From September 10th to 12th, 2026, ASEAN SHOP 2026 will be held at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As a professional exhibition that connects multiple fields such as retail, self-service, food and beverage, commercial payment, and commercial equipment, this event provides a face-to-face communication platform for brand owners, distributors, retail operators, and industry professionals from different markets. The scale data released by the organizer before the exhibition shows that this exhibition is expected to gather more than 350 exhibitors, over 30000 professional buyers, and an exhibition area of approximately 30000 square meters.
For the vending machine industry, the significance of an exhibition is often not just about displaying how many machines.
What is truly valuable is discovering from real market communication: which automation demands are growing, which products are more likely to enter commercial scenarios, and what operators are truly concerned about when purchasing equipment.
This is also one of the biggest gains for Haloo after participating in ASEAN SHOP 2026.
Southeast Asian Unmanned Retail Is Shifting From "Equipment Procurement" to "Scene Selection"
With the continuous enrichment of retail formats, vending machines have gradually expanded from traditional beverage and snack sales equipment to coffee, ice cream, ice cubes, freshly made beverages, and more self-service fields.
From the exhibition scope of this year's ASEAN SHOP, it can also be seen that this industry is forming closer connections with food and beverage, commercial payments, convenience stores, commercial refrigeration, and other self-service.
This means that today's operators usually don't just ask 'what functions does the machine have' when choosing a Vending Machine.
What they are more concerned about is:
What kind of commercial space is it suitable for?
Why are consumers willing to use it?
How much manual participation is needed every day?
Is the product itself prone to sustained consumption?
Is it convenient to maintain and operate the equipment in the future?
For manufacturers, this change also means that product development cannot solely focus on hardware parameters, but needs to consider more practical applications.
Haloo Showcases Diversified Vending Products On-Site
At this exhibition, Haloo showcased a variety of vending and self-service devices at booths S30 – 31, including freshly ground coffee vending machines, ice cube vending machines, ice cream vending machines, desktop smoothie mixers, and helmet washing machines.
From the perspective of product types, these devices cover different consumer scenarios and usage needs.
Freshly ground coffee equipment is more suitable for instant beverage consumption scenarios such as office buildings, hotels, and commercial spaces; Ice vending machines are designed for convenience stores, supermarkets, and other areas with high demand for ice products; Desktop smoothie equipment is suitable for the sale of freshly made beverages; The helmet cleaning equipment further expands the application of self-service devices in the field of life services.
The idea behind this product layout is not simply to increase the variety of products, but to provide automated equipment with different business logics for different consumer needs.
Ice Cream Vending Machine Receives Special Attention On Site
Among the multiple devices showcased this time, the ice cream vending machine received relatively more on-site attention.
One important reason is that it has the characteristics of both "automatic sales equipment" and "on-site experience equipment".
In traditional retail, consumers can complete their consumption after purchasing ice cream; The ice cream vending machine combines selection, payment, automatic production, and cup dispensing, allowing consumers to participate in the entire purchasing process more intuitively.
For operators, the value of this equipment is not just about reducing labor.
Within a limited commercial area, devices can simultaneously undertake functions such as product display, sales, and production, making them more likely to be considered for application in shopping centers, convenience stores, tourist attractions, hotels, commercial complexes, and other places with immediate consumption needs.
From on-site communication feedback, it can be seen that customers are interested in this type of device, which also indicates that unmanned retail is extending from "simple automatic sales" to a more experiential instant consumption model.
This does not mean that all commercial scenarios are suitable for ice cream vending machines, but rather indicates that when automated equipment can simultaneously address sales efficiency and consumer experience issues, it is easier to gain market attention.
Whether A Machine Can Make Money Often Depends On Where It Is Placed
For vending machine investors and operators, the equipment itself is just a part of the project.
Whether a product can generate stable sales largely depends on whether it matches the product, scene, foot traffic, and operation mode.
For example, shopping centers typically require more prominent equipment and better consumer interaction experiences; Convenience stores may pay more attention to equipment occupancy, replenishment efficiency, and daily maintenance; Office buildings and hotels place greater emphasis on convenience and stable supply; Tourist attractions may place more emphasis on immediate consumption and longer sales time.
Therefore, the future competition in the vending machine industry is not necessarily just competition between different devices, but more likely to be a matching competition between different solutions and commercial scenarios.
This is also an increasingly important issue that companies need to consider when choosing suppliers for Vending Machines.
Customers Are More Concerned About Whether The Equipment Can Truly Be Put Into Operation
In recent years, concepts such as "unmanned", "intelligent retail", and "24-hour operation" have frequently appeared in industry discussions.
But for clients who are truly prepared to invest in the project, the final decision on procurement is usually a more practical issue.
Is the device stable?
Is the operation simple?
Is the storage and production of the product reasonable?
Can payment methods adapt to the local market?
Is it easy to maintain the equipment after it encounters problems?
How much manpower is needed for daily operations?
These questions may seem fundamental, but they are directly related to whether a machine can truly transform from a product in a showroom into an operational equipment in a commercial project.
This is also one of the important values of Haloo's participation in overseas exhibitions this time.
Through face-to-face communication with distributors, operators, and industry professionals from different countries, Haloo can obtain feedback that is closer to the first tier market and further understand the differences in device functionality, application scenarios, and operational methods in different regions.
The Opportunity In the Southeast Asian Market Also Means Higher Localization Requirements
Southeast Asia has a huge consumer market and the retail industry is continuously developing, making it an important region of concern for vending and self-service enterprises.
However, there are differences in consumption habits, payment methods, climate, and retail environment among different countries. A set of equipment solutions suitable for a certain market may not be directly applicable to other countries.
Therefore, overseas customers are increasingly emphasizing equipment customization, payment adaptation, and scenario based solutions.
For Haloo, expanding overseas markets is not only about exporting standard products, but more importantly, understanding local demand and providing suitable products and solutions based on different application scenarios.
After the Exhibition Ended, Market Feedback Became a New Starting Point
ASEAN SHOP 2026 has ended, but the value brought by the exhibition will not end with the closure of the exhibition hall.
From on-site demonstrations of multiple vending machines, to gaining more attention for ice cream vending machines, and to communicating with customers in different markets, these feedbacks have further made Haloo realize:
The next stage of unmanned retail is not just about replacing human labor with machines, but about truly integrating devices into commercial operations.
A good Vending Machine should not only have more functions, but also be able to create convenience for consumers in the right place and in the right way, while bringing sustainable business value to the operator.
In the future, Haloo will continue to focus on product layout around coffee, ice cream, ice cubes, freshly made beverages, and other self-service areas, and continue to pay attention to the demand for automated retail equipment in different international markets.
ASEAN SHOP 2026 provides an opportunity for close communication with the Southeast Asian market, which will also serve as an important reference for Haloo to further improve its global product and market strategies.
The exhibition has ended, but the exploration of what kind of vending machine is truly suitable for future retail is still ongoing.
From September 10th to 12th, 2026, ASEAN SHOP 2026 will be held at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As a professional exhibition that connects multiple fields such as retail, self-service, food and beverage, commercial payment, and commercial equipment, this event provides a face-to-face communication platform for brand owners, distributors, retail operators, and industry professionals from different markets. The scale data released by the organizer before the exhibition shows that this exhibition is expected to gather more than 350 exhibitors, over 30000 professional buyers, and an exhibition area of approximately 30000 square meters.
For the vending machine industry, the significance of an exhibition is often not just about displaying how many machines.
What is truly valuable is discovering from real market communication: which automation demands are growing, which products are more likely to enter commercial scenarios, and what operators are truly concerned about when purchasing equipment.
This is also one of the biggest gains for Haloo after participating in ASEAN SHOP 2026.
Southeast Asian Unmanned Retail Is Shifting From "Equipment Procurement" to "Scene Selection"
With the continuous enrichment of retail formats, vending machines have gradually expanded from traditional beverage and snack sales equipment to coffee, ice cream, ice cubes, freshly made beverages, and more self-service fields.
From the exhibition scope of this year's ASEAN SHOP, it can also be seen that this industry is forming closer connections with food and beverage, commercial payments, convenience stores, commercial refrigeration, and other self-service.
This means that today's operators usually don't just ask 'what functions does the machine have' when choosing a Vending Machine.
What they are more concerned about is:
What kind of commercial space is it suitable for?
Why are consumers willing to use it?
How much manual participation is needed every day?
Is the product itself prone to sustained consumption?
Is it convenient to maintain and operate the equipment in the future?
For manufacturers, this change also means that product development cannot solely focus on hardware parameters, but needs to consider more practical applications.
Haloo Showcases Diversified Vending Products On-Site
At this exhibition, Haloo showcased a variety of vending and self-service devices at booths S30 – 31, including freshly ground coffee vending machines, ice cube vending machines, ice cream vending machines, desktop smoothie mixers, and helmet washing machines.
From the perspective of product types, these devices cover different consumer scenarios and usage needs.
Freshly ground coffee equipment is more suitable for instant beverage consumption scenarios such as office buildings, hotels, and commercial spaces; Ice vending machines are designed for convenience stores, supermarkets, and other areas with high demand for ice products; Desktop smoothie equipment is suitable for the sale of freshly made beverages; The helmet cleaning equipment further expands the application of self-service devices in the field of life services.
The idea behind this product layout is not simply to increase the variety of products, but to provide automated equipment with different business logics for different consumer needs.
Ice Cream Vending Machine Receives Special Attention On Site
Among the multiple devices showcased this time, the ice cream vending machine received relatively more on-site attention.
One important reason is that it has the characteristics of both "automatic sales equipment" and "on-site experience equipment".
In traditional retail, consumers can complete their consumption after purchasing ice cream; The ice cream vending machine combines selection, payment, automatic production, and cup dispensing, allowing consumers to participate in the entire purchasing process more intuitively.
For operators, the value of this equipment is not just about reducing labor.
Within a limited commercial area, devices can simultaneously undertake functions such as product display, sales, and production, making them more likely to be considered for application in shopping centers, convenience stores, tourist attractions, hotels, commercial complexes, and other places with immediate consumption needs.
From on-site communication feedback, it can be seen that customers are interested in this type of device, which also indicates that unmanned retail is extending from "simple automatic sales" to a more experiential instant consumption model.
This does not mean that all commercial scenarios are suitable for ice cream vending machines, but rather indicates that when automated equipment can simultaneously address sales efficiency and consumer experience issues, it is easier to gain market attention.
Whether A Machine Can Make Money Often Depends On Where It Is Placed
For vending machine investors and operators, the equipment itself is just a part of the project.
Whether a product can generate stable sales largely depends on whether it matches the product, scene, foot traffic, and operation mode.
For example, shopping centers typically require more prominent equipment and better consumer interaction experiences; Convenience stores may pay more attention to equipment occupancy, replenishment efficiency, and daily maintenance; Office buildings and hotels place greater emphasis on convenience and stable supply; Tourist attractions may place more emphasis on immediate consumption and longer sales time.
Therefore, the future competition in the vending machine industry is not necessarily just competition between different devices, but more likely to be a matching competition between different solutions and commercial scenarios.
This is also an increasingly important issue that companies need to consider when choosing suppliers for Vending Machines.
Customers Are More Concerned About Whether The Equipment Can Truly Be Put Into Operation
In recent years, concepts such as "unmanned", "intelligent retail", and "24-hour operation" have frequently appeared in industry discussions.
But for clients who are truly prepared to invest in the project, the final decision on procurement is usually a more practical issue.
Is the device stable?
Is the operation simple?
Is the storage and production of the product reasonable?
Can payment methods adapt to the local market?
Is it easy to maintain the equipment after it encounters problems?
How much manpower is needed for daily operations?
These questions may seem fundamental, but they are directly related to whether a machine can truly transform from a product in a showroom into an operational equipment in a commercial project.
This is also one of the important values of Haloo's participation in overseas exhibitions this time.
Through face-to-face communication with distributors, operators, and industry professionals from different countries, Haloo can obtain feedback that is closer to the first tier market and further understand the differences in device functionality, application scenarios, and operational methods in different regions.
The Opportunity In the Southeast Asian Market Also Means Higher Localization Requirements
Southeast Asia has a huge consumer market and the retail industry is continuously developing, making it an important region of concern for vending and self-service enterprises.
However, there are differences in consumption habits, payment methods, climate, and retail environment among different countries. A set of equipment solutions suitable for a certain market may not be directly applicable to other countries.
Therefore, overseas customers are increasingly emphasizing equipment customization, payment adaptation, and scenario based solutions.
For Haloo, expanding overseas markets is not only about exporting standard products, but more importantly, understanding local demand and providing suitable products and solutions based on different application scenarios.
After the Exhibition Ended, Market Feedback Became a New Starting Point
ASEAN SHOP 2026 has ended, but the value brought by the exhibition will not end with the closure of the exhibition hall.
From on-site demonstrations of multiple vending machines, to gaining more attention for ice cream vending machines, and to communicating with customers in different markets, these feedbacks have further made Haloo realize:
The next stage of unmanned retail is not just about replacing human labor with machines, but about truly integrating devices into commercial operations.
A good Vending Machine should not only have more functions, but also be able to create convenience for consumers in the right place and in the right way, while bringing sustainable business value to the operator.
In the future, Haloo will continue to focus on product layout around coffee, ice cream, ice cubes, freshly made beverages, and other self-service areas, and continue to pay attention to the demand for automated retail equipment in different international markets.
ASEAN SHOP 2026 provides an opportunity for close communication with the Southeast Asian market, which will also serve as an important reference for Haloo to further improve its global product and market strategies.
The exhibition has ended, but the exploration of what kind of vending machine is truly suitable for future retail is still ongoing.
