RetailWire Asks: Will New Gen Vending Units Make Their Mark On Retail?

Kiosks selling premium goods may, in fact, reinvent the vending machine, according to RetailWire Contributing Editor Bernice Hurst. New vending machines draw consumers in with video and music, digital signage and touchscreen technology. They also vend a plethora of products ranging from Rolex watches to cupcakes to salads. The author cites the Farmer’s Fridge automated retail kiosks as one new vending unit that is changing how consumers purchase at the machine.