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NAMA list sees cars, wine and flowers from vending kiosks this Valentine's Day

NAMA has released a top 10 list of items customers can pick up from vending kiosks for their loved ones this Valentine's Day. The list includes items such as beauty products, electronic devices and cars.

February 12, 2016

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has released its list of top 10 items customers can get at their vending machines this Valentine's Day for their significant others, according to a press release.

"Innovation defines the vending and refreshment services industry today, taking unattended retail to a whole new level," said Roni Moore, vice president of marketing and communications, NAMA. "From gourmet food to beauty products to high-tech gadgets, the sky is the limit with the impressive array of items available in vending machines throughout the country."

The top 10 items are as follows:

10. Electronic devices, including cellphones, tablets and cameras at Best Buy vending kiosks;

9. Cupcakes from Cupcake ATMs;

8. Rollasole shoes from vending kiosks in Las Vegas;

7. Skincare products from Proactiv kiosks;

6. Flowers from 24-hour Flower vending machines at airports across the U.S.;

5. Local art, jewelry or clothing from the SouveNEAR vending kiosk at the Kansas City International airport;

4. Makeup and skincare products from Benefit Cosmetic's Glam Up & Away kiosks at airports;

3. Wine samples from Enomatic's wine vending kiosks;

2. Gourmet foods such as Beluga caviar and salmon caviar from Beverly Hills Caviar kiosks in Beverly Hills, California; and

1. Select a car from the Carvana website and have it ready to pick up from a car vending machine in Atlanta and Nashville.