Poppi vending machine stunt sparks social media backlash

February 11, 2025

Poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, has faced criticism after sending custom, neon-colored vending machines to 32 social media influencers as part of a pre-Super…

Tide Rock acquires Airsupply, expanding tool kitting, vending solutions

February 11, 2025

Tide Rock, an unlevered buyout firm, has acquired Airsupply Jeyco, now renamed Airsupply Tools, LLC, according to a press release. Airsupply specializes in…

Milk vending machine launches in Lake District, UK

February 10, 2025

A milk vending machine has been installed at the SPAR Derwent store on Penrith Road in Keswick in the U.K., offering fresh milk and milkshakes from local…

Reports filed over Malaysian vending machine investment scam, over $1.4M lost

February 10, 2025

A vending machine investment scam in Malaysia has resulted in losses totaling over $1.4 million, with 58 police reports filed so far, according to a report by…

Hershey predicts lower 2025 profits due to soaring cocoa prices

February 7, 2025

Hershey is forecasting lower-than-expected profits for 2025, citing record-high cocoa prices as a major factor, according to a report from Reuters. The company…

Smucker's sells Cloverhill, Big Texas brands in $40M deal

February 7, 2025

J.M. Smucker has announced it will sell its Cloverhill and Big Texas brands, along with some private label products, to JTM Foods for approximately $40 million…

Michigan elementary school gets book vending machine

February 6, 2025

Webster Kindergarten Center in Escanaba, Michigan, has installed a book vending machine to encourage reading, according to a Daily Press report. The machine…

University of Dallas gets healthier vending machine options

February 6, 2025

The University of Dallas now has access to healthier snack and drink options thanks to vending machines installed by Elevation Vending, a local business…

Asda tests automated free sample vending machine

February 5, 2025

Asda, a major UK supermarket chain, has launched a pilot program for an automated free sample vending machine at its Pilsworth, Bury location. This "first to…

Arcade gaming market projected to grow, driven by physical activity, VR integration

February 4, 2025

The global arcade gaming market is forecast to expand by nearly $2 billion between 2025 and 2029, according to a report from Technavio. The market is expected…

APAAI Forum launches at GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025

February 4, 2025

Industry veterans Dr. Cynthia R. Mamon and Shaun McKeogh are launching the inaugural Asia Pacific Amusement & Attractions Industry Forum at the GTI…

Embark on an Epic Journey Into the Forgotten Realms of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

In celebration of 50 years of the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game, Stern Pinball players worldwide will experience the game’s fantasy world under the glass…

Brooklyn Museum hosts Mystery Art vending machine

February 3, 2025

The Brooklyn Museum is now home to Mystry Mart, a unique vending machine dispensing original art and "one-of-a-kind oddities," according to a PIX 11 report.

Sanibel Island residents gain prescription pickup kiosk

February 3, 2025

Island Wellness Pharmacy in Fort Myers, Florida, slated to open later this year, has launched a prescription pickup kiosk inside Jerry's Foods on Sanibel…

The impact of location on vending machine success

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Vending machines are evolving to meet diverse needs in various locations, offering tailored solutions for enhanced convenience.

Coca-Cola recalls drinks in Europe due to chemical contamination

January 31, 2025

Coca-Cola has issued a recall of select soft drinks in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands after elevated levels of chlorate, a chemical byproduct of water…

Free reproductive health supplies now available in Boston vending machines

January 30, 2025

ABCD, Action for Boston Community Development, a Boston community organization, has launched a pilot program providing free, 24/7 access to reproductive health…

Amazon expands Whole Foods CEO's role to oversee grocery stores

January 30, 2025

Amazon is expanding the role of Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market, to oversee its Worldwide Grocery Stores business, including Amazon Go convenience…

Cantaloupe acquires CHEQ, expanding into sports, entertainment

January 30, 2025

Cantaloupe, Inc. has acquired Cheq Lifestyle Technology Inc., a provider of self-service solutions for sports, entertainment and restaurants. The acquisition…

AI-powered self-service: Ethical and privacy considerations

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Dr. Jason Corso, a leading expert in computer vision and AI, shares his insights on how AI is revolutionizing the retail industry, from enhancing self-service…