AVT and Sprint's partnership has caught the attention of editors at the Wall Street Journal Online. We are excited to be receiving a variety of recognition for our hard work and dedication to the consumer. The future is looking bright over at AVT. To view the article please visit the link below.
http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20120423-905912.html
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Get What You Want, When You Want It!
AVT Creates A Groundbreaking New Television Commercial!
CORONA, Calif., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AVT, Inc., (Ticker: AVTC.OB) (www.autoretail.com), uveiled a new video today, which will be used as both a corporate presentation and a television commercial.
The concept of the commercial is to show that people can get whatever they want, when and where they want, through Automated Retailing.
"It's no longer about candy, chips and drinks," stated James Winsor, CEO of AVT. "We intend to change the perception of vending, and introduce the world of Automated Retailing -- where businesses and brands can expand their reach, power into new areas, and increase sales through automation."
Self-service automated retailing systems allow brands and retailers to increase distribution with virtually no overhead, and offer products to consumers 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
"Using technology to draw the customer into the transaction is powerful and highly effective," according to Shannon Illingworth, Founder and Chairman of AVT. "We specialize in using technology to expand brands and sell more products. From innovative designs and touch screen interfaces, to incredible consumer recognition and biometric systems, AVT is at the forefront of this revolution in retailing."
Playboy Playmate Charis Burrett stars in the production, and is featured riding into the scene on a customized Yamaha R1 Motorcycle. She sensually walks over to an Automated Retailing Center, where she finds the perfect little black dress for the evening, changes in to it, then departs with her date.
"This commercial breaks some boundaries," according to Illingworth. "We wanted to create something that would grab attention and focus on automated retailing's many benefits -- both to the consumer and to the business owner."
The commercial is set to run on national television networks, as well as local stations in major markets, within a few weeks.
The full version of the video can been seen on You Tube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYYf2oeLMrI
For more information on AVT on how the company enhances the retailing experience, visit AVT's Website at: www.autoretail.com.
About AVT: AVT, Inc. is a leading developer of self-service retailing systems, custom vending machines, and automated retail stores. AVT's stock is traded through the OTC Bulletin Board Markets, Ticker Symbol: AVTC.OB.
Friday, May 4, 2012
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
AVT and Sprint Now Working Together
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Apr 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AVT, Inc. (OTC:
AVT's wide range of vending and self-service solutions include automated centers that redefine the retailing experience - with sophisticated robotic arms that consumers can watch dispense up to 150 products. Retailers benefit from this and other AVT solutions through reduced costs, expanded store hours, new digital advertising opportunities, customizable branding solutions, and the ability to open new product categories and points of distribution. AVT products and services include custom-designed user interfaces and high-end Premium Retail Environments (PREs) that can replace a retail store or expand an existing store. AVT PREs feature such systems as The Airport, The Cosmetic Store, The Premium Hotel, The University and The Premium Store Front.
"Reliable and secure wireless connectivity is crucial to the next-generation consumer vending experience," said James Winsor, chief executive officer-AVT, Inc. "Sprint delivers the advanced network capabilities needed to support our proprietary smart-vending solutions, including the ability to remotely manage systems and use Web technology to access real-time sales, inventory and system diagnostic information."
AVT and Sprint will showcase a large AVT automated retailing center at the National Automated Merchandising Association's NAMA One Show(SM)at Booth # 414 held April 25-27 in Las Vegas.
"Sprint is proud to be selected as the preferred provider of AVT," said Wayne Ward, vice president-Emerging Solutions, Sprint. "AVT is recognized for its innovative leadership in the rapidly growing automated retailing industry, and Sprint has the experience and technology to meet their most sophisticated requirements. These include our comprehensive M2M resources and the unique architecture of Sprint's Network Vision plan."
Network Vision is Sprint's plan to consolidate multiple network technologies into one seamless network. The goal of Network Vision is to enhance network coverage, call quality and data speeds for customers. With Network Vision, multimodal equipment should allow every wireless tower to efficiently support multiple technologies operating on multiple spectrum bands. Sprint's multibillion dollar Network Vision technology upgrade is expected to be backward compatible with existing technologies.
About AVT
AVT, Inc. is a leading developer of automated and self-service retailing systems. AVT is able to work with any size company to design a custom automated retailing solution that drives traffic, increases sales, improves security, and lowers overhead. With an in-house design team, software developers, mechanical engineers and on-site manufacturing, AVT can take projects from concept to completion with speed, economy and ingenuity. To learn more about AVT, visit www.autoretail.com.
About the Sprint Emerging Solutions Group
With more than a dozen years of experience with M2M, Sprint has been at the forefront of this wireless industry revolution, teaming with and supporting a large and diverse portfolio of innovative companies to create smarter wireless solutions that change the way people work and live. In 2010 Sprint opened the Sprint M2M Collaboration Center in Burlingame, Calif., a hands-on, interactive lab where ideas knowledge and technology unite to produce wirelessly enabled M2M concepts and products. Last year Sprint also introduced the Sprint Command Center, a Web-based portal that allows businesses with Sprint wireless-connected products the ability to manage, activate and de-activate each device. Sprint's M2M leadership has earned prestigious third-party validation -- including the top-ranked North American M2M provider (and second-ranked carrier overall among 12 global service providers) by Analysys Mason, and the Frost & Sullivan 2011 Customer Value Enhancement Award in North America for Machine to Machine Communications. To learn more about Sprint's M2M offerings, visit www.sprint.com/m2m.
About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 55 million customers at the end of 2011 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in its 2011 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation's greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.
SOURCE: Sprint
CONTACT:Sprint Caroline Semerdjian, 415-684-7314 caroline.semerdjian@sprint.com or RAH Marketing Randall Huft, 949-795-5020 randall@rahmarketing.com
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Monday, April 23, 2012
Marley Coffee And AVT Join Together!
AVT and Marley Coffee have partnered together to create high end Marley Coffee branded automated coffee vending and merchandising machines that are equipped with touchscreen displays that can dispense Marley products ranging from whole bean coffee to Marley earplugs. Please visit the link below to learn about this exciting new venture!
Marley Coffee And AVT, Inc Join Together
Marley Coffee And AVT, Inc Join Together
Thursday, November 17, 2011
AVT Receives Multi-Million Dollar Credit Line From PMF Bancorp
AVT, Inc. (formerly Automated Vending Technologies) (Ticker: Ticker::AVTC.PK) (www.autoretail.com) has received a new multi-million dollar line of credit from PMF Bancorp (www.pmfbancorp.com).
The credit line is intended primarily to help support AVT's growing list of new production orders for units being placed nationwide, including in Walmart stores, major airports, hotels, health clubs and malls throughout the country.
AVT is a leader in the automated retailing industry, and designs and manufactures self-service retailing solutions for some of the top brands and retailers in the world.
The company is growing rapidly, which has necessitated developing and sourcing new production facilities and distribution centers. According to IPODesktop analyst Francis Gaskins , comparing the June 2011 quarter with the June 2010 quarter, AVT's revenue skyrocketed 150%, while gross profit leaped 95%.
PMF Bancorp is a U.S. based commercial bank lender specializing in custom working capital programs for domestic and foreign companies with branch offices throughout China and expertise in helping U.S. companies looking for financing structure and credit guarantees on Chinese companies and manufacturing partners.
In addition to proving a guaranteed line of credit, PMF Bancorp will extend their Chinese banking and business relationships to AVT to help the company procure needed production, assembly and materials, quickly, reliably, and at less cost.
For more information on AVT, please call 877.424.3663 or visit the website at www.autoretail.com.
About AVT:
AVT, Inc. is a leading developer of automated and self-service retailing systems. AVT is able to work with any size company to design a custom automated retailing solution that drives traffic, increases sales, improves security, and lowers overhead. With an in-house design team, software developers, mechanical engineers and on-site manufacturing, AVT can take projects from concept to completion with speed, economy and ingenuity.
AVT's stock is currently traded through the OTC Markets, Ticker Symbol: AVTC:PK
For more information on AVT or the Automated Retailing Industry, visit www.autoretail.com
The credit line is intended primarily to help support AVT's growing list of new production orders for units being placed nationwide, including in Walmart stores, major airports, hotels, health clubs and malls throughout the country.
AVT is a leader in the automated retailing industry, and designs and manufactures self-service retailing solutions for some of the top brands and retailers in the world.
The company is growing rapidly, which has necessitated developing and sourcing new production facilities and distribution centers. According to IPODesktop analyst Francis Gaskins , comparing the June 2011 quarter with the June 2010 quarter, AVT's revenue skyrocketed 150%, while gross profit leaped 95%.
PMF Bancorp is a U.S. based commercial bank lender specializing in custom working capital programs for domestic and foreign companies with branch offices throughout China and expertise in helping U.S. companies looking for financing structure and credit guarantees on Chinese companies and manufacturing partners.
In addition to proving a guaranteed line of credit, PMF Bancorp will extend their Chinese banking and business relationships to AVT to help the company procure needed production, assembly and materials, quickly, reliably, and at less cost.
For more information on AVT, please call 877.424.3663 or visit the website at www.autoretail.com.
About AVT:
AVT, Inc. is a leading developer of automated and self-service retailing systems. AVT is able to work with any size company to design a custom automated retailing solution that drives traffic, increases sales, improves security, and lowers overhead. With an in-house design team, software developers, mechanical engineers and on-site manufacturing, AVT can take projects from concept to completion with speed, economy and ingenuity.
AVT's stock is currently traded through the OTC Markets, Ticker Symbol: AVTC:PK
For more information on AVT or the Automated Retailing Industry, visit www.autoretail.com
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
AVT Provides Automated Solution for Medicine Dispensing
Advanced Technology Includes Biometric Fingerprint Recognition
CORONA, Calif., Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc., (formerly Automated Vending Technologies) (Ticker: AVTCD.PK) (www.autoretail.com), continues to revolutionize the vending and automated retailing industries by offering an ATM-style kiosk that provides prescription medicine refills directly to consumers, 24-hours a day, without the need for a pharmacist or store employee.
This breakthrough system uses advanced biometric fingerprint recognition and a high definition camera to validate each transaction.
The automated prescription kiosks are being produced in partnership with Medicine Dispensing Systems, and have been awarded a U.S. Patent.
"Automated prescription dispensing will soon be in every city in America, and will be the way most people obtain their medicines," stated Vincent Mehdizadeh, CEO of Medicine Dispensing Systems. "It provides a huge convenience factor, as customers no longer have to stand in long lines or wait for their prescriptions to be filled," he added. "Plus it lowers overhead for retailers, reduces human error, and minimizes loss due to shrinkage."
Further details on the new automated prescription medicine dispensing systems can be found on AVT's websites at: www.avtinconline.com or www.autoretail.com, along with general information about AVT and their self-service retailing systems, customized vending solutions, and automated stores.
About AVT:
AVT, Inc. is a leading developer of automated and self-service retailing systems. AVT's stock is currently traded through the OTC Markets, Ticker Symbol: AVTCD.PK
CORONA, Calif., Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc., (formerly Automated Vending Technologies) (Ticker: AVTCD.PK) (www.autoretail.com), continues to revolutionize the vending and automated retailing industries by offering an ATM-style kiosk that provides prescription medicine refills directly to consumers, 24-hours a day, without the need for a pharmacist or store employee.
This breakthrough system uses advanced biometric fingerprint recognition and a high definition camera to validate each transaction.
The automated prescription kiosks are being produced in partnership with Medicine Dispensing Systems, and have been awarded a U.S. Patent.
"Automated prescription dispensing will soon be in every city in America, and will be the way most people obtain their medicines," stated Vincent Mehdizadeh, CEO of Medicine Dispensing Systems. "It provides a huge convenience factor, as customers no longer have to stand in long lines or wait for their prescriptions to be filled," he added. "Plus it lowers overhead for retailers, reduces human error, and minimizes loss due to shrinkage."
Further details on the new automated prescription medicine dispensing systems can be found on AVT's websites at: www.avtinconline.com or www.autoretail.com, along with general information about AVT and their self-service retailing systems, customized vending solutions, and automated stores.
About AVT:
AVT, Inc. is a leading developer of automated and self-service retailing systems. AVT's stock is currently traded through the OTC Markets, Ticker Symbol: AVTCD.PK
Thursday, October 20, 2011
AVT, Nothing like it In The World
A new growth industry is changing the retail experience forever. An industry that represents billions in untapped revenue for retailers who have the vision to see where consumers want to go next.
The transformation is already underway. And one company remains light years ahead of the competition.
Introducing AVT, and the concept of Automated Retailing. We're changing the ways consumers experience vending. No longer is it about traditional products being delivered in conventional methods.
What is the AVT advantage?
The transformation is already underway. And one company remains light years ahead of the competition.
Introducing AVT, and the concept of Automated Retailing. We're changing the ways consumers experience vending. No longer is it about traditional products being delivered in conventional methods.
What is the AVT advantage?
-Unmanned retail environments help to reduce labor and expand store hours
-Efficient integration of software and hardware reduces costs
-Sophisticated shop robotics redefine the automated retailing experience
-Digital advertising network creates new marketing opportunities
-Diverse offerings open new product categories and points of distribution
-Manufacturing and design expertise leads to customizable branding solutions
-Proprietary technology enables owners and operators to remotely manage systems and receive real-time sales, inventory and system diagnostic information via the Internet
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Automated Retailing is the New Low Cost Way to Reach Consumers in Virtually Any Location. Major Retailers Getting Into the Act
Press Release Source: AVT On Thursday September 29, 2011, 12:32 pm EDT
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, all over the world, upscale automated retail centers offer shoppers the ability to purchase unique items in locations where they would not normally be found.
In the lobby of a luxury hotel stands a machine that dispenses gold bars and coins. In bathrooms at upscale bars, vending machines with hair products enable women to get a mini beauty treatment before heading back on to the dance floor. And at the Los Angeles Airport, people can soon download movies to a portable flash drive that will play on their computer.
But don't call them vending machines… these automated retailing centers feature stylish architecture and graphics, and have interactive touch screens that entice, entertain, and inform.
What drives this quest for automation? The answer is simple, according to Shannon Illingworth, the founder of AVT – one of the nation's leading developers of automated retailing systems. "For consumers it's about convenience and a fun shopping experience. For retailers it's about lowering costs, expanding product lines, increasing distribution, and reducing shrinkage."
AVT, which makes some of the newest high tech self-service retailing kiosks, recently completed an order for a beautiful aluminum and glass tower that dispenses electronics such as cell phones, iPods, and portable satellite navigation systems. Illingworth stated that the system is a huge hit – especially with the younger generation.
The economics make it easy to see why. Mall stores produce about $330 a square foot a year, while a 28-square-foot kiosk can generate $3,000 to $10,000 a square foot a year, according to some reports.
Does this mark the end of the retail store? Hardly, states Illingworth. Just as DVDs didn't end movie theaters, automated retailing won't replace brick and mortar stores. "We complement the store by offering an interesting variety of products to a captivated audience in locations that are not normally served," he stated. "We're the icing on the retailer's cake."
For more information about automated retailing, please visit www.autoretail.com
AVT Medicine Dispensing Kiosk
CORONA, Calif., Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc., (formerly Automated Vending Technologies) (Ticker: AVTCD.PK) (www.autoretail.com), continues to revolutionize the vending and automated retailing industries by offering an ATM-style kiosk that provides prescription medicine refills directly to consumers, 24-hours a day, without the need for a pharmacist or store employee.
This breakthrough system uses advanced biometric fingerprint recognition and a high definition camera to validate each transaction.
The automated prescription kiosks are being produced in partnership with Medicine Dispensing Systems, and have been awarded a U.S. Patent.
"Automated prescription dispensing will soon be in every city in America, and will be the way most people obtain their medicines," stated Vincent Mehdizadeh, CEO of Medicine Dispensing Systems. "It provides a huge convenience factor, as customers no longer have to stand in long lines or wait for their prescriptions to be filled," he added. "Plus it lowers overhead for retailers, reduces human error, and minimizes loss due to shrinkage."
Further details on the new automated prescription medicine dispensing systems can be found on AVT's websites at: www.avtinconline.com or www.autoretail.com, along with general information about AVT and their self-service retailing systems, customized vending solutions, and automated stores.
About AVT:
AVT, Inc. is a leading developer of automated and self-service retailing systems. AVT's stock is currently traded through the OTC Markets, Ticker Symbol: AVTCD.PK
Media Contact: James Winsor at 951-737-1057
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
AVT, Inc. Second Quarter Financials Show Strong Gains
Revenue increase based on escalation of production
CORONA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc., (formerly Automated Vending Technologies) (Ticker: AVTCD.PK) (www.autoretail.com), released consolidated financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2011, and they showed strong gains in key areas.
In the report filed with the SEC, revenues climbed from the end of first quarter 2011, to the end of second quarter. Gross profit also showed substantial increases.
Second quarter income surged from first quarter, a fact that company founder Shannon Illingworth attributes to the move of many projects from development, to pilot programs, to mass production.
"AVT continues to execute on our business plan, which identified key areas where we could attain leadership positions; develop the products that would meet these market needs; and turn our pilot programs into production on a large scale basis."
Further details on the company and more information on AVT and their self-service retailing systems, customized vending solutions, and automated stores, can be found on the company websites at: www.avtinconline.com or www.autoretail.com.
About AVT:
AVT, Inc. is a leading developer of automated and self-service retailing systems. AVT's stock is currently traded through the OTC Markets, Ticker Symbol: AVTCD.PK
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
AVT Pilot Programs Move Into Production
Analyst Updates Coverage On AVT As Pilot Programs Move Into Production
Press Release Source: AVT, Inc. On Tuesday August 23, 2011, 1:22 pm EDT
CORONA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc., (formerly Automated Vending Technologies) (Ticker: AVTCD.PK) (www.autoretail.com), was recently the subject of an in depth research report and profile by Francis Gaskins, editor of IPODesktop.com. Company founder Shannon Illingworth and Chief Marketing Officer Mike Kiser were also interviewed.
The report stated that AVT has been growing steadily and is positioned for explosive growth in the near future as more pilot programs are transitioned into production. The research also noted that AVT's growth validates the company's core competencies and leadership in the business of automated, self-service retail solutions.
AVT spent years developing cutting-edge, proprietary technologies that were put into dozens of pilot programs. Many of those pilot programs are now entering the production phase, which is one driving force behind AVT's impressive sales growth, according to the analysis. The report stated that AVT has "20-30 successful pilot and production programs with blue chip retailers," which is dramatically increasing production and profits.
Furthermore, the company is poised for long-term growth due to their competitive advantages, including, "Intellectual property based on five pending patents enhances AVT's ability to deliver high tech services such as acceptance of credit and debit cards for cashless payment, dynamic advertising, remote tracking, and inventory management."
Growth in international markets also showed substantial gains, according to the report.
Gaskins also interviewed Shannon Illingworth, AVT company founder, and Mike Kiser, Chief Marketing Officer, about AVT's current position and forecast for the remainder of the year. To listen to the interview, follow this link: http://gaskinsco.com/linkto-avtc-august-19.shtml
To read the full research report and profile, visit http://gaskinsco.com/linkto-avtc-august-19.shtml
For more information on AVT and their self-service retailing systems, customized vending solutions, automated retailing, and automated stores, visit AVT's Websites at: www.avtinconline.com or www.autoretail.com.
About AVT:
AVT, Inc. is a leading developer of automated and self-service retailing systems. AVT's stock is currently traded through the OTC Markets, Ticker Symbol: AVTCD.PK
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
AVT Featured on TD Waterhouse Market News Website
AVT Featured on TD Waterhouse Market News Website and in Vending Times Magazine
Reports Highlight AVT's New Partnership with Sheets Energy Strips
CORONA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc., (Ticker: OTC: AVTC) (www.autoretail.com), has been featured in an article posted on the TD Waterhouse website announcing AVT's partnership with Sheets™ Energy Strips, the new way to do energy. Another article highlighting these new systems appears in Vending Times Magazine.
As part of the partnership, AVT will develop and produce specialized Sheets™ branded automated kiosks that will be placed in high-profile areas across the country including malls, office buildings, stadiums and arenas in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida.
The AVT designed automated kiosks currently include Sheets™ Energy Strips, branded hats and t-shirts. The highly advanced, automated retail experience also educates consumers through two plasma screens embedded in the machine and allows for messaging to change daily.
"We are always looking for unique ways to break through the clutter of traditional marketing campaigns," said Warren Struhl, CEO of PureBrands, LLC, the owner of Sheets™ Brand Energy Strips. "Automated kiosks are the perfect way for us to increase awareness of the brand and make it easier for anyone to Take a Sheet™ on-the-go."
"We specialize in helping companies find new and innovative ways to reach customers, expand distribution, and lower overhead," explains Shannon Illingworth, AVT company founder. "Our system allows Sheets™ to reach consumers at malls, businesses, sporting events, and other convenient locations -- giving them retail exposure without the high cost or overhead."
Supported by a marketing campaign featuring co-founder LeBron James along with partners Amar'e Stoudemire, Pitbull, Drake, Ray Rice and others, Sheets™ is quickly becoming, "the new way to do energy." As multi-platinum recording artist Drake said, "Why drink your energy when you can take a Sheet™!"
To learn more about AVT and how they bring ideas to life through their self-service retailing systems, customized vending solutions and automated stores, call 951-737-107 or visit AVT's Website at: www.autoretail.com.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Sheets Energy Strips Maker Pilots Vending Program
NEW YORK CITY -- Chews, balls and gum, to mention just a few formats in the energy food category, tend to find their way to vending machines. Not surprisingly, a new company called Pure Brands LLC is piloting its inaugural product in dedicated, branded vending machines manufactured by Corona, CA-based AVT Inc., which specializes in enabling new vending opportunities.
Sheets Energy Strips, Pure Brands' paper-thin, individually wrapped strips, dissolve instantly when placed on the tongue and are formulated to deliver fast-acting energy. Offered in multiple flavors, Sheets strips contain no calories, carbohydrates or sugar.
For the vending pilot, Sheets-branded automated kiosks will be placed in high-profile areas across the country including malls, office buildings, stadiums and arenas in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida. They will be merchandised with 4-packs and 10-packs of the energy strips, with $3 and $6 vend prices, respectively. Sheets-branded hats and t-shirts, both priced at $20, will also be sold through the machines. Two plasma screens embedded in the kiosks will promote the products and educate consumers about Sheets’ energy-enhancing benefits.
"We are always looking for unique ways to break through the clutter of traditional marketing campaigns," said Pure Brands chief executive Warren Struhl. "Automated kiosks are the perfect way for us to increase awareness of the brand."
Sheets Energy Strips were launched in June and are available nationwide. Pure Brands’ founding partners include basketball legends LeBron James and Amar’e Stoudemire and multiplatinum recording artists Drake and Pitbull. The celebrities are prominently featured in a marketing campaign coinciding with the Sheets launch.
Last month, Pure Brands announced a partnership with Budget Rent a Car of Atlanta and Wrap Media Group that will wrap rental vehicles with Sheets branding. For the first time ever, renters will be able to get a significant discount when driving a sponsored rental vehicle. The cars can be booked online until November, and will bring multiple other branding opportunities such as the ability to add short codes for text-messaging campaigns and coupons or product samples that will be placed in the vehicles as well as at the rental facilities.
Pure Brands says its future innovations will be devoted to wellness-related products that "use wearable, topical, transdermal and oral nutritional-delivery systems."
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Press Release Source: PureBrands, LLC On Tuesday August 9, 2011, 12:01 pm
NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- "Taking a Sheet™" at the mall just got easier as Sheets™ Energy Strips, "the new way to do energy," co-founded by basketball star LeBron James, and top brand executives Warren Struhl, Jesse Itzler and Maverick Carter, today announced the company's first automated retail consumer experience through a manufacturing agreement with Corona, California-based AVT, Inc.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110809/NY49676 )
As part of its pilot program, Sheets™ branded automated kiosks will be placed in high-profile areas across the country including malls, office buildings, stadiums and arenas in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida.
Sheets™ automated kiosks will include 4 packs, 10 packs and Sheets™ branded hats and t-shirts. The highly advanced, non-human retail experience educates consumers through two plasma screens embedded in the machine and allows for messaging to change daily.
"We are always looking for unique ways to break through the clutter of traditional marketing campaigns," said Warren Struhl, CEO of PureBrands, LLC, the owner of Sheets™ Brand Energy Strips. "Sheets™ are all about convenience and simplicity. Sheets™ can fit into your wallet, pocket, or purse. Automated kiosks are the perfect way for us to increase awareness of the brand and make it easier for anyone to Take a Sheet™ on-the-go."
In the initial phase of its program, the company has received significant interest from additional vending operators who have requested that Sheets™ be included in their machines.
Struhl added, "The creation of these machines was a no-brainer as we believe that Sheets™ are the most vendible energy product on the market today. The overwhelming response we've received thus far confirms that."
Price points will remain the same (4 count: $3; 10 count: $6; Sheets™ hat: $20; Sheets™ t-shirt: $20).
Last month, Sheets™ announced a partnership with Budget Rent a Car of Atlanta and Wrap Media Group that will wrap rental vehicles with Sheets™ Brand Energy Strips branding. For the first time ever, renters will be able to get a significant discount when driving a Sponsored (wrapped) Rental Vehicle. The Sponsored Rental Vehicles can be booked online until November and will bring multiple other branding opportunities such as the ability to add short codes for text messaging campaigns, QR Codes, and coupons or product samples that will be placed in the vehicles as well as at the rental facilities.
Sheets™ paper-thin, individually wrapped, dissolvable pocket-sized strips are placed on your tongue, begin to dissolve instantly and are easily swallowed and digested delivering hours of energy. With multiple flavors, Sheets™ won't spill or melt, have no calories, no carbohydrates, no sugar and require no water. Sheets™ uses proprietary technology that provides a breakthrough delivery system enabling consumers to get fast-acting energy -- anytime, anywhere. No bottles. No cans. Simple.
Sheets™ Energy Strips were launched in June 2011 and are available nationwide. Supported by a marketing campaign featuring co-founder LeBron James along with partners Amar'e Stoudemire, Pitbull, Drake, Ray Rice and others, Sheets™ is quickly becoming, "the new way to do energy." As multi-platinum recording artist Drake said, "Why drink your energy when you can take a Sheet™!"
About PureBrands, LLC:
PureBrands, LLC is a holding company that creates, acquires and markets proprietary and differentiated consumer products. It is the vision of a world-class team of physicians, scientists, athletes and entrepreneurs all on a quest to deliver products that promote energetic, balanced and healthy living. The PureBrands team is dedicated to creating and selling revolutionary solutions to address a wide range of consumer lifestyle and wellness needs using proprietary wearable, topical, transdermal, and oral nutritional delivery systems. The company's inaugural product is Sheets™ Energy Strips which launched in June 2011. Some of the world's best athletes and hottest entertainers are founding partners in PureBrands, including superstar athletes LeBron James and Amar'e Stoudemire, as well as award-winning entertainers Drake and Pitbull.
About AVT, Inc.:
AVT, Inc. is a leading developer of automated and self-service retailing systems, vending machines, and unmanned retail destinations, and specializes in providing customized solutions that enable entrepreneurs and retailers to expand distribution, reach new markets, and sell products more efficiently. For more information, call James Winsor at 877.424.3663 or visit the website at www.autoretail.com
AVT's stock is traded through the OTC Markets, Ticker Symbol: AVTC.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
iPod Vending Machines, What Are They All About?
Candy, soda, and chips might be the items you’re used to seeing in a vending kiosk. But the age of unhealthy snacks as leading vending machine products may soon be a thing of the past—automated retail is facing a revolution, and in the front line is the iPod vending machine.
- Instant Shopping
Like online shopping, the automated retailing system allows customers to browse through a large inventory of over 100 Apple products without having to field sales tactics from an employee. Unlike online shopping, though, customers get their new products instantly. This vending machine gives customers all the perks of shopping online, and then some.
- Convenient Locations
Most often found in airports and malls, the iPod custom vending machine gives Apple fans the opportunity to buy these electronics when most needed. When travelers are stuck at the airport due to long delays and layovers, these self-service kiosks are the perfect solution, providing easy entertainment. Customers can purchase an iPod when it’s most convenient, even outside of a retail store’s normal business hours.
- Great Choices
An iPod vending machine gives customers the opportunity to find the exact iPod they want. Whether looking for an iPod Shuffle, Nano, Classic, or Touch, customers can find the style, color, capacity, and size they want right inside the vending kiosk. Simply swipe a credit card and receive a beautiful new iPod. The iPod vending machines are also stocked with useful accessories like headphones, chargers, and gift cards.
If you want to join the vending machine revolution, then look no further than AVT Inc.
Monday, August 1, 2011
AVT Given Positive Analyst Coverage
Press Release Source: AVT, Inc. On Tuesday June 14, 2011, 1:55 pm EDT
CORONA, Calif., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc. (Ticker: OTCQB:AVTC) (www.autoretail.com), has received analyst coverage from IPODesktop.com, one of the markets leading research, report and profiling services.
The report stated that AVT has a market capitalization that could exceed $40 million, or over $10 a share. This impressive potential is due in part to continuous sales growth fueled by 20-30 successful pilot and production programs with blue chip retailers.
Future production orders are especially positive, according to the report, "AVTC has another 20 or so strategic partners/customers who have either completed or nearly competed their pilot projects with AVT, which will result in significant on-going revenues and increases in system production levels over the next 18 months."
Analysis further suggests that AVT is the high tech leader in the industry, and has created very high barriers to entry for its competition by offering technology solutions at up to 50% less than the best known competitor.
The research also pointed out that AVT was able to "generate internal, organic growth of 154% from 2007 to 2010, during times of severe economic stress and uncertainty," and that the company "continued to invest in developing successful pilot programs which are expected to transition into full-fledged ongoing production programs. During this major R&D and pilot program development, AVT has remained profitable and in a stable growth state."
A copy of the Analyst Report can be found at: http://gaskinsco.com/linkto-avtc-june.shtml
For more information on AVT and their self-service retailing systems, customized vending solutions, automated retailing, and automated stores, call 877.424.3663 or visit AVT's Website at www.autoretail.com.
About AVT:
AVT, Inc. is a leading developer of automated and self-service retailing systems. AVT's stock is currently traded through the OTCQB Markets, Ticker Symbol: AVTC
Safe Harbor Statement: Statements contained in this document, including those pertaining to estimates and related plans, growth, establishing new markets, expansion into new markets and related plans other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements subject to a number of uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from statements madeWednesday, July 27, 2011
IPODesktop.com Interviews AVT Executives
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Press Release Source: AVT, Inc. On Wednesday July 27, 2011, 11:43 am
CORONA, Calif., July 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc., (formerly Automated Vending Technologies) (Pinksheets:AVTC.pk - News) (www.avtinconline.com), company founder Shannon Illingworth and Chief Marketing Officer Mike Kiser were interviewed by Francis Gaskins, editor of IPODesktop.com. An audio recording of that interview is available online at http://gaskinsco.com/July-avtc.mp3
Gaskins, a well known and respected industry analyst, commented that AVT has seen several pilot programs turn into major orders, and that the company's growth seems explosive.
AVT Company founder, Shannon Illingworth, stated that consumer adoption is incredible because AVT's new Automated Retailing Systems provide consumers the opportunity to purchase items that they normally could not get at their local supermarket, while also giving the retailer the ability to increase revenue streams by offering more products with no shrinkage or labor.
Industry veteran Mike Kiser, formerly the CEO of Compass Group – one of the largest vending services providers in the world, and now the Chief Marketing Officer at AVT, commented on how AVT's new Automated Retailing Systems are improving the customer experience, and that the technology that powers these units provide retailers with ways to reduce costs while increasing distribution.
Gaskins had previously stated that he believes AVT can be a $10.00 stock, with a market capitalization of over $40 million.
To listen to the IPODesktop interview with AVT's Shannon Illingworth and Mike Kiser, follow this link: http://gaskinsco.com/July-avtc.mp3
For more information on AVT and their self-service retailing systems, customized vending solutions, and automated stores, visit AVT's Website at: www.autoretail.com.
About AVT:
AVT, Inc. is a leading developer of automated and self-service retailing systems, vending machines, and unmanned retail destinations. AVT's stock is traded through the Pink OTC Markets, Ticker Symbol: AVTC.PK
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