EXCLUSIVE: Claw machine bringing c-stores in £1-2k monthly. The machines from Genda Europe contain official plush toy prizes from partnered Japanese brands popular with kids and young adults such as One Piece and Dragon Ball UK convenience stores are taking £1,000-2,000 per month through a claw machine supplier that's on the hunt for more shops to work with. The machines - similar in size to floor-standing coffee machines - are provided to stores free of charge on a revenue-share model and require only a power socket to operate. Customers play with a £1 token, purchased from a separate dispenser. Genda Europe senior manager Jun Nishiumi told Better Retailing the company had partnered with South Korean convenience chain Oseyo to install machines in some of its UK stores, where they generate an average of £1,000-to-£2,000-worth of plays a month. "Our aim is to bring Japanese products to the market globally, and what we want to do is partner with more venues in the UK to install our machines," he said. "Take Oseyo, for example. Yes, they have customers who are enthusiastic about Asian culture, but there are lots of different people from other cultures within their footfall. It works really well." Store requirements. Nishiumi said the only store requirements were high footfall and hosting at least two units. Each unit measures 70cmx54cmx65cm, and Genda recommends placing them together for them greatest impact. Asked about the ideal location in store, Nishiumi said: "The aim of the machines is to bring more footfall in, so they'll ideally be visible from the outside, especially if you're located on a high street. "We also make sure to rotate the prizes so there's no repetition. We're also in contact with the store for support on a weekly basis."

Oseyo to open Newcastle's largest Asian supermarket. Oseyo, Newcastle (Image: Supplied) AN Asian supermarket, set to be the largest in Newcastle, is coming to the city. Oseyo, the UK's leading Korean food and lifestyle retailer, will open its largest store yet at Eldon Square in Newcastle tomorrow (July 25), marking its North East debut. The new location will offer a wide selection of Asian groceries, snacks, beauty products and lifestyle items, along with Korean-style photobooths and Japanese arcade claw machines. Helen Cowie, centre director at Eldon Square, said: "We're incredibly excited to welcome Oseyo's largest store to date at Eldon Square, especially as the opening will mark the brand's first arrival in the North East. "And with Oseyo bringing a fresh and exciting new offer to the centre, that combines authentic Korean food, beauty and lifestyle products. We know the people of Newcastle will welcome the new store with enthusiasm." The opening will be celebrated with an official ceremony, entertainment, a traditional lion dance, product tastings and live demonstrations. Customers who spend £20 or more on opening day will receive a VIP goodie bag, while stocks last. Oseyo's arrival adds to Eldon Square's expanding food and drink offering, which already includes Nando's, Chaophraya, Wingstop, Boost and the recently opened Freight Island.