Vending News & Media

Rural Kentucky university promotes diversity with hair care vending machine

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Morehead State University in Kentucky recently installed a hair and hygiene product vending machine, improving student wellness, especially for students of…

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New England Refreshment Services Association to host annual meeting

November 22, 2024

The New England Refreshment Services Association will hold its annual meeting and dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel &…

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New York library installs Narcan vending machine to combat overdose crisis

November 22, 2024

The Tompkins County Public Library has taken a proactive step in addressing the opioid crisis by installing a Narcan vending machine, according to a WXXI…

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NOLA debuts 1st library vending machine in region

November 21, 2024

The New Orleans Public Library has unveiled the region's first library vending machine, according to a press release. Located at NORD's Desire/Florida…

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Texas elementary schools install book vending machines

November 21, 2024

Two Taylor, Texas elementary schools, Naomi Pasemann and Main Street, are offering students a unique incentive to read: book vending machines.

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Dodge Elementary gets book vending machine

November 21, 2024

Dodge Elementary School in Grand Island, Nebraska is receiving a book vending machine thanks to a Read-Nebraska grant, according to a KSNB 4 report.

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RJ Julia Booksellers installs book vending machine at New Haven airport

November 19, 2024

Independent bookstore RJ Julia Booksellers has expanded its reach to air travelers. The bookstore recently installed a vending machine at Tweed New Haven…

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Company seeks court order to secure abandoned Redbox kiosks

November 18, 2024

A Murfreesboro, Tennessee company, Discarded Obsolete Machines and Technological Equipment Recovery, is taking action to address a growing security concern…

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India's Odisha government installs sanitary napkin vending machines in workplace

November 18, 2024

In a move toward workplace inclusivity, India's Odisha state government has installed sanitary napkin vending and disposal machines in the Loka Seva Bhawan…

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Steven King to talk future of AI-powered automation at Self-Service Innovation Summit

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Steven King is a keynote speaker at the Self-Service Innovation Summit, where he will discuss how AI-powered robots are revolutionizing industries. The summit…

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Church of Jesus Christ expands global Giving Machine initiative

November 15, 2024

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is expanding its annual Light the World Giving Machine initiative to over 100 locations worldwide, according to…

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Self-Service Innovation Summit: Driving profitable self-service retail in high-traffic locations

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

A panel talk, “Self-Service Retail: A Profitable Path to Growth in High-Traffic Locations,” will offer expert insight at the Self Service Innovation Summit…

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Charitable vending machines bring holiday cheer to Detroit

November 13, 2024

Detroit's Campus Martius will host Giving Machines from November 14 to December 8, according to a Click on Detroit report.

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Birthday book vending machines installed at Amphi Unified School District

November 13, 2024

The Amphi Unified School District in Tucson, Arizona is taking a unique approach to promoting literacy by installing birthday book vending machines at its…

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Crouse Community Learning Center gets book vending machine to promote literacy

November 13, 2024

Akron Public Schools has installed its first Bookworm Vending Machine at Crouse Community Learning Center, thanks to a grant from the GAR Foundation, according…

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Unique vending machine spreads holiday cheer in Maui

November 12, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, Whalers Village, in Maui, Hawaii, is introducing a vending strategy to give back to the community.

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James Hall & Co introduces 24-hour milk, milkshake vending machine

November 11, 2024

James Hall & Co, a Spar wholesaler, has unveiled a 24-hour outdoor vending machine offering fresh milk and milkshakes at its company-owned Spar Milnthorpe…

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Underwear vending machine arrives at Ahmedabad airport

November 8, 2024

Bummer, a direct-to-consumer underwear brand, has launched vending machines in India that allow consumers to purchase underwear at their convenience, according…

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Alabama city gets healthcare kiosks providing free naloxone, condoms

November 8, 2024

The Mobile County Health Department's Overdose Prevention Program in Mobile, Alabama has installed several healthcare kiosks across the county, according to a…

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Freshpod launches autonomous food kiosk in Singapore

November 6, 2024

Freshpod has launched its first autonomous food kiosk at Ascent in Singapore Science Park, according to a report by Singapore Business Review.

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