self-contained, refrigerated and robotic convenience store designed to enable 24/7/365 consumer purchasing. With more than 190 locations currently operating in Europe, the company is now under American ownership and focused on expansion in the United States. Shop 24 brings an innovative idea to ultra-convenience, dispensing a variety of items such as snacks, household supplies, over-the-counter medicine and even freshly prepared sandwiches closer to the customer and in a fraction of the time it takes to go to and shop at a traditional convenience store. The more than nine-foot-tall machine offers up to 200 traditional convenience-store items ranging in weight from less than 1 ounce to 8 pounds. Shop24 accepts different methods of payment including cash, credit cards, debit cards, campus dining cards, Flex Cards, and supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) cards 24 hours a day. This is the most inventive way to bridge the gap between retail products and the end consumer.

In the US, Shop 24 stores currently operate successfully on college campuses in California and New York as well as apartment complexes in Texas and Utah. The Company has seen an explosion of interest from Apartment Community operators nationwide who recognize the huge popularity of the stores with residents.
 
"The response has been incredible," says Michael Weigel, Chief Marketing Officer. "Making the most commonly used convenience store items available around the clock and right on the apartment property is a great amenity."

To facilitate growth in the Philadelphia region, Shop 24 Global created a strategic alliance with Shop 24 of Pennsylvania.

"Multifamily property owners and managers are always looking for a WOW factor to distinguish their property from the competition. By providing the hyper-convenience of a Shop 24 store, apartment complexes will increase occupancy levels and resident satisfaction while enjoying a new and completely turnkey profit center," says Ken Kaplan, principal of Shop 24 of Pennsylvania.

"The vision and professionalism of Shop 24 Global’s team motivated me to become involved. The benefits of having a Shop 24 on any type of residential community or commercial facility speak for themselves." Profitable programs are available for locations that wish to be owner operators and also for those that want to have a store on their property with no operating responsibilities. "It’s a win-win-win from every angle!" Kaplan continues.
 
Experts say there is a huge market for this type of ultra-convenience store and it is the wave of the future for the convenience store shopping experience. These stores even create the need for more jobs with the addition of delivery drivers, distributions centers, and managers. Shop24 does not discount the need for grocery and convenience stores, but knows that consumers want to have their purchases quickly in this fast-paced world.
 
To learn more about Shop24, please visit the website: www.shop24global.com or call: 866-973-2424.