10 top feel-good vending machines of 2024

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Let’s dive into 10 top feel-good vending machines of 2024.

PayRange settles patent dispute with Card Concepts

December 18, 2024

PayRange, a provider of mobile payment solutions for unattended retail, and Card Concepts Inc., a laundry payment technology provider, have settled a patent…

FSU students transform vending machine into art gallery

December 17, 2024

Florida State University students are turning a traditional snack vending machine into a unique art vending machine, thanks to a partnership with the…

New Jersey county expands harm reduction vending machines to combat opioid crisis

December 16, 2024

Morris County, New Jersey, in partnership with Prevention is Key, is expanding its harm reduction initiatives to save lives and reduce the impact of the opioid…

Samsung, SoundHound AI among 2024 Automation and Self Service award winners

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Self-Service Innovation Summit announced the winners of its fifth annual Automation & Self-Service Awards on Dec. 10, recognizing the most innovative…

Sweet Robo partners with emoji to launch interactive vending machines

December 13, 2024

Sweet Robo, a vending technology provider, has partnered with emoji, a global brand, in collaboration with UNIS Technology, according to a press release.

Record $2.8M jackpot hits Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood

December 13, 2024

A gambler from Plantation, Florida has struck it rich at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, winning a record-breaking $2,856,079 jackpot on…

South Eastern Railway to install water vending machines at key stations in India

December 12, 2024

The South Eastern Railway is set to install 11 water vending machines at 10 stations within India's Chakradharpur division, according to a report by The Town…

Vending machine thefts under investigation in northeast Mississippi

December 11, 2024

Authorities in northeast Mississippi are investigating a series of vending machine thefts, according to a WTVA report.

Glasgow bar launches 1st beauty vending machine in Scotland

December 10, 2024

A Glasgow bar has made a unique addition to its offerings, becoming the first in Scotland to introduce a beauty vending machine.

Self Service Innovation Summit 2024: Gong cha's kiosk-driven success story

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Gong cha's successful implementation of self-service kiosks, highlighted at the Self-Service Innovation Summit, enhances customer experience, boosts efficiency…

Why introducing self-service will send airport satisfaction soaring

One of the latest and most important recent additions to airports globally are self-service kiosks. With airline travel back to pre-pandemic levels (and even…

Vending machine market projected to reach $37.2B by 2032

December 6, 2024

The global vending machine market is expected to reach $37.2 billion by 2032, growing at a healthy CAGR of 7.5% from 2023, according to a report by Allied…

Aberdeen Gift Card launches self-service kiosk in Scotland

December 5, 2024

The Aberdeen Gift Card, a local initiative in Scotland, has launched a self-service kiosk in Union Square, according to an Aberdeen Business News Report.

Nostalgic vending machine draws crowds at Grand Central Terminal

December 5, 2024

A unique vending machine has taken Grand Central Terminal, in New York, by storm, offering visitors a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

Nori founder's Self-Service Innovation Summit keynote addresses socially conscious tech

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Dr. Anora Morton, CEO and founder of The Nori Project, a pioneering "Food Equi-Tech" company, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Self-Service Innovation…

Man finds rare $1 bill in vending machine

December 4, 2024

A lucky Parkersburg, West Virginia man recently stumbled upon a rare find while collecting money from his vending machines.

Liverpool to get world's 1st mince pie vending machine

December 4, 2024

Iceland Foods is set to unveil the world's first mince pie vending machine on Dec. 5, according to an Explore Liverpool Report.

Performance Food Group standardizes fleet management with Trimble

December 3, 2024

Performance Food Group, a North American food and foodservice distributor, has chosen Trimble as its sole fleet management provider, according to a press…

Coca-Cola introduces AI-powered smart cooler at Sydney Airport

December 2, 2024

Coca-Cola, in partnership with Sydney Airport, has unveiled an AI-powered smart cooler called Coke&Go, according to an Inside FMCG report.