Vending machines are going through a bit of a Renaissance. Unfortunately, they seem to be doing more outside the US than the boring and candy and soda variety we have here in the US, but I found another great idea tailored to men who usually buy flowers on the same day (ie: in the doghouse or forgot that anniversary!) and are embarrassed to use a floral store and write out cards, etc. The service is private, offers fresh flowers and can handle sending personal messages without the clerk smirking at you. We say: This one’s a winner, especially for busy people who need last minute services and prefer self-serve services.

Flowers All Hours, Lisa Hayden’s unique Floral eKiosk is a self automated flower delivery service and vending machine that provides access to fresh flowers 24 hours a day. The floral eKiosk is designed to fill a niche in a marketplace that is driven by impulse buying, with 95% of flower purchases for pick up or delivery happening on same day. The system also creates a non-intrusive environment where men in particular feel less embarrassed purchasing flowers and sending personal messages.

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