Retail on the Go
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRetail on the Go is a podcast that explores the dynamic world of self-service commerce. Our hosts chat with industry experts about innovations in self-service technology, changing consumer trends, and strategies that are reshaping retail. Presented by Cantaloupe: Helping the world buy it and go.
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Episodes
Evolving with the Industry
March 04, 2024 12:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBFilmed in-person at Cantaloupe University in Las Vegas, our hosts are joined by Aldo Tejada Donadio of Feel Good Markets — Panama's only micro market operator. We chat about his micro market journey, how the industry is evolving, and what the future holds.
From "Where?" to Warehouse: Diving into the Details of Software-Driven Management
February 26, 2024 12:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBStarting a new micro market can pose a lot of challenges for operators. More inventory, more space, more everything! Our hosts talk about warehouse management for vending and micro markets, and how software can simplify your operation.
Communal Cravings: Micro Markets in Apartment Buildings
February 19, 2024 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBSeen a lot of luxury apartment complexes sprouting up in your area? Their closed loop environments are perfect for amenities — like micro markets!
Muscles and Munchies: The Power of Micro Markets in Gyms
February 12, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBGyms + micro markets = the perfect set. This episode we focus on the massive opportunities available to operators in commercial gym spaces.
Securing the Goods: How to Keep Your Micro Market Safe
February 05, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBTheft is a concern in any retail space, but how do you manage it at unattended markets? Our Cantaloupe insiders talk micro market security and how to use technology to prevent theft.
On Tap: Cold Brew Kiosks — Unlocking the Secrets with Quinn Miller and KVM
January 29, 2024 14:44 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBHow do small businesses use micro markets to grow their business? Our hosts welcome special guests O’Neil Sawh, CEO of Kegerator Vending, and Quinn Miller from Blue Agave Vending, to talk starting a micro market business and innovating to grow.
Micro Market Marvels
January 22, 2024 13:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBWhat are micro markets and are they here to replace traditional vending machines? Find out in this episode as our hosts are joined by Michael Johnson from Cantaloupe to give you an introduction to micro markets.
Welcome to Retail on the Go!
January 16, 2024 21:12 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBThe series premiere of Retail on the Go welcomes you to the world of self-service commerce. Hosts Russ, Max, and Kylan discuss innovations in the unattended retail industry and what you can expect the rest of the season.
E13: Leaders in Payments: Ravi Venkatesan, CEO, Cantaloupe | Episode 196
December 12, 2022 17:56 - 31 minutes - 73.9 MBGreg and Ravi and have an interesting discussion about the self-service economy. Not only is it much more prevalent than we think it is, but it’s also expected to grow to be a $46 billion industry by 2027. According to Ravi, the three dominant drivers for this massive growth spurt include: Labor shortage Consumer preference And availability of technology Hear Ravi talk about the projected growth spurt of an already prolific industry sector, the convergence of the physical and the digit...
E13: Leaders in Payments: Ravi Venkatesan, CEO, Cantaloupe | Episode 196
December 12, 2022 17:53Greg and Ravi and have an interesting discussion about the self-service economy. Not only is it much more prevalent than we think it is, but it’s also expected to grow to be a $46 billion industry by 2027. According to Ravi, the three dominant drivers for this massive growth spurt include: Labor shortage Consumer preference And availability of technology Hear Ravi talk about the projected growth spurt of an already prolific industry sector, the convergence of the physical and the digit...
E12: Leaders in Payments: Michael Johnson, VP, GM Micro Markets at Cantaloupe | Episode 148
March 14, 2022 23:16 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBLeaders in Payment podcast host Greg Myers features VP, GM of Micro Markets, Michael Johnson (Cantaloupe, Inc.) in its 148th podcast episode. Together, they take a look at the Unattended Retail space. Tune in this week to hear Michael talk about the growing consumer demand for a frictionless experience when it comes to payments, how AI has helped us take the enormous data dump that came with the digital age and make that data both meaningful and profitable, and what to expect moving forward...
E11: Leaders in Payments: Elyssa Steiner, VP of Marketing at Cantaloupe | Episode 118
September 22, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBLeaders in Payment podcast host Greg Myers features VP of Marketing, Elyssa Steiner (Cantaloupe, Inc.) in its 118th podcast episode. Together, they take a look at the Unattended Retail space. On this episode Elyssa Steiner discusses the results of Cantaloupe’s recent survey which targeted more than 2,000 census-based US adults. Greg and Elyssa talk about some of the surprises compared to last year, some of the latest trends, micro markets and much much more.
E10: The Year of the Touchscreen
July 30, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBWhile retrofitting machines with touchscreen card readers is nothing new to vending operators, advancements in screen technology and sweeping changes in consumer behavior due to COVID has set the stage for the next generation of readers to be perfectly positioned to meet customers’ needs. Tune in to hear how the newest touchscreen readers are being used by some of the nation’s leading vending operators to attain micro market-style functionality. What You’ll Learn: How touchscree...
E09: Leaders in Payments: Sean Feeney, CEO at Cantaloupe | Episode 90
May 26, 2021 16:45 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBLeaders in Payment podcast host Greg Myers features CEO, Sean Feeney (Cantaloupe, Inc.) in its 90th podcast episode. Together, they discuss Cantaloupe's business and innovation in the unattended retail market. You'll also get to know more about CEO, Sean Feeney, including why he left retirement to work for Cantaloupe and what he's most passionate about today. Tune-in to hear Sean speak on the following hot topics: Rebranding to Cantaloupe Business impact of the COVID-19 pande...
E08: Everything Unattended Retailers Should Know About 3G, 4G, and Beyond
April 26, 2021 21:30 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBPodcast ft. Jodi Bogen, Senior Manager (Verizon), Aaron Feitner, IoT Client Partner (Verizon), and Elyssa Steiner, VP of Marketing (Cantaloupe, Inc.) The approaching sunset of the 3G cellular network has left many unattended retail operators unsure what this change means for their business. We went to the source and sat down with the experts at Verizon to get you the answers you need to stay informed on the upgrade to 4G. Tune in to learn: Why are these networks changing now? How...
07: EMV Acceptance in Unattended Retail ft Discover
February 17, 2021 08:30 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBPodcast ft. Danielle Bataglia (General Manager of Digital Acceptance at Discover Global Network) and Elyssa Steiner (USAT) It’s no secret contactless payments are on the rise, but did you know that a majority of these tap to pay methods are done with an EMV enabled card? As the momentum continues, operators need a clear understanding of the importance in accepting EMV payments and why now is the time to invest. In this episode, we bring in industry expert and payment enthusiast Danielle...
06: The Shift to Digital Payments: A Surge in Contactless Payment Adoption ft. Visa
December 08, 2020 17:39 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBPodcast ft. Bill Dobbins (SVP of New & Emerging Payment Acceptance at Visa) and Elyssa Steiner (USAT) The global pandemic of 2020 has had a significant impact on industries across the U.S. As businesses shift to adapt, COVID-19 has become the catalyst for growth in contactless payments. In this podcast, we welcome Bill Dobbins for a conversation around the payment trends in a post-COVID world, including how contactless payments will help drive the economic recovery and how retailers are a...
06: The Shift to Digital Payments: A Surge in Contactless Payment Adoption
December 08, 2020 17:39 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBPodcast ft. Bill Dobbins (SVP of New & Emerging Payment Acceptance at Visa) and Elyssa Steiner (USAT) The global pandemic of 2020 has had a significant impact on industries across the U.S. As businesses shift to adapt, COVID-19 has become the catalyst for growth in contactless payments. In this podcast, we welcome Bill Dobbins for a conversation around the payment trends in a post-COVID world, including how contactless payments will help drive the economic recovery and how retailers are a...
The Shift to Digital Payments: A Surge in Contactless Payment Adoption
December 08, 2020 17:39 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBPodcast ft. Bill Dobbins (SVP of New & Emerging Payment Acceptance at Visa) and Elyssa Steiner (USAT) The global pandemic of 2020 has had a significant impact on industries across the U.S. As businesses shift to adapt, COVID-19 has become the catalyst for growth in contactless payments. In this podcast, we welcome Bill Dobbins for a conversation around the payment trends in a post-COVID world, including how contactless payments will help drive the economic recovery and how retailers are a...
Mythbusters Series: Setting the Facts Straight on 3G Sunsets
December 02, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MBPodcast ft. Bill Bartholic and Elyssa Steiner (USA Technologies) Elyssa Steiner, VP of Marketing, continues her discussion with Bill Bartholic to dispel some of the myths around 3G sunsets and the move to 4G LTE for the small ticket unattended retail market. Myths being fact-checked in this episode: Myth #5: I have to upgrade both my telemeter and card reader to 4G in order to accept EMV by April 2021. Myth #6: I’m required to accept both EMV contact and EMV contactless, even in the v...
05: Mythbusters Series: Setting the Facts Straight on 3G Sunsets
December 02, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MBPodcast ft. Bill Bartholic and Elyssa Steiner (USA Technologies) Elyssa Steiner, VP of Marketing, continues her discussion with Bill Bartholic to dispel some of the myths around 3G sunsets and the move to 4G LTE for the small ticket unattended retail market. Myths being fact-checked in this episode: Myth #5: I have to upgrade both my telemeter and card reader to 4G in order to accept EMV by April 2021. Myth #6: I’m required to accept both EMV contact and EMV contactless, even in the v...
E04: Mythbusters Series: Setting the Facts Straight on 3G Sunsets
November 19, 2020 17:48 - 9 minutes - 6.55 MBPodcast ft. Bill Bartholic and Elyssa Steiner (USAT) We’re diving into 3G sunsets and the move to 4G LTE for the small ticket unattended retail market. There is a ton of information in the market today around this topic, but much of it can be either misleading or wrongfully positioned to scare operators into making costly decisions. Bill Bartholic, a long-time industry veteran whose served in the unattended retail space for 23 years, serving as an operator for 20 years, will help us dispel...
04: Mythbusters Series: Setting the Facts Straight on 3G Sunsets
November 19, 2020 17:48 - 9 minutes - 6.55 MBPodcast ft. Bill Bartholic and Elyssa Steiner (USAT) We’re diving into 3G sunsets and the move to 4G LTE for the small ticket unattended retail market. There is a ton of information in the market today around this topic, but much of it can be either misleading or wrongfully positioned to scare operators into making costly decisions. Bill Bartholic, a long-time industry veteran whose served in the unattended retail space for 23 years, serving as an operator for 20 years, will help us dispel...
03: Overcoming the New Challenges of OCS
October 21, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB“Business as usual” is changing for Office Coffee Services – How are you adapting your business to change with it? All of the unattended retail industry has felt effects from COVID-19, but OCS is feeling particularly strong tremors from this shift. While there is no magic bullet that operators can employ to fix these disruptions, there are a few novel ways of operating that we believe are worth exploring that can enable them to provide better service, and utilize successful operations man...
Episode 02: How COVID-19 is Accelerating Cashless Payments
October 06, 2020 23:16 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBThe New Normal 2020 Podcast ft. Jason Yeung (Adaria Vending) and Elyssa Steiner (USA Technologies) Discover: • Why they implemented card readers across their entire business • The benefits and ROI from offering cashless payments • Their experience testing cashless only locations, and the early results • How COVID has accelerated consumers’ adoption of contactless payments • What he predicts the future will look like for unattended retail
02: How COVID-19 is Accelerating Cashless Payments
October 06, 2020 23:16 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBThe New Normal 2020 Podcast ft. Jason Yeung (Adaria Vending) and Elyssa Steiner (USA Technologies) Discover: • Why they implemented card readers across their entire business • The benefits and ROI from offering cashless payments • Their experience testing cashless only locations, and the early results • How COVID has accelerated consumers’ adoption of contactless payments • What he predicts the future will look like for unattended retail
Trailer for UR Tech Insiders
September 18, 2020 20:13 - 40 seconds - 470 KBUR Tech Insiders is a new podcast that gives listeners helpful insights and actionable best practices from unattended retail markets around the country. Tune into hear our experts who will challenge the way you think and operate your business. From thought-provoking questions and information, to inspiring customer success stories and fresh perspectives on new trends. Immerse yourself in a beneficial episode of UR Tech Insiders - that's UR spelled U-R. Subscribe now, wherever you get your pod...