US: Wal-Mart Cancels Deal to Install Wine Vending Machines
US: Wal-Mart Cancels Deal to Install Wine Vending Machines
Aug 25, 2011 6
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Wal-Mart is canceling an agreement to install 23 state-controlled wine-vending machines in some Pennsylvania stores.
A company statement Wednesday cites mechanical concerns.
However, a lawyer for the contractor, Simple Brands, says mechanical problems affect less than one-half percent of transactions.
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board CEO Joe Conti says it's disappointing, but he says the board and Wal-Mart are discussing other partnerships, such as a store-within-a-store concept.
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