SuperValu, Centra lead in DRS returns

October 10, 2024

SuperValu and Centra have become the first retailers in Ireland to reach the 125 million eligible returns milestone through the Deposit Return Scheme…

West Central Valley elementary schools install book vending machines

October 9, 2024

Stuart and Dexter Elementary Schools in Stuart, Iowa have installed book vending machines in their lunch rooms, according to a report by Raccoon Valley Radio.

Smart lockers revolutionize Rider University campus dining

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The partnership between Apex and Rider University is a prime example of how innovative technology can be used to enhance the student experience and improve…

Central Unified School District intros book vending machine

October 8, 2024

Students at McKinley Elementary School in the Central Unified School District, in Fresno, California, are responding positively to the school's book vending…

UNMC installs scrub dispensary vending machine

October 8, 2024

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has upgraded its scrub dispensary vending machines to ones stocked with scrubs tagged with RFIDs, according to a…

AVS Companies relocates Wisconsin branch

October 7, 2024

AVS Companies has opened a Wisconsin branch at 1425 Walnut Ridge Drive, Hartland, WI. The relocated facility, which is over 21,000 square feet, offers…

Winnebago County intros substance abuse resource vending machines

October 4, 2024

The Winnebago County Public Health agency has launched 24/7 public health vending machines in Oshkosh and Neenah, Wisconsin, according to a report by The…

Dublin recycling machines criticized for creating waste

October 4, 2024

Reverse vending machines as part of the Deposit Return Scheme in Ireland offer an opportunity for residents to deposit their recyclable waste in return for an…

Harm reduction vending machine available in New Brunswick

October 4, 2024

A vending machine stocked with overdose kits, fentanyl test strips and other free public health and harm-reduction items is now available at the Unity Square…

Costa Coffee debuts sleek robotic coffee shop in the UK, US

October 4, 2024

U.K.-based Costa Coffee has launched a fully automated, AI-powered coffee shop, reportedly capable of meeting or surpassing barista quality, according to a…

Pacaltsdorp High School installs sanitary pad vending machine

October 3, 2024

Pacaltsdorp High School has become the first school in the Southern Cape, South Africa to install a sanitary pad dispensing machine, according to a George…

Shanghai robot baristas brew coffee at the touch of a button

October 3, 2024

Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology's Cofe+ kiosk has launched in Shanghai, offering a fully automated, self-sufficient solution for café owners, according to a Tech…

4 rules for crafting an exceptional online experience

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Four rules for exceptional online experiences from the ICX/BCX summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, hosted by Networld Media Group.

PepsiCo acquires Siete Foods for $1.2B

October 2, 2024

PepsiCo has acquired Mexican American food company Siete Foods for $1.2 billion, according to a CNBC report. This marks the company's first major food…

Flavia launches Lavazza Lattes for café-quality lattes in the office

October 2, 2024

Flavia, the workplace beverage system, has launched Lavazza Lattes, a line of single-serve lattes, according to a press release.

Lancashire teen opens 13 vending machines, inspired by YouTube

October 1, 2024

14-year-old Alfie Rhodes has launched his own vending machine company and operating 13 vending machines in the Lancashire, UK area, according to a Lancashire…

1931 Legacy Ranch introduces beef vending machine

September 30, 2024

1931 Legacy Ranch has added a feature for its customers in Ada, Oklahoma: a beef vending machine. Located at 110 East Main, the machine allows customers to…

Texas vending machine offers 24/7 pecan pie access

September 27, 2024

Pecan pie enthusiasts in Texas now have a convenient way to satisfy their cravings thanks to a vending machine at Berdoll Pecan Candy and Gift Co., according…

Sunway University vending machine promotes sustainable living, supports UNICEF

September 27, 2024

A unique vending machine took center stage at Sunway University's Local Action for Global Goals 2024 event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Behind the counter: The rise of ammo vending with Grant Magers

We sat down with Grant Magers, the CEO of American Rounds, a leading company in the development and distribution of ammunition vending machines, to discuss…