Greenwood schools use vending machines to promote reading

September 4, 2025

Greenwood Community Schools in Indiana have installed book vending machines at all four of its elementary schools to encourage reading and improve literacy…

HTeaO partners with poppi on beverage duo for Fall

September 4, 2025

Iced tea franchise HTeaO has partnered with prebiotic soda brand poppi on a limited time beverage duo for Fall, according to a press release.

Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards extend call for submissions

September 3, 2025

The nominations deadline for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards has been extended to Friday, Sept. 12. This gives innovators more time…

Singapore's Chef-in-Box revolutionizes vending with hot meals

September 3, 2025

Singapore-based company Chef-in-Box has transformed the country's vending machine landscape by introducing hot, ready-to-eat meals, according to a Vulcan Post…

A taste of Japan's vending culture comes to Eugene, Oregon

September 3, 2025

A store offering a Japanese-style vending machine experience has opened on Sixth Avenue, in Eugene, Oregon. Since April 2024, Yamada Vending Co. has provided…

Kraft Heinz to split into 2 companies, citing brand complexity, shifting tastes

September 2, 2025

Kraft Heinz announced Tuesday its plan to split into two separate companies a decade after the merger that formed one of the world's largest food corporations.

College entrepreneur expands beauty supply vending machine to New York campuses

August 29, 2025

Chantel Francis, a recent graduate of the State University of New York at Brockport, has expanded her company, Hello Beauty, which provides beauty supply…

Rollney launches robotic ice cream machine in Singapore

August 28, 2025

Rollney, known for its Hungarian Kurtos pastries and ice cream, has introduced its Royal Chocolate Robotic Ice Cream Machine in Singapore.

Horror icons haunt Fanta cans in Halloween promo

August 27, 2025

Fanta, Universal Pictures, and Blumhouse have have formed a global partnership to celebrate the Halloween season, bringing together four horror icons on…

Coca-Cola explores sale of Costa Coffee

August 27, 2025

Coca-Cola is considering the sale of Costa Coffee, the British coffee chain it acquired in 2018 for approximately $5.03 billion, according to a Sky News report.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare debuts Amazon Just Walk Out Cafe

August 27, 2025

Roper St. Francis Healthcare has launched a cafe and gift shop at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina, that uses Amazon's "Just Walk…

Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire JDE Peet's, split into 2 independent companies

August 26, 2025

Keurig Dr Pepper will acquire JDE Peet's in an all-cash transaction valued at $16.8 billion, according to a press release.

NASCAR's Erik Jones brings free books to Florida school with vending machine

August 25, 2025

The Erik Jones Foundation, in partnership with AdventHealth, has installed Flagler County's first Bookworm vending machine at Rymfire Elementary School…

Hero Zone VR acquires Spree Interactive Assets to broaden family-focused offerings

August 25, 2025

Hero Zone VR, a provider of location-based virtual reality entertainment, has acquired the Spree Interactive free-roam system. The acquisition follows Spree…

Scientific Games honored with three international business awards

August 22, 2025

Scientific Games, a global lottery technology and products supplier, has received three 2025 International Business Awards, acknowledging its work in…

The future of campus dining? PizzaForno thinks it’s a 24/7 pizza vending machine

On this episode of the Automation and Self Service Podcast, we're diving into one of the hottest trends in food tech: 24/7 pizza vending. My guest is Travis…

Celebrating the future of self-service: Nominations for the 2025 ARKI awards closing soon

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Nominations are closing soon for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards, a celebration of the companies, technologies and visionary innovators…

The future of travel is here: Don't miss this webinar on airport kiosk transformation

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

August 21, 2025

Discover how to stay ahead of the curve and design an airport experience that is smarter, more accessible and truly future-ready.

Skittles kiosks at Georgia Aquarium exceeding sales expectations

August 20, 2025

The Georgia Aquarium has installed a second Skittles Remix Digital Kiosk from Incredivend, following the successful performance of the first unit, according to…

Ujamaa Cafe launches community vending machine for healthy meals in Jersey City

August 20, 2025

Ujamaa Cafe, a community-focused vending machine in Jersey City, is providing healthy, curated meals and snacks to local residents.