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Shaw's Supermarkets Launch Pokémon Card Vending Machines

3/24/2025

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Shaw's Supermarkets in Massachusetts are tapping into the Pokémon craze with new vending machines that dispense trading cards, meeting soaring demand. These machines are a hit, often selling out in no time. Interestingly, many adult shoppers are seizing the opportunity to buy and resell the coveted cards, turning nostalgia into profit.

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Story summary

Shaw's Supermarkets in Massachusetts are tapping into the Pokémon craze with new vending machines that dispense trading cards, meeting soaring demand. These machines are a hit, often selling out in no time. Interestingly, many adult shoppers are seizing the opportunity to buy and resell the coveted cards, turning nostalgia into profit.