Industry Background

Vietnam’s sports and fitness sector has experienced steady growth in recent years, driven by rising participation in organized sports, professional training programs, and large-scale sporting events. As venues become busier and more diverse in usage, operators face increasing pressure to improve on-site retail services without adding operational complexity.

For sports venues, selling bottled drinks and essential sports accessories is not optional—it is an expected service. However, traditional retail counters struggle to keep pace with modern expectations for speed, flexibility, and convenience.

Retail Challenges Faced by the Venue

Before working with WEIMI VENDING, the sports venue encountered several common operational constraints:

• Congestion during peak hours, especially before and after training sessions and events
• Limited service coverage, as staffed counters could not operate early mornings or late nights
• High labor costs, particularly during tournaments or extended events
• Restricted product variety, due to limited space and manual inventory handling
• Growing demand for contactless purchasing, which traditional retail setups could not fully support

The venue required a solution that could operate independently, adapt to fluctuating demand, and maintain a professional, modern image.

WEIMI’s Smart Vending Solution for Sports Environments

To address these needs, WEIMI VENDING deployed a customized smart vending solution designed specifically for sports venues.

Each vending machine was configured with flexible, modular shelving, allowing the venue to sell both fast-moving beverages and essential tennis products within the same unit. Products include:

• Bottled water and energy drinks
• Tennis balls
• Wristbands and grip tapes
• Stringing accessories and small sports essentials

This mixed-product setup ensured that athletes and visitors could access what they needed immediately, without staff assistance.

Designed for Continuous, Unattended Operation

The vending machines operate 24/7, providing uninterrupted service regardless of venue schedule. This proved especially valuable for:

• Early-morning training sessions
• Late-night practices or events
• Off-peak hours when staffed counters are closed

A multilingual touch interface supports Vietnamese, English, and additional languages, ensuring ease of use for both local users and international guests.

Seamless Payment and Smart Management

To accommodate a wide range of customers, the machines support multiple payment methods, including:

• Visa
• Mastercard
• UnionPay
• NFC-based contactless payments

All machines are connected to a cloud-based management platform, giving operators real-time visibility into:

• Inventory levels
• Sales performance
• Machine status and alerts

This enables remote stock planning, faster replenishment, and reduced downtime—without requiring on-site inspections.

Branding and Venue Integration

Beyond functionality, the machines were designed to integrate visually with the venue. Each unit features:

• Customizable exterior branding
• Built-in LED panels for promotional content or venue messaging

As a result, the vending machines function not only as retail points but also as brand-enhancing installations within the facility.

Results After Deployment

Following the implementation of WEIMI’s smart vending solution, the venue reported:

• Shorter queues and improved customer flow
• Higher customer satisfaction due to faster, self-service purchasing
• Extended retail availability without additional staffing
• Improved operational efficiency and reduced labor dependency
• Enhanced perception of the venue as a modern, technology-driven facility

The ability to adjust product mix and pricing remotely before major events also allowed the venue to respond more effectively to changing demand.

Why Sports Venues Choose WEIMI VENDING

WEIMI VENDING specializes in unattended retail solutions for high-traffic environments, including sports venues, gyms, universities, and transport hubs. Our strengths include:

• Industrial-grade vending hardware
• Intuitive software and cloud management systems
• Flexible customization for products, branding, and layout
• Global logistics support and multilingual system capability

With strong manufacturing capacity and continuous R&D investment, WEIMI helps partners deploy vending systems that are scalable, reliable, and future-ready.

Looking to Upgrade Retail at Your Sports Facility?

Whether you operate a stadium, tennis center, or multi-sport complex, WEIMI VENDING provides tailored smart vending solutions designed to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance customer experience.

Contact WEIMI VENDING today to explore a customized vending solution for your venue.