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.

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.

Transforming high-traffic operations: The power of strategic self-service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel of experts at the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show Dec. 10-12 will discuss how strategically deploying smart self-service solutions can elevate…

Prescription pickup lockers offer practical solutions

As pharmacies continue to grapple with staffing shortages, expanding clinical responsibilities, and rising customer expectations, prescription pickup lockers…

10 reasons to attend ARKI 2025 in Tampa

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Formerly known as the Self-Service Innovation Summit, ARKI brings together operators, brands and technology leaders for three days of learning, networking and…

Global wellness food market to double by 2032, fueling functional vending growth

October 15, 2025

The global health and wellness food market is expected to grow from $938.6 billion in 2023 to $2.17 trillion by 2032, driven by rising demand for nutritious…

Healthy Smart Mart launches financing program to help entrepreneurs enter micro market industry

September 30, 2025

Healthy Smart Mart introduced Capital Access Program aimed at lowering financial barriers for entrepreneurs interested in opening micro markets, according to a…

California Pizza Kitchen, Farmer’s Fridge team up to bring iconic salad to vending machines

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

California Pizza Kitchen’s iconic BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad is debuting in nearly 2,000 Farmer’s Fridge machines, highlighting vending’s role in bringing…

California Pizza Kitchen, Farmer’s Fridge partner to offer BBQ Chicken Salad nationwide

September 24, 2025

California Pizza Kitchen is partnering with Farmer's Fridge to offer its Original BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad in more than 1,800 smart fridges across the…

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…

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.

Lexington food bank to offer 24/7 Nori fresh food kiosk

July 7, 2025

The Lexington Central Food Source Center, operated by FoodChain Lex, is set to launch a Nori fresh food kiosk this fall, providing round-the-clock access to…

Automated access: Anora Morton, JD on self-service, community impact

Join Anora Morton, JD, and Vending Times editor Sandra Carpenter as we discuss how automation is delivering accessible solutions and community impact.

UK farm vending machine rejected given rural impact

May 28, 2025

A fruit farm's popular vending machine operation faces an uncertain future after local planning authorities in Wokingham, England, denied its application for…

Farmer's Fridge to offer fresh meals on select Delta flights from LAX

May 27, 2025

Farmer's Fridge, known for its fresh, machine-vended meals, is partnering with Delta Air Lines to offer a selection of its chef-curated items on select…

Farmer's Fridge adds steak salad to vending machine menu

May 20, 2025

Farmer's Fridge, a company known for smart vending machines dispensing fresh meals in locations such as airports and hospitals, has expanded its offerings to…

The meaningful application: How automation is cultivating a more responsible future

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Automation innovations on display at NAMA 2025 demonstrate a growing trend toward responsible, ethical and sustainable solutions for diverse industries.

Tokyo vending machine offers fresh salads with AI price adjustments

April 21, 2025

A vending machine in Tokyo, dubbed "Salad Stand," is offering fresh salads, juices and fruit granola, highlighting Japan's innovative approach to vending…

Kent farm shop utilizes vending machines for out-of-hours sales

April 8, 2025

The Old Tractor Shed Farm Shop in Brookland, Kent, U.K. has installed vending machines to sell local produce outside of its regular business hours, according…

Effort to put bananas in school vending machines begins

March 28, 2025

Plátano de Canarias, aiming to increase fruit consumption among young people, has launched a pilot program in Valencia to test banana sales in school vending…