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Undergarment Vending Machines

Undz Provides Easy Buying for Men's Skivvies

— January 21, 2012 — Fashion
The colorful new male underwear brand Undz is now selling their underwear from vending machines.

The vending machine is beautifully branded with funny images and Undz's colored boxers in the display. The underwear is of high quality and sells for only ten dollars. They are currently on display in the YUL airport in Montreal, and are perfect for on-the-go travelers who may have run our of a fresh pair of skivvies. Credit card is not yet an option at these vending machines, so be sure to have cash on hand. Also, be prepared to be near-blinded by the color of this product, which comes in a bright pink hue. If you are comfortable rocking this color, then these Undz are for you.
Trend Themes
1. Vending Machines for Undergarments - The rise of vending machines for undergarments in unexpected places, such as airports, presents an opportunity for innovative brands to tap into new markets and provide convenience for customers.
2. Direct-to-consumer Men's Underwear - By selling affordable, high-quality men's underwear directly to consumers through vending machines, Undz is disrupting the traditional retail model and offering a unique customer experience.
3. Colorful Underwear as a Fashion Statement - The popularity of Undz's brightly colored men's underwear highlights a trend towards using underwear as a fashion statement and opens up opportunities for other brands to differentiate themselves through unique designs and materials.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retailers can learn from Undz's strategy of selling directly to consumers through vending machines, and explore new avenues of sales opportunities in unconventional locations.
2. Fashion - Undz's colorful and trendy designs indicate a shift towards more fashion-focused men's underwear, presenting an opportunity for fashion brands to explore men's underwear as a new category and create unique designs that cater to this market.
3. Travel - With the convenience and accessibility of Undz's vending machines in airports, travel companies could partner with underwear brands to offer new and unique customer experiences for travelers on the go.
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