# PPE Vending Brands are launching vending machines to distribute personal protective equipment. By [Grace Mahas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Grace.Mahas), VP of Content & Insights | Published Jun 23, 2020 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ppe-vending ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.8/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the PPE Vending trend? **PPE Vending:** 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. ## The consumer insight behind the PPE Vending trend 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 9 to Jun 24, 2020 - Published: Jun 23, 2020 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the PPE Vending trend ### PPE Vending Machines Brands are launching vending machines to distribute personal protective equipment in high traffic areas such as hospitals and shopping malls. ### Safety Stations Selecta is setting up 'Safety Stations' across Europe to offer consumers essential gear like face masks and hand sanitizer through vending machines. ### 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. ## What the PPE Vending trend means for industry ### For Retail Deploying PPE vending machines in physical stores can help retailers provide accessible solutions to offer protection to the masses. ### For 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. ### For 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. ## Workshop question How can your brand prioritize safety during uncertain times? ## Trend signals for PPE Vending Trend score 5.8 out of 10, from popularity 84%, activity 81%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 84% - Activity: 81% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the PPE Vending trend 4 featured examples from May 9 to Jun 24, 2020. - [Protective Equipment Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapidppe2go): The RapidPPE2go Vending Machine Will Sell PPE (Category: Business) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with PPE suppliers to create specialized vending machines that cater to the demand for protective equipment in various settings. - [Protective Gear Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-stations): The Selecta 'Safety Stations' are Being Set Up Across Europe (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The healthcare industry could benefit from incorporating PPE vending machines to ensure easy access to protective gear for both medical professionals and patients. - [Workplace PPE Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ppe-distribution): Evoca Necta Vending Machines will Help with PPE Distribution (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Retailers can use PPE vending machines to offer customers easy access to PPE while reducing the need for close contact interactions in stores. - [PPE Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ppe-vending-machine): Hudson's Airport Vending Machines Support Traveler Health (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for airport retail industry to incorporate PPE vending machines as a new revenue stream and enhance traveler experience. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-assisted-checkout) (Business) - [Occasion Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/occasion-commerce) (Business) - [Autonomous Merchandising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-merchandising) (Business) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Business - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Natural Deodorant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-beauty-studios) - [Mini Beauty Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-luxuries-store) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)