--- title: The Lessen Edge | Blog | Trends description: Trends | Stay on the cutting-edge of facilities maintenance with the latest industry trends, tips and company updates from Lessen. --- - [Become an SMS Affiliate](http://www.smsassist.com/step-1-sign-up/) - [Affiliates Login](http://affiliate.marketplacesupport.com/) - [Client Login](http://client.marketplacesupport.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.smsassist.com/blog) - 312.698.7000 - [info@smsassist.com](mailto:info@smsassist.com) - 312.698.7000 - [info@smsassist.com](mailto:info@smsassist.com) [![SMS Assist](https://blog.lessen.com/hubfs/smsassist-may16/images/190b7432eea647c49b4d5b3a46f871b9.png "SMS Assist")](http://smsassist.spacecrafted.com/) - Our Solution - [The SMS Advantage](http://www.smsassist.com/the-sms-advantage) - [One By SMS Assist](http://www.smsassist.com/one-by-sms-assist) - [Markets Served](http://www.smsassist.com/markets-served) - [Case Studies](http://www.smsassist.com/case-studies) - Services - [Exterior Maintenance](http://www.smsassist.com/exterior-maintenance) - [Facilities Maintenance](http://http://www.smsassist.com/facilities-maintenance) - [Interior Maintenance](http://www.smsassist.com/interior-maintenance) - [Property Management Services](http://www.smsassist.com/property-management-services) - [Residential Property](http://www.smsassist.com/residential-property) - Affiliate - [Affiliate Advantage](http://www.smsassist.com/affiliate-advantage) - [Affiliate Sign Up](http://www.smsassist.com/affiliate-sign-up) - [Testimonials](http://www.smsassist.com/testimonials) - [Our Commitments](http://www.smsassist.com/our-commitments) - [FAQ](http://http://www.smsassist.com/faq) - [Affiliate Blog](https://blog.smsassist.com/affiliate-blog) - About Us - [Corporate Overview](http://www.smsassist.com/corporate-overview) - [SMS Serves](http://www.smsassist.com/sms-serves) - [SMS University](http://http://www.smsassist.com/sms-university) - [Contact](http://www.smsassist.com/contact) - Our Team - [Executive Team](http://www.smsassist.com/our-team/executive-team) - [Board Of Directors](http://www.smsassist.com/our-team/board-of-directors) - [Investors & Advisors](http://www.smsassist.com/our-team/investors-advisors) - [Equity Partners](http://www.smsassist.com/our-team/equity-partners) - Careers - [Why SMS?](http://www.smsassist.com/why-sms-assist) - [Available Positions](http://www.smsassist.com/available-positions) - Media - [News](http://www.smsassist.com/news) - [Events](http://www.smsassist.com/events) - [Video Gallery](http://www.smsassist.com/video-gallery) - [Blog](https://blog.smsassist.com/blog) - Demo ![SMSAssistEdge.png](https://blog.lessen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMSAssistEdge.png?width=1899&name=SMSAssistEdge.png "SMSAssistEdge.png") # Lessen | Blog ## [Making Foodservice Repairs and Maintenance Convenient](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/making-foodservice-repairs-and-maintenance-convenient) Posted by [Nate Manning](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/author/nate-manning) on 8/8/17 4:39 PM [![](https://blog.lessen.com/hubfs/Making%20Food%20Convenient.png)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/making-foodservice-repairs-and-maintenance-convenient) As competition rises among convenience stores, retailers have been on the lookout for the perfect opportunity to tie-the-knot with the foodservice industry. Traditional convenience stores may offer a smaller variety of accessible snacks for consumers on the move. However, adding fresh, made-to-order products, ready-to-eat sandwiches and salads to their inventory will give consumers an added reason to shop their brand. [Read More](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/making-foodservice-repairs-and-maintenance-convenient) ## [Industry Snapshot: Facilities Management Mobile Technology in Retail](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/industry-snapshot-facilities-management-mobile-technology-in-retail) Posted by [Guy Edasis](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/author/guy-edasis) on 7/13/17 1:54 PM [![](https://blog.lessen.com/hubfs/Facilities%20Management%20Mobile%20Technology%20in%20Retail%20-%20Hero%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/industry-snapshot-facilities-management-mobile-technology-in-retail) At SMS Assist, the retailers we work with see the benefits of integrating mobile technology into their FM tasks every day, but where does the rest of the industry stand? How do retailers from around the country feel about the adoption of mobile technology into their facilities maintenance workflow? [Read More](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/industry-snapshot-facilities-management-mobile-technology-in-retail) ## [Internet of Things: Retail’s Newest Watchdog](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/internet-of-things-retails-newest-watchdog) Posted by [Cindy Kaplan](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/author/cindy-kaplan) on 3/15/17 10:22 AM [![](https://blog.lessen.com/hubfs/03-Mar%2014%20-%20Blog%20Banner%20.jpg)](https://blog.lessen.com/blog/internet-of-things-retails-newest-watchdog) The Internet of Things is transforming the in-store experience. From smart thermostats that improve energy use, to smart shelves that detect low inventory, the entire retail experience is going through a transformation. These upcoming advances in technology can also help mitigate risk down the road. 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