# Soccer Ball Vending Machine Nike Joga3 in NYC By Ian Cooke | Published 2006-05-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-joga3-soccer-ball-vending-machine References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2006/05/nike_joga3_socc.php) What’s new from [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-good)? [Soccer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voon-soccer) Ball Vending Machines! At [Chelsea Piers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chelsea-fc1) in NYC, balls are often lost after big goals are scored. Now, the game doesn’t have to stop. I suppose the machines also cater to impulsive soccer players… **Implications** - Vending machines have traditionally been used to dispense candy bars and other sweets, but innovative companies such as Nike are re-imagining this traditional machine. By filling up a vending machine with a product, businesses not only create buzz, but they also cut down on the cost of running and operating a retail store location. This is an ingenious idea that many brands should take note of. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sports-related Vending Machines:** Other sports brands may consider creating vending machines similar to Nike's soccer ball dispenser. - **Innovative Vending Machines:** Companies can explore creating vending machines that go beyond dispensing traditional snacks. - **Convenience-based Retail:** Businesses can focus on creating retail experiences that prioritize convenience for customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Equipment Retailers:** Sports equipment retailers can explore the use of vending machines to sell equipment and gear at locations where retail stores are not feasible. - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores can expand their offerings beyond traditional snacks by adding innovative vending machines to their stores. - **Amusement Parks/recreation Centers:** Amusement parks and recreation centers can use vending machines as a convenient way for visitors to quickly purchase items like sunscreen, hats, and other necessary items they may have forgotten to bring. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-good.md) - [Pop-Up Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-vending-machine.md) - [Digital Brand-Made Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fc-25.md) - [Heat-Sensitive Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-sensitive-vending-machine.md) - [Product Refill Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refillable-vending-machines.md) - [Branded Automated Pizza Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiorno-pizza-vending-machine.md) - [NFT Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-vending-machine.md) - [Unimagined Basketball Dribbling Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dribbletek.md) - [Puzzle-Style Soccer Ball Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-my-football-kit.md)