By Erika W.
Hankering for some jewelry...and quickly? On May 5th, Richline Group debuted a jewelry kiosk at the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders expo in Omaha. The "Precious Express" kiosk looks like an ATM and vending machine hybrid, dispensing jewelry, gold coins, and other items from Borsheims, which is owned by the holding company. Using a large touch screen, customers can browse for jewelry and product information and then make a quick purchase. The machine dispenses jewelry on the spot and holds up to 72 different items. Richline's chief marketing officer, Mark Hanna, said the company will begin to distribute the kiosk this fall and that the machines are ideal for retail stores, hotels, and airports.