Art dispensers created from 'retired cigarette vending machines' increasing footprint

November 20, 2025

The movement to repurpose retired cigarette vending machines into dispensers of original artwork is gaining momentum nationwide, including a stop at the Moxy…

How to scale a self-service rollout

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

A panel at ARKI will discuss how to complete a national self-service rollout through actionable strategies and blueprints.

Hair product access issue leads to beauty supply vending machine

November 19, 2025

A hair product conundrum that proved to be an exasperating experience for a college grad led to the creation of a beauty supply vending machine.

Sidney, Ohio unveils vending machine offering free Narcan, health supplies

November 18, 2025

Sidney, Ohio has unveiled a vending machine offering free supplies including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, pregnancy tests, COVID and flu tests, hygiene…

Woman aims to solve period poverty with bathroom ads for free pads

November 17, 2025

Australian Remy Tucker has founded On the House, a startup that aims to fight period poverty — a lack of feminine hygiene products — with ads in bathrooms…

How to prevent ATM, kiosk downtime

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

A webinar from Switch Always On discusses the common causes of self-service downtime and how to prevent them.

Lenders file antitrust claim against Selecta Group

November 13, 2025

Selecta Group, a Swiss vending machine operator, and some of the company's majority bondholders, have been sued for allegedly violating U.S. competition law.

iPhone film vending machines filling a need in Japan

November 13, 2025

Film Labo vending machines in Japan are being embraced by iPhone users given the machine's simple and effective method of applying screen protection film.

DC vending machine dispenses books near White House

November 13, 2025

A vending machine just steps from the White House, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund is fueling minds with local literature, not snacks.

Sheehan Brothers nears big milestone with 300th micromarket install

November 12, 2025

Sheehan Brothers Vending, a staple in the Ohio vending industry, is nearing a significant milestone with its 300th micromarket installation planned for this…

Baton Rouge police on lookout for vending machine thieves

November 12, 2025

Police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, are on the lookout for two individuals who stole cash from vending machines. The men who were caught on camera allegedly used…

NCSA Inducts 11 industry leaders into the Candy Hall of Fame

November 11, 2025

The National Confectionery Sales Association has honored 11 industry leaders with inclusion into the Candy Hall of Fame.

NYC launches vending machine with fresh eggs, meat, produce

November 10, 2025

NYC non-profit Change Food For Good just installed its first free food vending machine. Located at Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club in the Bronx, the vending…

Steven King on leading ARKI and the future of automation

Steven King joins The Automation and Self-Service Podcast to discuss ARKI’s rebrand and how automation, AI and human connection are driving the next phase of…

Gen Z loves Nerds, the candy kind

November 10, 2025

When it comes to candy the Gen Z demographic is all about nerds, Nerds candy to be specific.

North Carolina elementary students earn free books from vending machine

November 7, 2025

Students at Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School in Havelock, North Carolina, are earning books instead of snacks thanks to a vending machine unveiled Friday…

Dartmouth Dining reports repeated theft, vandalism at campus vending machines

November 7, 2025

Dartmouth Dining officials say theft and vandalism have become persistent issues at the college's 83 Fresh Zone vending machines, with up to a dozen incidents…

Amazon Pharmacy to launch prescription pickup kiosks in Los Angeles clinics

November 6, 2025

Amazon Pharmacy will begin installing prescription pickup kiosks inside select One Medical clinics across the Los Angeles area in December, expanding its…

Speaker Spotlight: John Walsh, CRO, Farmer’s Fridge

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Learn how a background in international policy issues is playing into Farmer’s Fridge CRO John Walsh’s strategy skillset and decision making.

Lindbergh Elementary rewards strong attendance with book vending machine

November 5, 2025

Students at Lindbergh Elementary School in St. Joseph, Missouri, are earning books instead of snacks from a special vending machine as part of a program to…