indiana Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 There's a "community market" style Wal-Mart store (small grocery store) by my house that doesn't have a single vending machine. I think a small 5-head rack would do very well here, but I don't know the best way of approaching them. Does anyone here have experience working with them, know who I need to speak to, and what would be the best strategy to get to "yes?" Commission, charity, free service, something else? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagesVending Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 That does surprise me that they don't have any machines, because every Walmart I've been to has a lot! NEN (National Entertainment Network) is contracted for bulk vending with Walmart, so I doubt that they could let you place your machines in there, even though they don't have any. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to still ask the store manager. I would probably offer a large commission so that they take you seriously. Let's be honest, Walmart is a greedy company! I'd offer 30-40%, because a Walmart would be worth it! Usually, somewhere near the check stands, there is some sort of a sign with a picture of the store manager and their name. That is how you can get the POC or simply ask a cashier to speak to the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 That does surprise me that they don't have any machines, because every Walmart I've been to has a lot! NEN (National Entertainment Network) is contracted for bulk vending with Walmart, so I doubt that they could let you place your machines in there, even though they don't have any. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to still ask the store manager. I would probably offer a large commission so that they take you seriously. Let's be honest, Walmart is a greedy company! I'd offer 30-40%, because a Walmart would be worth it! Usually, somewhere near the check stands, there is some sort of a sign with a picture of the store manager and their name. That is how you can get the POC or simply ask a cashier to speak to the manager. Great advice, and thanks for the insight! I'll do my best, and whatever I find out, I'll update the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treadmill Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Anytime you deal with corporate America you have to deal with the corporate office and jump through all the hoops. Personally I would just stick with the mom and pop places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vending4U Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Great advice, and thanks for the insight! I'll do my best, and whatever I find out, I'll update the thread. Have you tried yet and if so what was your result? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Have you tried yet and if so what was your result? Thanks I've only passed through and asked to speak with the manager (he wasn't there the two times I asked). I have not been successful placing a rack here yet, but honestly haven't put in much effort to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Have you tried yet and if so what was your result? Thanks Yeah Cloudfoods, Get yer butt in gear - this thread is 10 hours old!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Your time is best spent pursuing other locations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Your time is best spent pursuing other locations I agree. If you some how manage to get a machine in it would be because the Manager is unaware of Corp. policy ( not likely). Selling to wallmart? head to Bentonville with a truck load of money. In other words don't waste your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 That does surprise me that they don't have any machines, because every Walmart I've been to has a lot! NEN (National Entertainment Network) is contracted for bulk vending with Walmart, so I doubt that they could let you place your machines in there, even though they don't have any. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to still ask the store manager. I would probably offer a large commission so that they take you seriously. Let's be honest, Walmart is a greedy company! I'd offer 30-40%, because a Walmart would be worth it! Usually, somewhere near the check stands, there is some sort of a sign with a picture of the store manager and their name. That is how you can get the POC or simply ask a cashier to speak to the manager. NEN is only one of many vending companies that service Walmart. Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazenevenson Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 After speaking with a few differen vendors I had found that Walmart usually wants vendors to take on at least 5-10 locations at commission at or above 35%. It does work well for the smaller vendors do to the high commission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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