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YSL REIMAGINED: THE BEAUTY EXPERIENCE

Vending is not just for snacks and sodas anymore. As retailers and brands like Yves Saint Laurent look for ways to extend their reach and distribute
their products in new ways, they’re turning to vending for customized merchandising solutions. A trend driven by both retailers and end users
seeking self-service, vending operators are presented with new market opportunities to deploy the equipment they’ve been using for years in a
whole new way.

Yves Saint Laurent set out to revolutionize beauty buys with the launch of a vending machine filled with their legendary lipsticks and classical beauty
products.

Like YSL, retailers can capitalize on buyer intent and build brand visibility in a unique and interactive way that enables the instant conversion from
awareness to purchase.

How will you take your brand to new levels with custom merchandising? Contact GAD for more. 

It’s hard to compete with Big Coffee when they have a shop on every street corner and a box on every grocery store shelf, but it doesn’t have to be. Instead, colonize the corner of every car dealership, bakery, gym, and daycare drop off with custom coffee machines. Your brew is there to earn new loyalists whenever, wherever they feel the urge for caffeine.

Our COTI customizable self-service coffee machine lets you design your experience. When your customers want a cup of coffee, you’ll be the first brand they see.

Gone are the days of instant coffee. If you think self-service can’t offer a premium selection, luxury experience and high-end taste, think again. We build and fill per your requirements. Just tell us what you want.

If you’re ready to promote your brand, open new revenue streams, and keep your propriety blends top of mind and palate for everyone, talk to us. We’ll provide the coffee for the meeting.

At GAD, we are fortunate to have developed an long time distributorship with Crane CPI Solutions.

Here is just a few of solutions we have:

Vending

From the standard configurations of sodas and candy to unique solutions for schools, airports and hospitals – GAD has vendor route clients that service businesses in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas and Missouri.

GAD has a large parts department as well that can provide customers the right parts to keep vending machines operating at best capability.

Kiosk

GAD has Crane CPI cash and cashless payment devices to make your customers lives faster and easier with self service. As our population becomes more and more digital, customers are also becoming more self sufficient. GAD helps you accomplish this with quality equipment and exceptional support.

Coffee

Who doesn’t love a fresh ground cup of coffee? Crane CPI coffee machines are next level with the options afforded to you. Let us bring you a cup.

Cashless

GAD can add cashless acceptors in all types of equipment. From vending machines to pinball, the newest cashless payment acceptors are available at GAD.

Money Changers

Need to change money efficiently? GAD can help with that.

Ask GAD for help solving your problems. We have equipment that can reduce employee hours, mitigate theft and increase revenue streams.

(Crane CPI Vending) In the fast-paced world of retail, staying ahead means you need to be innovative. And when innovation means convenience, the self-checkout trend stands out as a game-changer. For retailers embracing this wave, implementing a seamless self-checkout system isn’t just about keeping up—it’s about leading the charge in a fiercely competitive industry.

However, navigating the self-checkout landscape is no easy feat. From choosing the right solution to deploying it across stores, it requires precision, foresight, and careful planning. This article aims to provide guidance for retailers embarking on this self-checkout journey.

The Evaluation Phase: Identifying the Need and Setting Expectations

Why choose self-checkout?

Before getting into terminals and technologies, retailers need to assess their store’s needs and conditions to ensure that self-checkout is a practical solution. For stores that see a high volume of customers, experience long waits and struggle with labor shortages, self-checkout is often a reliable solution for these issues.

Infrastructure and compatibility assessment

Retailers have various existing technologies such as POS systems, and any new self-checkout solution should seamlessly integrate with this ecosystem. Cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and logistics professionals, should thoroughly assess the current infrastructure to identify potential compatibility issues early on.

Research and Vendor Selection: Finding the Perfect Fit

Market Exploration

With numerous options available in the self-checkout market, it’s crucial for retailers to conduct thorough research. Focus on systems that align with your unique customer base.

Comparative Analysis

When evaluating shortlisted self-checkout systems, prioritize objective criteria tailored to your retail environment. Make sure that the system you choose has features that work for your business’ needs.

Reputation and Customer Support

Remember, a vendor is more than just its product. Look for a provider with a strong reputation for excellent post-purchase customer support like Crane Payment Innovations.

Planning and Integration: Charting the Course

• Set Clear Goals: Start with the end in mind. What does success look like for your self-checkout implementation? Cost savings? Improved customer satisfaction? Speedy transactions? Ensure your goals align with customer and corporate objectives.
• Budget and Deadlines: A project without boundaries is bound to fail. Create a solid plan that includes financial and time constraints.
• Synergy Amongst Teams: Integration is an art. Every component, whether it’s technology, human resources, or store design, must work together seamlessly. This requires a balance between strategic planning and operational details.

Testing and Piloting: Ensuring Feasibility

• Trial Runs: Simulating the self-checkout experience helps identify potential issues before customer rollout.
• Continuous Improvement: Gather user feedback and refine the checkout experience based on customer needs.
• POS Harmony: Ensure flawless integration with Point of Sale (POS) systems to avoid disruptions.

Deployment and Training: Rolling Out the Red Carpet

• Across Channels: Phased deployment across different store formats allows for refining the customer experience.
• Education for All: Comprehensive training programs for employees and customers are crucial to ensure that everyone has at least a base of familiarity with the solution.
• Continuous Learning Culture: Adopt a continuous learning approach to keep up with evolving technology and customer behaviors.

By following these phases, retailers can gear up to offer patrons the efficiency and control that defines modern shopping experiences. Self-checkout is more than a cost-saving technology; it’s a commitment to evolving with the needs and wants of your customers, reflecting the innovative character that underlies your retail brand.

CPI Provides Best-In-Class Self-Checkout Solutions

Successful checkout technologies begin with exceptional payment technologies. That’s why we design the industry’s most sophisticated, seamless and secure cash handling devices. With decades of technical experience and strategic partnerships, Crane Payment Innovations is the only provider with the expertise to manage transactions and keep cash secure, making us the natural starting point for checkout technology.

No matter the application, we can create a completely flexible self-checkout solution built to a retailer’s exact needs, with cash options to ensure an enhanced customer experience. To ensure that our machines stay up and running, our in-house service network of highly trained technicians are there to make sure that your investment is protected and runs smoothly. And, you have the incredible support of Crane’s certified distributor, GAD Vending, to assist you with all your sales, parts and service needs.

Vending machines aren’t just for snacks and sodas any more. So many creative ideas to use vending thus increasing your sales, profit picture and lowing employee costs.

Now, just asking what is it your audience is looking for?

How about life saving items by the pool? Stock a vending machine with sunscreens, water wings, googles and the like to add revenue to your swimming pool. Perfect for neighborhood pools looking for extra cash flow during the summer.

Add revenue to your gym. Just think of all the items your clients forget and how convenient it would be to sell them quick items. And, especially with 24 hour gyms, vending machines don’t need employees except to keep stocked.

Think about ear buds. Phone charger cables. Pain relief medications and ointments. Microfiber towels. Health and beauty products like deodorant, toothpaste and shampoos. Whatever can be stuffed in a gym bag can be sold in a vending machine.

Grocery store or convenient store added revenue. When your customers are near the baked goods, think a fresh grinding coffee machine. Add a vending machine near the door with the quick, forgotten items like toothpaste, phone accessories and candies. Think about a vending machine to secure more expensive, small items that customers can purchase quickly without employee assistance. Reduce theft and employee time.

At the transportation hub. For airports, bus stations and train depots – anywhere there are travelers – the opportunity exists to help your customers and add to your revenue stream. Think about pain medications, stomach relief, phone accessories and candies. Create a beauty vending machine. Add a specialty drink vending machine (non-alcoholic). Anything that travelers need quickly without waiting in a line to pay a cashier. Reduces theft, employee time and adds convenience to your traveling customers.

If you have a lot of foot traffic and you are looking for new ideas to brand, add revenue and reduce problems, call GAD.

Meet the ATOM

The Atom Jukebox, a lightweight powerhouse weighing just 33 pounds, sets a new standard for jukebox technology. Its compact size and portability make it the ideal music companion for any space, from cozy diners to lively bars or expansive entertainment venues. Offering a solo install feature, it eliminates the need to wait for a crew, ensuring a hassle-free setup.

With its competitive pricing and an advanced computer core allowing swift component swaps, the Atom stands as a cost-efficient solution to replace outdated jukeboxes, ushering in a new era of seamless and uninterrupted music entertainment. Step into the future of jukebox technology with the Atom, where innovation and music converge effortlessly.

SMALL IN SIZE, BIG ON EVERYTHING ELSE MEET THE ATOM

The Atom jukebox boasts a small footprint: less than 2′ high and 19″ wide — perfect for venues where wall space is at a premium. At only 33 lbs, this easily transportable and easily shippable jukebox weighs the same as a microwave oven. And if those numbers don’t impress you, this one surely will: a completely straightforward and hassle-free 1-person installation!

Because it’s from AMI, you can count on it to deliver the same sound and quality as previous jukeboxes. The Atom jukebox is a compact, yet complete entertainment package of music, videos, and digital signage.

• Give your venues’ guests access to AMI’s digital catalog of millions of songs, including entire albums, timeless classics, and the newest hits.
• Utilize content filtering to tailor the available music selection at your venues, aligning perfectly with their desired ambiance and vibe.
• Use AMI Ad Manager to craft, plan, and manage your unique advertisements for display on the jukebox and connected TVs.
• Deliver captivating in-venue entertainment with tens of thousands of selectable music videos that play on TVs you connect to the Atom.

DOWNLOAD NOW PLAY MUSIC VIDEOS

• When a patron selects a song that has an available music video, the jukebox UI (or AMI Music app UI) suggests upgrading to the video selection.
• Patrons pay a small upcharge for video selections.
• Selected videos play on the TVs you connect to your Atom.
• AMI’s Music Video On-Demand (MVOD) feature grants players access to the full library of more than 35,000 music videos.

MANAGE YOUR ROUTE

AMI Co-Pilot* makes managing your Atom, and all AMI jukeboxes, easy – no matter where you are. With countless benefits for both operators and location staff, this is one mobile app that does it all.

• Access Jukebox Remote Control Functions.
• Enable and Manage Background Music.
• Create Digital Advertisements.
• Customize the Atom’s User Interface.
• Notify AMI Music App Users.
• Troubleshoot the Jukebox.
• Earn Free Credits with AMI’s Staff Rewards Program.
• Activate Event Mode.
• View Jukebox Connections and Status Reports.
• And more!
*Feature permissions are set and controlled by the Operator Executive.

DOWNLOAD NOW PLAY MUSIC VIDEOS

• When a patron selects a song that has an available music video, the jukebox UI (or AMI Music app UI) suggests upgrading to the video selection.
• Patrons pay a small upcharge for video selections.
• Selected videos play on the TVs you connect to your Atom.
• AMI’s Music Video On-Demand (MVOD) feature grants players access to the full library of more than 35,000 music videos.

Dimensions:
H: 23.25″, W: 18.5″, D: 7.5″; Weight: 33 lbs.

ATOM JUKEBOX TECHNICAL SPECS:
• 18.5″ wide HD touchscreen display for music selection and promotions.
• High-power computer core includes the motherboard, power supply, I/O controller, and a solid-state hard drive
• IR wireless remote control
• 250-Watt, 2-Channel Amp Sound System for immersive, room-filling sound (additional 250-Watt Amp available)
• Broadband connection required for song and music video updates
• Bill acceptor (500-bill capacity)