NEWARK, N.J. — New vending machines have popped up in Newark, but they’re not what you’d expect. They have swapped candy for books. As CBS2’s Natalie Duddridge reported Tuesday, it’s designed to encourage a summer of reading for students. Instead of buying soda or snacks, the digital vending machine at Van Buren Library offers food… Read more »
Category: Automated Retail in the Media
“TD Solar Powered Vending Machine Enables Company To Lower Carbon Footprint” from Vending Connection
Vending machines are in use around the world, and they’ve been a part of everyday life for over 100 years now, but most vending machines are still not solar–powered, that is, at least until now. Companies like Canada’s Toronto Dominion Bank (TD) are using solar–powered vending machines to sell product and build brand awareness… Read more »
“Here’s Why The Pill Club Placed a Uterus Vending Machine in NYC,” by Sara Century, Adweek
The global sexual wellness market is expected to reach $41.6 billion by the year 2027. Yet social stigma, particularly when it comes to healthcare that doesn’t apply directly to cisgender men, remains a major hurdle for access to things like birth control. According to The Pill Club, getting contraception should be as easy as visiting… Read more »
“Jack in the Box gives ranch lovers more of what they crave” by Cristine Struble, FoodSided
Jack in the Box is calling all ranch lovers. In honor of National Ranch Day, on March 10, select locations in Los Angeles will offer a special experience. Is the offering the best way to satisfy that ranch craving? Although a food holiday is always a reason to indulge in that favorite food, many restaurants… Read more »
“Local company cashing in on new retail selling trend” by Kara Driscoll, Dayton Daily News
As retailers obsess over ways to improve consumer experience in brick-and-mortar stores, West Carrollton-based Innovative Vending Solutions is cashing in on the next big industry trend – automated retail technology. From clothing retailers to grocery store chains, retailers are using automated technology like kiosks and self-pay stations to make the shopping experience more efficient for… Read more »
“Miller High Life Champagne bottle vending machine arrives in New York” by Peter Frost, Behind the Beer
Miller High Life’s limited-edition Champagne bottles now have a custom vending machine to showcase their distinctive look, and it has landed in New York. The Champagne of Beers, which for the second consecutive year released 750-milliliter bottles for the holiday season, is holding three bar events this week in the city to toast the holidays,… Read more »
“Seven Vending Machine Experiences That Dispensed Brand Engagement” from Event Marketer
Vending machines are nothing new in the experiential world, but the interactive devices have been resurfacing in a variety of activations, giving brands a chance to elevate their swag drops, offer personalized experiences and educate consumers. Many are still used as a form of social currency, offering merchandise in exchange for social media posts, while… Read more »
“Measure your foot size on a smartphone, new Nike store opens in Shibuya” by Rintaro Kaneko, Engadget
Nike, a major sports equipment company, will open a new store “NIKE BY SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE” on the 2nd floor of the east building of Shibuya Scramble Square, a complex facility that opens on November 1st. You can experience “Nike Fit”, which measures the size of your feet with a smartphone camera and suggests the optimal… Read more »