Mark Wieczorek
Mar 13th, 2007
Mar 13th, 2007
Umbrella vending in Singapore
This is a really cool idea - umbrella vending machines. Put them near mall entrances, by subway stations and so on and they could be a (seasonal) cash cow. Maybe they could also (ironically) sell bottles of water for when the weather is hot & sunny.
…we’re surprised umbrella vending isn’t yet a universal feature at shopping malls and other high foot-traffic areas around the world. Which is why we were happy to spot Uport in Singapore. Uport currently operates six vending machines in Singapore, with more on the way. For SGD 6 (USD 3.90 / EUR 3), customers get a good quality umbrella dispensed in a can.