Automated retail vending market to reach $9.8B by 2031

December 3, 2025

The automated retail vending market will reach $9.8 billion by 2031 in the consumer goods and retail category. It will also grow at a compound annual growth…

World Giving vending machine arrives in Washington State

December 3, 2025

A World Giving Machine, a vending machine providing opportunities for service and helping others, has returned to the Alderwood in Lynnwood, in Everett…

Integrating AI into self-service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Learn how AI will change self-service at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show.

Estonia considers self-service pharmacies

December 2, 2025

Estonia's Ministry of Social Affairs is considering creating self-service pharmacies to serve communities without access to pharmacies. With these locations…

Crypto kiosk operator Crypto Dispensers eyes sale, amid money laundering charge

December 1, 2025

Crypto Dispensers, a crypto ATM operator, is considering selling out for $100 million amid money laundering charges against its founder and CEO, Firas Isa. He…

NCSA accepting nominations for candy hall of fame

November 27, 2025

The National Confectionery Sales Association is accepting nominations for the its Candy Hall of Fame class of 2026. The hall of fame recognizes remarkable…

NYC Subway's MetroCard ending, OMNY taking over

November 25, 2025

New York City's subway system is poised to complete its transition away from the yellow MetroCard, beginning in 2026, according to reporting by MSN. The shift…

LightTheWorld Giving Machines return to Tucson, Arizona

November 24, 2025

The LighttheWorld Giving Machines will one again return to Tucson. The unique "vending machines in reverse" allow residents to buy and donate items like…

Dallas Area Rapid Transit rolls out vending machines

November 24, 2025

Dallas Area Rapid Transit is introducing touchscreen ticket vending machines to allow customers to purchase tickets. With the machines, customers can buy day…

Crypto Dispensers Explores Strategic Options Including Potential Sale Valued Up To One Hundred Million Dollars

Chicago, Illinois, November 20, 2025

Art dispensers created from 'retired cigarette vending machines' increasing footprint

November 20, 2025

The movement to repurpose retired cigarette vending machines into dispensers of original artwork is gaining momentum nationwide, including a stop at the Moxy…

How to scale a self-service rollout

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

A panel at ARKI will discuss how to complete a national self-service rollout through actionable strategies and blueprints.

Hair product access issue leads to beauty supply vending machine

November 19, 2025

A hair product conundrum that proved to be an exasperating experience for a college grad led to the creation of a beauty supply vending machine.

Crypto Dispensers Announces Full Mobile App Launch Planned for 2026, Transforming the Cash to Bitcoin Industry

Chicago, Illinois

Sidney, Ohio unveils vending machine offering free Narcan, health supplies

November 18, 2025

Sidney, Ohio has unveiled a vending machine offering free supplies including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, pregnancy tests, COVID and flu tests, hygiene…

Woman aims to solve period poverty with bathroom ads for free pads

November 17, 2025

Australian Remy Tucker has founded On the House, a startup that aims to fight period poverty — a lack of feminine hygiene products — with ads in bathrooms…

How to prevent ATM, kiosk downtime

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

A webinar from Switch Always On discusses the common causes of self-service downtime and how to prevent them.

Lenders file antitrust claim against Selecta Group

November 13, 2025

Selecta Group, a Swiss vending machine operator, and some of the company's majority bondholders, have been sued for allegedly violating U.S. competition law.

iPhone film vending machines filling a need in Japan

November 13, 2025

Film Labo vending machines in Japan are being embraced by iPhone users given the machine's simple and effective method of applying screen protection film.

DC vending machine dispenses books near White House

November 13, 2025

A vending machine just steps from the White House, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund is fueling minds with local literature, not snacks.