At UNFI Professional Services, we know that foot traffic is absolutely vital to the success of any grocery store. And we can help you leverage the power of other successful brands with programs proven to drive new and existing shoppers into your store. Each of our brand partners creates additional reasons for people to shop at your store instead of another retailer. Here are some of the other features you can add to your store(s):
Amazon Hub. Many regular Amazon customers use Amazon Lockers to receive and return packages because they don’t have a secure way to do so at their residences. By hosting an Amazon Hub in your store, you can tap into significant additional foot traffic from Amazon’s loyal customer base. On average, this feature could drive not only significant daily foot traffic but purchases in your store, as well. Studies show that over half of the people who visit a store to pick up an Amazon package end up buying at least one item in the locker hosting store.
Coghlan’s Camping. We’re excited to bring you the ability to provide camping equipment in your store from a trusted name in the business. You can offer your shoppers a wide assortment of Coghlan’s outdoor supplies–products, providing a way for outdoor enthusiasts to get what they need without having to visit a specialty retailer. Coghlan’s is the largest single brand of camping accessories in the world, a recognized name that can help boost foot traffic during much of the year. Through UNFI’s partnership with Coghlan’s, independent retailers have access to their catalog of more than 400 camping accessories.
ecoATM. Another new addition! Consumers are increasingly concerned about sustainability. This automated kiosk pays cash on the spot for used mobile phones. For those devices without refurbished value, ecoATM is a convenient way to recycle electronic waste at no cost to the consumer.
Rug Doctor. The global market leader in professional-grade, do-it-yourself, deep-carpet cleaning systems. Rug Doctor boasts the highest brand loyalty for cleaning machines and offers consumers the ability to get professional quality cleaning at an affordable price. With our partnership, you’ll easily be able to take advantage of Rug Doctor’s reputable & recognizable brand to drive foot traffic into your store.
XPress Hardware. A store within a store! UNFI has partnered with Emery Jensen Distribution to offer in-aisle hardware sets including top-performing, nationally branded hardware items and related SKUs. You can make adjustments to meet the unique needs of your customer base.
Blue Rhino Propane. America’s No. 1 propane exchange brand makes it super easy for consumers to get the propane they need for backyard grilling. Every tank is cleaned, leak-tested, inspected and delivered to stores. It’s easy for consumers to swap out empty tanks for full ones. Having a Blue Rhino Propane exchange in your store makes it super easy for customers to pick up everything they need to fire up the grill and enjoy a great meal.
Blackhawk Gift Mall. Third-party gift cards are an easy and popular gift. And if someone needs to pick up one quickly, offering this program can make your store a go-to destination. With more than 1,000 gift card partners and exclusive card products, your store can offer the best-selling gift cards for your unique market. You’ll also be able to launch gift-card promotions that can increase your store’s gift card sales.
Coinstar Coin Counting. These machines are popular with consumers of all ages and incomes! With more than 21,000 kiosks worldwide, Coinstar kiosks are easy to find and use and they provide consumers with a variety of options to get currency for their coins or a third-party e-gift card.
Coin Cloud Digital Currency Machine. Coin Cloud is a small footprint kiosk that allows consumers to buy, sell and trade digital currency with cash, without the need for a bank account or debit card. It’s the first and one of the only digital currency machines nationwide that allows users to both make purchases and withdraw cash, Coin Cloud makes digital currency easy and accessible to everyone.
Sanitizing Wipes & Hand Sanitizing Dispensers. In today’s world, shoppers appreciate a store that provides them with sanitizing wipes in critical areas throughout the store. Our partner, Terraboost Media makes it easy for you to offer this important feature in your store(s).
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