WEIMI Debuts at the 2026 Columbus Flower Show: Redefining 24/7 Flower Retail with Smart Refrigerated Flower Lockers
From July 11 to 14, 2026, WEIMI – a global leader in intelligent vending solutions – will bring its full range of refrigerated flower lockers to the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, for the annual floral industry event: WEIMI FLOWER VENDING MACHINES showcase. Visit us at Booth No. 3732. We look forward to welcoming flower growers, wholesalers, florists, and unattended retail investors from across North America.
Under the theme “Smart Technology · Fresh Flowers · 24/7 Beauty,” WEIMI will unveil multiple models designed specifically for flower preservation and automated retail. These machines cover every scenario – from community flower shop extensions and high‑end mall displays to large‑scale unattended flower supermarkets. Highlights include: the Double‑Door Refrigerated Flower Locker, Single‑Door Refrigerated Flower Locker, Semi‑Circular Flower Locker, Large‑Capacity Double‑Sided Transparent Flower Locker (openable from both sides), and the Compact Transparent Flower Locker. Every model features precision temperature control, smart locking, and a cloud management platform – enabling flowers to stay fresh, be available 24/7, and sell themselves without staff.
1. Exhibition Background: The Automation Wave in Flower Retail
Industry reports show the global flower vending machine market is growing at over 15% annually. Consumers increasingly want to buy fresh bouquets anytime, anywhere. Traditional florists are limited by operating hours, labour costs and rent. WEIMI’s refrigerated flower lockers solve these pain points – combining cold‑chain freshness with smart unattended retail. Flowers become as convenient as a drink, while retaining the quality of a premium florist.
This exhibition comes just before the peak summer flower buying season in North America. Columbus, a key Midwest transportation hub, attracts thousands of floral professionals from the US and Canada. WEIMI’s decision to launch its new product line here demonstrates its commitment to the North American market.
2. WEIMI Booth Highlights: Five Main Models Explained
2.1 Double‑Door Refrigerated Flower Locker
Design: Left and right double doors, single‑side opening, each side with independent temperature control. Internally divided into 12–24 individual lockers.
Key advantage: Dual doors reduce cold air loss by over 30%; each locker has an independent electronic lock that opens automatically after QR code payment.
Best for: High‑end residential communities, subway stations, supermarket entrances.
2.2 Single‑Door Refrigerated Flower Locker
Design: Compact single door, footprint only 0.5 m², with 6–12 lockers. Ultra‑low power consumption; can be wall‑mounted or floor‑standing.
Key advantage: Affordable, ideal for small florists, cafés or bakeries looking for extra revenue. Easy to place with no complex installation.
Best for: Street corner florist extensions, hotel lobbies, office building break areas.
2.3 Semi‑Circular Flower Locker
Design: Semi‑circular curved front, transparent tempered glass doors, built‑in warm LED lighting to highlight bouquets. Elegant and highly design‑oriented.
Key advantage: 360° visibility – customers can see flowers from the side as well. The semi‑circular shape allows wall‑mounted or corner installation, saving space while attracting attention.
Best for: High‑end shopping mall atriums, art galleries, wedding exhibition halls.
2.4 Large‑Capacity Double‑Sided Transparent Flower Locker (openable from both sides)
Design: Doors on both sides, each side with its own operating screen. Total height 2m, width 2.4m; holds 48–96 bouquet lockers. Fully transparent glass doors give a clear view of all flowers.
Key advantage: Perfect for two‑way pedestrian traffic – e.g. a mall central corridor or metro transfer passage. Customers on both sides can buy simultaneously, doubling throughput. Large capacity reduces refill frequency.
Best for: Major transport hubs, convention centres, theme parks, unattended flower supermarkets.
2.5 Compact Transparent Flower Locker
Design: Mini size (H1.2m x W0.8m), fully transparent door, 4–8 lockers. Built‑in rechargeable battery allows 6 hours of off‑grid operation.
Key advantage: Extremely low entry barrier; mobile for individual florists or weekend market vendors. Transparent design turns flowers into their own advertisement.
Best for: Pop‑up flower shops, wedding venues, farmers’ markets, temporary events.
3. Core Technology: Keeping Flowers Fresh for 48+ Hours
All WEIMI flower lockers are equipped with the following intelligent systems:
Precise temperature control: Adjustable 2°C–8°C, humidity above 85%, simulating professional flower cold‑room conditions. Extends the vase life of roses, lilies, tulips and other cut flowers by 2–3 days.
Gentle elevator delivery (for long‑stem bouquets): Uses a lifting platform to deliver flowers to the pickup door, preventing petal damage.
Cloud management platform: Remote monitoring of temperature, humidity, inventory, and sales data. Automatic discount alerts for flowers approaching expiry.
Multiple payment & verification: Supports credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, WeChat Pay (for Chinese‑speaking areas); integrates with membership systems for pre‑ordered bouquet pickup.
Energy‑saving design: DC inverter compressor combined with insulated glass, reducing electricity consumption by 40% compared to traditional refrigerated vending machines.
4. Partner & Success Stories
WEIMI has formed a deep partnership with La Maison Fleurie, a renowned Belgian floral brand based in Soignes, known for “hand‑picked daily” flowers. At the booth, La Maison Fleurie will provide fresh bouquets for live demonstrations, showing how WEIMI machines perfectly preserve the freshness and shape of floral arrangements.
Real‑world examples: A community florist in Seattle installed a single‑door refrigerated locker and achieved 30% of its daily sales during nighttime hours, with no extra labour cost. A double‑sided large‑capacity transparent locker in a New York subway station sells an average of 200 bouquets per day, often with lines at peak hours.
5. On‑Site Activities & Invitation
WEIMI Booth 3732 will feature:
Hands‑on experience zone: Visitors can scan a QR code to buy a trial bouquet for just $1.
Technical talks: Three sessions daily (11:00, 14:00, 16:00) where engineers explain temperature control and cloud management in detail.
B2B meetings: Custom OEM/ODM solutions, including private branding, appearance design, and localised payment system integration.
Exhibition dates: July 11–14, 2026 (Saturday to Tuesday)
Venue: Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Booth No.: 3732
Floral professionals, unattended retail investors and commercial real estate operators are warmly welcomed. WEIMI looks forward to starting a new chapter of “24/7 Beauty Economy” together with you.
To schedule a meeting or request a product catalog, please contact:
Website: https://www.weimismartvending.com
Show‑specific email: expo@weimismart.com
Let flowers never be bound by time – WEIMI. Freshness, always online.
