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In-Store Lingerie Dispensers

This Bra Vending Machine Allows Customers to Shop Without Salespeople

— August 17, 2013 — Fashion
A lingerie company in Japan called Wacoal has created a bra vending machine.

This machine was made to make life easier for women who find bra shopping embarrassing. Instead of having to consult a salesperson, women would simply choose their bra size and which bra they want by using the keys on the panel. All the bras in this device are $30 and once paid, the bra dispenses instantly; it works exactly like a soda vending machine. However, this fast shopping technique has received a lot of criticism. While this seems like a more efficient way of shopping, the problem lies in the fact that someone has already paid for the bra without ensuring that it fits properly.

There's no telling how successful the bra vending machine would be, but it'd definitely be interesting to walk in a store and see it.

Trend Themes
1. Automated Bra Shopping - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop automated shopping solutions that allow customers to conveniently and privately purchase clothing items without the need for salespeople.
2. Self-service Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create self-service vending machines or kiosks that offer various product categories, providing customers with a quick and efficient shopping experience.
3. Personalized Vending Machines - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design vending machines that utilize advanced technology to provide personalized recommendations and tailored suggestions based on customer preferences.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement automated systems and technologies in traditional fashion retail stores to enhance the customer experience and streamline the shopping process.
2. Retail Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative technologies and solutions to automate various aspects of the retail industry, offering convenience and efficiency to both customers and businesses.
3. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of interactive touchscreens, sensors, and payment systems in vending machines and kiosks, revolutionizing the way consumers interact with products.
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