India's Northeast Frontier Railway commissions ticket vending machines

December 23, 2025

The Northeast Frontier Railway in India has commissioned 21 automatic ticket vending machines. The machines have been placed in 15 railways stations under the…

Vending machine doles out free meals in Kentucky

December 23, 2025

A vending machine in Lexington, Kentucky is providing free meals and to-purchase meals round the clock.

CoffeeBot Malaysia intros gamified vending machines

December 22, 2025

CoffeeBot Malaysia, a smart coffee vending company, has partnered with digital engagement company OneOne to provide gamified vending machines. There are 4…

Classic vending, modern twist (part 2)

by Dale Laszig — Founder, DSL Direct LLC

There may be no better example of customer-centric commerce than vending, with customers initiating, directing and controlling the experience. As demand grows…

Vending machine boasts books from local authors

December 19, 2025

A book vending machine in Washington, D.C. is promoting books by local authors.

“Better for You” options fueling new vending opportunities

by Richard Slawsky

Vending machines are becoming a strong channel for delivering those “better for you” food options in corporate offices, healthcare facilities, schools and…

Vending machine offers luxury car fragrances

December 18, 2025

Carfume, which offers luxury car fragrances, has launched vending machines in the U.K. that offers the company's full range of products.

Massachusetts school swaps snacks for stories with book vending machine

December 17, 2025

A Massachusetts elementary school is turning to automated retail to boost literacy, swapping traditional snack dispensing for a machine stocked entirely with…

Kraft Heinz hires Steve Cahillane as CEO

December 16, 2025

Kraft Heinz has chosen Steve Cahillane, former Kellanoa chief, as CEO come Jan. 1, 2026.

The Retail Nomad explores the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show

Nick Harbaugh (aka "The Retail Nomad") takes viewers inside the recent Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show in Tampa.

Singapore provides Ferrari vending machine

December 15, 2025

Autobahn Motors recently installed a 15-story tower in Singapore that acts as a luxury vehicle vending machine, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bentleys and…

Stationery vending machine market to reach $1.2B by 2033

December 12, 2025

The global Stationery Vending Machine market in the Consumer Goods and Retail category is projected to reach USD 1.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.5…

Classic vending with a modern twist

by Dale Laszig — Founder, DSL Direct LLC

The global migration to more intelligent, agile, interactive vending devices creates opportunities and challenges for manufacturers and service providers

Pecan pie vending machine still going strong after 17 years

December 12, 2025

The pecan pie vending machine at Berdoll Pecan Candy and Gift Company in Cedar Creek, Texas, is still pretty popular.

Self-service innovators honored at ARKI Awards

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

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show Awards honors innovators and influencers in automated retail, kiosks and responsible self-service.

Mall vending machines provide donation opportunity

December 11, 2025

Giving Machines, which are vending machines providing a way to donate to those in need, are finding a home at Florida malls.

Swipe fees may cost consumers $20 billion this holiday season

December 11, 2025

Swipe fees, which banks charge retailers for processing credit card transactions, could cost consumers $20 billion or more in higher prices this holiday…

Mississippi Children's Museum unveils book vending machine

December 9, 2025

The Mississippi Children's Museum in Jackson has unveiled an Inchy's Bookwork Vending Machine through a partnership with Atmos Energy. The machine contains…

T-Roc Global launches Automated Retail Solutions

December 9, 2025

The Revenue Optimization Companies (T-ROC Global), a provider of people and technology for the global retail market, has launched Automated Retail Solutions…

Vending machine in The Bronx offers fresh food for food insecure families

December 8, 2025

A vending machine in The Bronx in NYC offers vegetables, proteins and eggs at no cost to food insecure families, according to a UnionRayo report.