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 »
Category: Automated Retail in the Media
“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 »
“Nike by Shibuya Scramble Opens 11/1” from SNEAKERWARS
New Nike store opens in Shibuya Scramble Square! A new generation concept shop that fuses digital and physical. The appeal of Nike by Shibuya Scramble is that you can make new experiences through apps, including products that can only be purchased here. The store has a digital screen ticker, and you can receive invitations from… Read more »
“Nike is the second digital store in the world with a new concept in Shibuya” by Ishizuka, WWD Japan
Nike will open its new store “NIKE BY SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE” on the 2nd floor of the commercial facility “Shibuya Scramble Square” which will open on November 1. The store area is 176 square meters. In addition to the store’s exclusive products, men’s and women’s wear and shoes, it also provides services linked to the Nike… Read more »
“Press B3 to Be Mine (With a Vending-Machine Engagement Ring)” by Alyson Krueger, The New York Times
When they’re ready to propose, most people typically head to a jewelry store where they can take the time to peruse the various stones and settings. But there are much quicker (not to mention quirkier) options available: vending machines. Last year a hotel in London began offering vending machines with engagement rings. And over Labor… Read more »
“Ohio Stadium getting bacon vending machine for 2019 season” by Sarah Wynn, ABC 6
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After grabbing headlines last winter, the Ohio Pork Council announced their new-and-improved Bacon Vending Machine will be inside Ohio Stadium for the 2019 football season. The vending machine allows Buckeye fans to purchase ready-to-eat bacon, while supplies last, all season long. “The Ohio Pork Council is proud to support Ohio State Athletics… Read more »
“Tishman adds quirky vending machine in Rockefeller Center” by Lisa Fickenscher, New York Post
Looks like Rockefeller Center wants to cater to shoppers who are in a hurry. Six vending machines have recently landed on the concourse under the famed tourist Mecca — and they spit out everything from chicken pesto sandwiches and ready-to-eat cookie dough to a Brooks Brothers shirt, a shaving kit and an $800 diamond engagement… Read more »