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Vending 3.0

Hi-tech features turn vending machines into interactive buying experiences

Implications - Non-traditional vending machines have become more prevalent in the retail landscape, dispensing everything from movies to underwear. The breadth of offerings from these machines has grown, and so too has the technology behind them. Now, these portable and convenient dispensers do everything from provide you with Wi-Fi and social media connectivity to item suggestions based on facial and demographic recognition software, thereby increasing the level of convenience and interactivity available to busy shoppers.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Vending Machines - Technological advancements in vending machines have led to new interactive experiences, including facial recognition and customized product suggestions.
2. Wi-fi Enabled Vending Machines - Vending machines that also provide Wi-Fi access have become increasingly popular, allowing for greater convenience and marketing opportunities.
3. Social Media Integration in Vending Machines - Vending machines that encourage interaction through social media have provided a new way for brands to engage with customers.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Industry - The retail industry can take advantage of interactive vending machines to provide a unique customer experience and increase convenience.
2. Technology Industry - Developing technology for vending machines can provide disruptive innovations for the industry.
3. Marketing Industry - Wi-Fi and social media-enabled vending machines provide new marketing opportunities for brands to reach customers.
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Featured Examples

play_circle_filled Tweet-Enabled Treat Dispensers
Tweet-Enabled Treat Dispensers
The BEV Twitter Vending Machine Trades Hash Tags for Iced Tea
In the case of the BEV Twitter Vending machine you not only are what you eat, but also what you tweet. The machine rewards thirsty Twitter enthusiasts at Cape Town’s Wembley Square with a... MORE
Dancing Soda Dispensers
Dancing Soda Dispensers
The Coke Dance Vending Machine Rewards Participants for Dancing in Public
The new Coke dance vending machine is like Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) meets Xbox’s Kinect in this awesome new ad campaign. Coca-Cola is no newcomer to memorable interactive marketing and... MORE
play_circle_filled Facial Recognition Product Dispensers
Facial Recognition Product Dispensers
Sanden Vending Machine Provides Extreme Customization
Alternative and unique vending machines are becoming the norm, and this Sanden vending machine is definitely one of the most innovative. This concept vending machine created in collaboration with Intel… MORE
Wi-Fi Drink Dispensers
Wi-Fi Drink Dispensers
Asahi Beverages Rolls Out Vending Machines That Provide Internet Access
For those living in Japan, you might never have to worry about getting a Wi-Fi signal ever again, thanks to a new line of vending machines set to be rolled out by Asahi Beverages. The company will be providing… MORE
play_circle_filled Bartering Vending Machines
Bartering Vending Machines
The Swap-O-Matic Trades Products for Recyclable Materials
Instead of taking money as a form of payment, the Swap-O-Matic vendor machine shoots out items based on the recyclable materials it receives. The Swap-O-Matic encourages green living as it promotes recycling… MORE
Internet Access Vending Machines
Internet Access Vending Machines
The Coca Cola Happiness Refill Fountain Lets You Log On
Here’s something new for people visiting Brazil’s beaches: free Internet from a Coke vending machine aptly named the Happiness Refill. Coke has installed this vending machine at one of... MORE

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