The vending machines, or self-service shelves, eliminate the need to ask an employee for help.
Now a vending machine company wants to make one of the most popular anti-theft methods — locked aisles — a bit more tolerable.
Ashforth's huge modular vending machines with robotic arms can replace a store aisle's shelving units, according to the segment.
Some retailers are inquiring about using bullet-proof glass on the vending machines to combat smash and grabs, according to the segment.
He said his vending machines would hold the 10% or so of most commonly stolen items.
Persons:
—, David Ashforth, Ashforth, it's
Organizations:
Service, Digital Media Vending International, NBC, Bay Area
Locations:
plexiglass, Bay