KEEN, the independently owned outdoor footwear brand beloved for its value, recently launched its first contactless vending machine program for face masks in Portland Oregon, London, and Tokyo. Each machine offers two sizes of masks—large and small—with multiple colorway offerings.
"We launched the ‘Wear Masks, Love Others’ campaign in April because wearing masks is one of the simplest and most effective ways to address the pandemic as individuals and a community," said Erik Burbank, KEEN’s chief brand officer. "As people continue to venture out, we looked for ways to make high quality, washable and comfortable masks readily available. Vending machines seemed like a convenient option to give 24-hour shopping access to our fans, in a safe, contact-free environment. We’re excited to see this go from concept to reality."
The new PPE vending machines showcase how KEEN has evolved since the onset of the pandemic and the brand's commitment to keeping the community safe.
Contactless Mask Vending Machines
Keen Launched Its First Face Mask Vending Machines
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Industry Implications
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