Retail

Flower vending machines blossom in China

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May 12, 2021

As flowers become more popular with young Chinese consumers, flower vending machines are blossoming in malls, residential areas and subway stations, according to a China Daily report.

One company, Megarden, a flower vending machine retailer, has deployed machines nationwide, including locations in Beijing and Guangzhou.

Individual compartments in the machine offers a different bouquet of flowers costing around 10 yuan ($1.54).

The buyer scans a QR code on the machine, to complete the transaction using a smartphone.

The company typically refills the machines every other day.