Glownet Launches New Marketplace Platform to Support NCASS Members

Glownet, a global leader in cashless payments and event technology, has launched its new Marketplace feature — a breakthrough platform designed to transform how independent food and drink traders operate at events, festivals, and venues across the UK.

The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) is supporting the launch by helping raise awareness of the platform among its members. Built from experience, designed for the future.

With deployments in over 50 countries and tens of thousands of high-volume events, Glownet has spent more than a decade perfecting digital tools for live events. The Marketplace platform was built specifically for traders, shaped by direct feedback from NCASS members. It empowers vendors with greater control, smarter tools, and faster access to their earnings, solving real-life issues like promoter payment defaults, manual settlements, and lack of payment flexibility.

A smarter way to trade

Key features of the Glownet Marketplace include:

· Instant Payments & Revenue Sharing: Receive funds directly during the event with automated real-time revenue splits with promoters and other key stakeholders.

· All-in-One EPOS: Organise products, manage pricing, apply discounts, accept digital tokens, sell tickets, and issue receipts from a single, intuitive interface.

· Fast, Integrated Payments: Accept contactless payments regardless of device used, and even when the network is down, with Viva.com’s leading Tap on Any Device technology. Benefit from real-time access to funds, transaction fees as low as 0% when using the Viva.com business debit card, and scalable, cutting-edge payments technology for businesses of any size in 24 European countries.

· Staff & Terminal Management: Handle vendor access, staff permissions, and devices centrally across large or small teams.

· Live Sales Dashboard: Traders can track sales, manage inventory, and monitor staff performance in real time.

This Glownet integrated EPOS marketplace solution was deployed at Winter Wonderland 2024 in Hyde Park. Supporting this success, Tapaygo acted as a key Glownet distribution channel partner, providing on-the-ground onboarding, training, and operational support for traders throughout the Winter Wonderland event.

Alan Fox, CEO at NCASS, added:

“Our members are always looking for smarter ways to trade, especially when it comes to getting paid quickly and securely. The Glownet Marketplace introduces tools that could make a real difference for independent caterers. We’re pleased to see technology being developed with our members’ needs in mind and we’re proud to support solutions that support better trading at events.”

James Turner, SVP of Business Development at Glownet, said:

“Independent traders are the backbone of the UK’s vibrant food and events industry. Yet, they frequently face financial uncertainties and delays. Glownet Marketplace empowers them with powerful tech, helping them work smarter, boost their earnings, and enjoy fast, secure payouts—all without depending on event promoters or venue owners. We’ve spent years listening to feedback from the NCASS member community, and we’re thrilled to launch Marketplace—a platform built with traders and caterers at its heart.”

The Glownet Marketplace is now live for NCASS members and will roll out across several major UK festivals and venues during the 2025 season. For more information, visit https://glownet.com/products/marketplace/ and to arrange a call or demo, contact [email protected]