Bed Bath & Beyond(R) Focuses on Vending Machines in Effort to Lower Energy Consumption and C02 Emissions.

Retailer Installs USA Technologies VendingMiser[R] in Stores Nationwide and Earns Praise From Sierra Club 

MALVERN, Pa. -- USA Technologies (NASDAQ:USAT) announced today that Bed Bath and Beyond, America's premier home furnishings retail chain, is installing VendingMiser devices to help lower energy consumption and C02 emissions.

"Bed Bath and Beyond is constantly seeking out ways to give back to the community, and helping to lower energy consumption and C02 emission has been a national priority," said Richard Braun, Director of Purchasing, Bed Bath & Beyond. "We would be delighted if our initiative to install the latest energy conservation technology in our stores draws attention to how retail stores can take action and significantly contribute towards protecting the environment."

The Sierra Club has been monitoring the performance of USA Technologies EnergyMiser product line and has complimented Bed Bath and Beyond for taking this action to help preserve the environment.

"Bed Bath and Beyond's efforts to improve the energy efficiency of their operations make sense for the economic and environmental bottom line," said Dave Hamilton, Director of the Sierra Club's Global Warming and Energy Program. "Investing in more efficient vending machines, coolers, and other commercial appliances is a smart way to reduce energy waste, costs and global warming pollution."

Universal Vending Management, a major USA Technologies distributor, has been contracted to install the VendingMisers in Bed Bath & Beyond stores.

"UVM is excited to be taking the lead in driving energy conservation in the vending industry, and by working with major brand names such as Bed Bath and Beyond, we believe we can help make a difference," said Bruce Lipkin, Chairman and CEO, Universal Vending Management. "As well as lower C02 emissions, we are helping our customers nationwide lower their energy costs, which adds to the bottom line and improves competitive edge," he said.

Refrigerated vending machines cost an estimated $300-$400 a year to operate. The VendingMiser has the capability of reducing the electricity needed to operate vending machines by up to 46 percent.

About USA Technologies:

USA Technologies is a leader in the networking of wireless non-cash transactions, associated financial/network services and energy management. USA Technologies provides networked credit card and other non-cash systems in the vending, commercial laundry, hospitality and digital imaging industries. The Company has marketing agreements with AT&T, Honeywell, Blackboard, MasterCard and others. For further information on USA Technologies, please visit www.usatech.com.

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