Best Buy Vending Machines
Alex Covert — August 4, 2008 — Business
References: ohgizmo
While we've shown you some really innovative vending machines before, there's a new type of vending machine in town well worth mentioning. If you happen to be at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport, you may see one of Best Buy's blue and yellow Express machines which dispense electronic gadgets.
Purchasing pricey items from vending machines has become a new business trend. Companies have figured out that vending machines somehow trivialize purchases --making it easier to spend a lot of money -- putting it on the same level as buying a candy bar.
I'm not against the idea, either. Ultimately, the end result is the same. It's you, using your credit card. What you bypass is the annoying employees - upselling" you - getting you to buy the optional, urban camo cover.
Purchasing pricey items from vending machines has become a new business trend. Companies have figured out that vending machines somehow trivialize purchases --making it easier to spend a lot of money -- putting it on the same level as buying a candy bar.
I'm not against the idea, either. Ultimately, the end result is the same. It's you, using your credit card. What you bypass is the annoying employees - upselling" you - getting you to buy the optional, urban camo cover.
Trend Themes
1. Vending Machine Innovation - There is a growing trend of using vending machines to sell high-value items, creating an opportunity for businesses to tap into this market with unique and innovative vending machine concepts.
2. Disruptive Retail Experiences - The use of vending machines for expensive purchases is changing the retail landscape, presenting an opportunity for businesses to create disruptive retail experiences that provide convenience and instant gratification to customers.
3. Simplified Purchasing Process - The use of vending machines for electronics simplifies the purchasing process and eliminates the need for sales employees, opening up opportunities for businesses to streamline operations and reduce costs.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retailers can explore the use of vending machines to expand their product offerings and reach customers in new locations, creating a disruptive retail experience.
2. Travel and Hospitality - The travel and hospitality industry can leverage vending machine innovation to provide convenient access to electronics for travelers, enhancing the overall customer experience.
3. Consumer Electronics - Companies in the consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of vending machine sales to offer their products in non-traditional retail spaces, capturing impulse purchases and reaching a wider consumer base.
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