Tesco installs self-service coin machines from Cummins Allison

Coventry, England -- Cummins Allison, a leading provider of coin and currency handling solutions, announced that its customer, British grocery giant Tesco, has deployed self-service coin machines, enhancing customer service and solving a key space problem across multiple store locations in the U.K.



Tesco installed coin counting machines as an “extra service” for customers in its larger stores years ago and soon found that the machines were not only popular among customers, but also produced valuable revenue. Of Tesco’s 3,000 stores, nearly 200 are smaller-format Tesco Metro outlets, and because of their small size, the retailer found that Cummins Allison self-service coin machines were a natural fit. With a total footprint of only 1.22 square metres, these coin counters are one-third of the size of those used in larger stores and fit easily into Tesco’s smaller locations.



Tesco chose Cummins Allison machines not only because they fit the needs of all their individual locations, but also because of the relationship that has been established between the two companies.



“We initially selected Cummins Allison because of their coin counter’s small footprint and their ability to fit into our smaller format stores,” said Stephen Law, assets and estate buying manager at Tesco. “What we discovered, however, was not just a great supplier, but also a true partner. A forward-thinking industry leader who is truly invested in Tesco success.”



Tesco has been so satisfied with Cummins Allison equipment and service that within 12 months of establishing its relationship with Cummins Allison develops site surveys for Tesco to determine the best location for the coin counters, and conducts regular assessments of how the machines are performing in each retail location.