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LumiNicole announced the appointment of retail leaders Linda Johansen-James and Fred Collins to its Advisory Board, alongside plans to launch 40 automated retail stores across airports, hotels, college campuses, hospitals, and event venues in 2026.
Read More on PR NewswireAdelphi University became the first university in the nation to install LumiNicole's automated retail technology, establishing a model for combining retail innovation, student success, internships, ambassador programs, and scholarship opportunities.
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Advisory Board
Retail, Kiosk and Automated Retail Pioneer
Linda Johansen-James brings more than 40 years of leadership across large scale retail operations, automated retail, staffing, and experiential commerce, and is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in the evolution of carts, kiosks, and unmanned retail. Over 19 years she built American Kiosk Management into the largest owner operator of carts, kiosks, and automated retail stores globally, scaling to more than 1,500 locations, training a workforce of over 54,000, and generating more than $2 billion in revenue, including managing Proactiv's global retail expansion across five countries.
As an advisor, I am excited to support LumiNicole as it brings a thoughtful, innovative, and data driven approach to automated retail. This model represents a meaningful evolution in how beauty and wellness brands meet consumers where they are.
Brand Strategy, Operational Leader and Investor
Fred Collins is a seasoned operator and brand strategist whose career spans P&G, KAO, Henkel, and Coty. A hands on advisor and angel investor in more than 15 startups, he pairs blue chip discipline with entrepreneurial speed to help brands sharpen positioning, streamline operations, and win with consumers. His expertise spans retail expansion across mass and prestige channels in North America, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, unlocking access to more than 40,000 retail doors, strategic planning built on performance analytics and consumer insight, and operational excellence through scalable systems that shorten time to market and support high growth brands.
LumiNicole is building a platform that expands access while centering innovation and inclusion. I am honored to support the team as an advisor during this pivotal growth phase.
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