Brands are launching vending machines to distribute personal protective equipment
Trend - Brands are launching vending machines stocked with personal protective equipment including face masks, gloves, disinfectant wipes. These machines are stationed in high-traffic areas such as hospitals and shopping malls.
Insight - As economies slowly start to reopen amid COVID-19, many consumers are worried about entering public places for fear of catching the virus. These consumers want to ensure everyone is respecting safety regulations put in place to mitigate the transfer of the virus, and are turning to brands to provide accessible solutions to offer protection to the masses.
Insight - As economies slowly start to reopen amid COVID-19, many consumers are worried about entering public places for fear of catching the virus. These consumers want to ensure everyone is respecting safety regulations put in place to mitigate the transfer of the virus, and are turning to brands to provide accessible solutions to offer protection to the masses.
Workshop Question - How can your brand prioritize safety during uncertain times?
Trend Themes
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PPE Vending Machines — Brands are launching vending machines to distribute personal protective equipment in high traffic areas such as hospitals and shopping malls.
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Safety Stations — Selecta is setting up 'Safety Stations' across Europe to offer consumers essential gear like face masks and hand sanitizer through vending machines.
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Airport PPE Vending Machines — Hudson's PPE vending machines are being introduced to North American airports to offer a safe shopping experience for travelers and essential airport workers.
Industry Implications
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Retail — Deploying PPE vending machines in physical stores can help retailers provide accessible solutions to offer protection to the masses.
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Travel — Offering PPE vending machines in airports and train stations support the consumer's changing needs in traveling and may become a vital fixture moving forward.
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Healthcare — PPE vending machines can assist healthcare facilities to stock PPE in easy access areas to ensure everyone respects safety regulations put in place to mitigate the transfer of the virus.
