We have always believed that USI (USelectIt) can —and should— positively impact the communities we serve – one vending machine and one community at a time. This commitment to social good extends to the public health arena with harm-reduction vending machines. Harm reduction vending machines are revolutionizing how we approach
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Earth Day, The Importance & Role of Vending Machines
Earth Day is an excellent reminder to adopt sustainable home, work, or school practices. When you think of a vending machine, sustainability probably is not the first thing you associate them with. However, vending machines play a role in promoting eco-friendly practices and sustainability in businesses. Grab your favorite reusable
Why Meal Pick-Up Lockers are Trending in 2022 ?
The food delivery business has grown in popularity during the last decade. These services of convenience are already changing the way restaurants operate and compete. But this transformation, mighty as it may seem, is just a part of the ever-evolving restaurant industry. In this article, we’ll discuss what meal pickup
COVID-19 Test Kit Vending Machine
The newer variants of COVID-19 have forced colleges across the nation to take multiple steps. Many institutions are deferring semester start dates or mandating booster doses, and many are also returning to online classes. Because of the everchanging health concerns, college and universities have had to adapt new solutions
USI’s The NAMA Show and Coffee, Tea & Water Preview
The time is almost here for the 2021 NAMA Show taking place in New Orleans August 18-20. “We are so excited to join everyone at this year’s NAMA Show and Coffee Tea & Water in New Orleans,” said Ashley Hubler, Chief Marketing Officer at U-Select-It. “Our customer-centric approach has been
USI’s Approach to Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
At U-Select-It, our mission extends beyond providing quality vending equipment and services to our customers. We strive to have a positive impact on the communities in which we operate. As such, USI makes an effort to make the company and our product processes environmentally sustainable in order to help preserve
U-Select-It Introduces PUSH-IT, a New Tray Delivery System
U-Select-It Inc., a leading full-line vending equipment manufacturer, is pleased to introduce PUSH-IT, a new tray delivery system, which allows operators to increase profitability by vending larger, high margin products while also creating operating efficiencies. With no coils, PUSH-IT allows for greater capacity per selection and is adaptable to a
Your Automated Coffee Solution
Coming up November 18-20 NAMA will be hosting the 2019 Coffee, Tea and Water Expo in Anaheim, California. USI is excited to meet with those in the industry and hear from keynote speaker Todd Carmichael, CEO & Co-founder of La Colombe Coffee. From curated education to an exhibit hall full
Meet Our Canadian Sales Manager at CAMA Expo 2019
We would love to see you later this month in Montreal, Quebec for CAMA Expo 2019, September 20-21. The Canadian Automatic Merchandising Association’s annual trade-show is an excellent opportunity to see the latest products, technology and vending machines. At the show you will find educational opportunities to learn more about
iCart Touch Screen Interface with inDEX Web Based Management System Available on Evoke Snack Series
A sale always begin by grabbing the customer’s attention. Closing the sale usually includes communicating information compelling enough to for the customer to act. The iCart & inDEX system from U-Select-It makes it simple and efficient for customers to spend money at your machine. Our system attracts customers and provides
New Push-It Delivery System
U-Select-It is excited to introduce the new Push-It Delivery System. Push-It allows you to increase profitability by vending larger and higher margin products. The trays make it easy to change selections and load products. Push-It modules move along a helix rod the allowing the pusher to move forward to vend
U-Select-It Launches Redesigned Website Part 1: ADA Compliance
U-Select-It is excited to begin 2019 with a customer-focused redesigned website with enhanced design and navigation. The redesigned website is mobile-friendly and ADA-compliant featuring improved functionality and enriched content for visitors to learn more about U-Select-It, our equipment and services, as well as access interactive tools such as the Equipment
Discover the USI Difference
According to a recent Franchise Direct article titled “The Cost of Operating a Vending Machine”, now is a great time to start a vending business or grow your vending services. In fact, the startup costs in vending are noticeably lower than in other industries and according to Franchise Direct, operating
Essence of Coffee
Later this month the National Automatic Merchandizing Association will introduce its “Essence of Coffee” educational program at the Coffee, Tea and Water Show in New Orleans Nov.12-14. The new program expects to boost coffee business for sales professionals, managers, route sales managers and many others throughout the service coffee industry.
U-Select-It Hosts Training Event for National Association of Blind Merchants
In conjunction with the National Association of Blind Merchants (NABM), U-Select-It, Inc. (USI) hosted NABM members for an on-site training event at USI’s corporate headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa. The training focused on current technology related to accessibility and suggestions on how to further improve vending machine accessibility. The NABM
10 year anniversary of 2008 recession – are convenience services helping create a strong U.S economy?
This month marks the anniversary of the 2008 market crash in which millions lost their jobs and homes. That year, the economy was losing roughly 170,000 jobs a month with a total of 700,000 jobs lost in the last two months of the year alone. Luckily, our economy has grown
NAMA Highlights Industry’s Economic Contribution In Latest Census
In 2018, a census was conducted by the National Automatic Merchandising Association, or NAMA for short, to measure the size, scope, and value to the United States of the vending, office refreshments and micro market industry. Extensive research on the economic impact of the convenience services industry was conducted by
Sneak Peek of Atlantic Coast Exposition (ACE) 2018
Are you looking forward to the 2018 Atlantic Coast Exposition (ACE)? The Atlantic Coast Exposition is a three-day trade show featuring suppliers to the vending, office coffee and food service industry. The exhibit attracts all of the major industry suppliers of product, equipment, and services. U-Select-It is proud to be
NAMA’s 2017 Fly-In Gives Platform for Vending Industry Advocates
Held on July 25th and 26th, the 2017 Fly-In drew some 300 members for a day of orientation and another of action. Last year’s Fly-In attracted 275 industry advocates. Founded in 1936, NAMA is the association representing the $25 billion U.S. convenience services industry. With more than 1,100 member companies
4 Ways to Get the Best Out of Product Merchandising
Implementing the right product merchandising plan in vending machines is critical for the success of your vending business. How can you successfully go about creating the right plan? Here we have 4 ways to get more out of your product merchandising initiatives: Stock What Sells The key to