Packaging for Vertical Retail Spaces and Vending Systems

Retail is rising, in a literal sense! 

More and more packaging is looking at a vertical structure. Why? Because oftentimes, there is a lot more space going up, than left or right.   Think about a shelf with a really high clearance but limited in terms of horizontal sizing. It offers more efficiency, and smarter spaces. 

Smart vending is becoming all the more popular for lots of companies. With this type of vending, you have a smart, effective way to understand the vending system, and get it to customers with ease.

Locker towers are another. Lockers are a great storage space for countries and locations where there is no good dedicated mail room, allowing for protection and security.

Finally, there are now vertical storage solutions, which rise up vertically, helping you really see the scope in length that your items go. 

All of this comes together and culminates into efficient, effective vertical retail spaces that you will enjoy. 

Supplies that flow into Vertical Systems 

A lot of supplies will start to flow into these systems. 

Gravity-fed cartons are one example. These cartons will be able to house a lot via gravity, and they are dispensed by going down, using the laws of gravity to dispense such items. 

Rigid modular packs are another. These packs will mold and transform, helping you with a unique feature that fits each space.

Compact trays are another. Most of the time, these trays, as small as they’ll be, definitely will keep lots of items inside. The efficiency of such spaces improves the systems, making them truly stand out. 

Label Orientation and Display Windows 

When building a vertical packaging structure or system, you have to be mindful of windows and displays. 

While we used to put this on the top or bottom of the box, the biggest parts of the box, nowadays, adding various windows on the side is good. Having the label right in front on one of the sides also tells the customer what it is. As for windows, some companies may put it on the top, to give a sneak peek, but then the sides are reserved for labeling, logos, and whatnot. 

The goal of this is for a top-down interaction, and less side to side. Having everything in a manner where a customer can look at it in a line of items is important. 

Shipping into Automated Vending Machines 

Lots of locations use automated vending machines, which will automatically dispense the item when a person pays for it. You see these a lot in Japan and South Korea, where you can get items from a vending machine without issues. Sometimes, it’s many of the most common items like toiletries too! 

One way to make this work is the barcode placement. Have it in a way where one can merely scan it, or the machine can scan it and bring the items to you. That way, you’re not turning the box around in hopes of finding this.

Orientation-ready packaging is another. Making sure that the orientation is easy to see is also important. Again, you want it to be on the right side.

This type of packaging is a newfound means to show off the packaging that you have, and delivers it in a manner that’s different from the rest. Packaging for vertical spaces and vending systems is a bit of a challenge and might take some getting used to. But, the profound benefits that rise and span from this are something to mention, as they will help you with improving your packaging scope as well.