OTC remedies, snacks, and personal care products are a few of the available products.
CVS Pharmacy is introducing automated retail vending machines stocked with convenient, on-the-go necessities, including OTC health products, "better-for-you" snacks, and popular personal care products typically sold at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide, it reports.
The new vending machines are designed to help maximize convenience and meet customers where they are with on-the-go wellness solutions outside the traditional retail space. Each vending machine will be customized with offerings to fit each location, with more than 70 products to choose from, including many from the exclusive CVS Pharmacy store brand.
Products available in the vending machines include OTC remedies for allergy, pain relief, digestive health, and cough and cold; vitamins and supplements; eye care and oral health care products; and children's health and first aid items such as bandages and antiseptic cream.
The first 25 CVS Pharmacy vending machines will be unveiled throughout New England and New York between now and the end of October in targeted areas such as airports, including LaGuardia in New York City; public transit stations such as the South Station bus terminal in Boston; office parks; and college campuses.
CVS Pharmacy is also considering an additional 50+ locations throughout the country to host vending machines in the future, including college campuses, corporate offices, hotels, and other transportation hubs.
The vending machines will feature a 22" multi-touch screen, high-resolution images with expansive product information, and a QR code reader to read barcodes and promotional codes. The machines will also be ADA compliant, allowing those in wheelchairs to fully access the touchscreen and its functionality, and will accept all major credit and debit cards.