For over 25 years, we have been involved in the manufacturing of top-selling glow-in-the-dark and light-up merchandise, receiving a patent for specialty glow sticks and necklaces in 2001 (patent 6619808). During this time, we have sold these products to retailers across various industries. Through these experiences, we have identified some key challenges with attempting to sell glow-in-the-dark and light-up merchandise over the counter:
Display – Prior to introducing the Glow Machine, customers frequently expressed that they lacked effective ways to display glow merchandise to customers besides activating inventory pieces, which reduced profits. Every activated piece for display was no longer new inventory. The Glow Machine features integrated, proprietary electronic display boards with hundreds of bright, flashing LEDs powered by electricity, attracting attention without using inventory.
Inventory Management – Customer preferences vary, often leaving unsold inventory that diminished profits. The Glow Machine utilizes random vend technology to dispense randomly from available options, ensuring all inventory sells with none leftover.
Theft/Losses – Glow merchandise inherently attracts attention and potential loss or theft. Customers previously reported assuming losses from missing or stolen inventory reducing profits. Glow Machines are built with industrial-strength locks and accounting features matching inventory to sales, eliminating theft concerns.
We can sell you glow merchandise for over-the-counter sale, but consider these challenges versus using a Glow Machine. Glow products appeal widely and provide profitable sales when implemented appropriately. Special programs for skating rinks, family fun centers, bowling centers, family restaurants and pretty much anywhere that kids and families enjoy leisure time together that includes free prize/toy refills with your Glow Machine purchase – enough that the machine pays for itself from the sales on the first shipment.
The machines sell each prize/toy for $2- $3 each, costing you on average around $0.70 each, ensuring strong margins. Please contact us to discuss how a Glow Machine can boost your glow merchandise sales.