In China, lowly vending machines are transforming into smart storefronts

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A man walks up to a vending machine in a Shenzhen subway station to grab a bite. But instead of a can of soda or bag of chips, his options are far more exotic. Yes, the basic snack items are available, but so are pastries, tofu, and chicken feet — a delicacy in Chinese cuisine. If he wants more variety, another machine offers fresh food items that includes cooked noodles, prepared eggs, fresh vegetables, and french fries diced from potatoes. To wash it all down, he can grab freshly squeezed orange juice or fresh coconut water poured from a real coconut.

Forget newspapers and pop. In China, vending machines are full-service convenience stores.

“Before, customer demand was simple: they just wanted water, cola,” said Larry Song, a sales manager at the Thintop Technology Company, a…

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