Lynx Bookstore to launch book vending machine at Gainesville Airport

June 23, 2025

The Lynx Bookstore is set to launch a book vending machine at Gainesville Regional Airport on Thursday, June 26, at 4 p.m., according to a Main Street Daily…

Eau Claire Narcan vending machine dispenses over 3,700 doses in two years

June 19, 2025

A Narcan and fentanyl test strip vending machine located in the Eau Claire County Jail lobby has dispensed 3,748 doses of Narcan and 988 fentanyl test kits…

Automated access: Anora Morton, JD on self-service, community impact

Join Anora Morton, JD, and Vending Times editor Sandra Carpenter as we discuss how automation is delivering accessible solutions and community impact.

Sake vending machine debuts at Japanese rail station

June 18, 2025

Tobu Railway Company, one of Japan's largest private railway operators, has partnered with Kanaya Hotel Co. to introduce a self-service sake dispenser at The…

Necta launches smart, sustainable Barista Pro vending

June 17, 2025

Necta, based in Valbrembo, Italy, has unveiled its latest coffee technology innovation: the Barista 500 and 600 Pro Touch vending machines, according to a…

Lavazza adopts Qwarzo's plastic-free cups for vending in Spain

June 17, 2025

Vending operators are gaining a sustainable cup option as Italian materials company Qwarzo expands its plastic-free coating technology across Europe. Lavazza…

Kraft Heinz to phase out artificial dyes by 2027

June 17, 2025

On Tuesday, Kraft Heinz announced its commitment to remove all food, drug and cosmetic artificial dyes from its U.S. products by the end of 2027. The company…

Cantaloupe to be acquired by 365 Retail Markets in $848M deal

June 16, 2025

Cantaloupe Inc., a technology company specializing in self-service commerce, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by unattended retail…

Oklahoma to relaunch naloxone vending machine program with different strategy

June 16, 2025

Oklahoma's mental health agency is relaunching its naloxone vending machine initiative, shifting responsibility for stocking the machines to local community…

What’s new in candy? Celebrate National Candy Month with these 2025 releases

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

These 10 new candies are among the most buzzworthy (and potentially bestselling) products to watch.

VenHub debuts AI-powered smart store at LAX/Metro Transit Center

June 13, 2025

VenHub Global, Inc. has launched a 24/7, fully autonomous retail store at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. The AI-powered "Smart Store" aims to provide travelers…

Digi targets retail waste with bulk shopping innovation

June 12, 2025

Retail solutions provider DIGI featured its zero-waste bulk shopping system, "Combo," at the NRF APAC. The showcase was part of the company's "Grow with Green…

Sacoa to exhibit cashless technologies at European, North American trade shows

June 12, 2025

Sacoa Cashless System, a provider of cashless management solutions for the entertainment and leisure industries, has announced its participation in two…

CSC ServiceWorks partners with PayRange to digitize laundry services

June 11, 2025

CSC ServiceWorks, a commercial laundry operator, has entered into a long-term agreement to integrate PayRange technology into its washers and dryers, according…

Georgia sheriff's office installs naloxone vending machine in detention center

June 10, 2025

In an initiative to combat the opioid crisis, the Newton County Sheriff's Office has installed the first Naloxone vending machine in a Georgia law enforcement…

U.S. convenience services industry generates $40B in economic impact, report finds

June 10, 2025

The U.S. convenience services industry, encompassing vending, micro-markets, office coffee and pantry services, produces a $40.04 billion annual economic…

Arca Continental acquires US vending firm Imperial

June 9, 2025

Arca Continental, the Mexico-based Coca-Cola bottler and snack producer, will acquire Imperial, a vending business based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, according to a…

Coca-Cola United opens sales center in Auburn

June 6, 2025

Coca-Cola Bottling Company United held a grand opening Wednesday for its sales center and warehouse in Auburn. The company invested $18 million in the…

J.M. Smucker Co. to close Indianapolis Hostess plant by early 2026

June 5, 2025

The J.M. Smucker Co. plans to close its manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, which produces items for the company's Hostess brand, according to a…

Dr Pepper re-releases Creamy Coconut flavor for summer

June 5, 2025

Dr Pepper's Creamy Coconut flavor has returned to store shelves for the summer season, according to an MSN report. First introduced last spring, the beverage…