Vending News & Media

Alhambra, California installs 24/7 book vending machine

October 18, 2024

The city of Alhambra, California has joined the book vending machine movement, installing a 24/7 machine at one of the city's most popular parks, according to…

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White Heath Elementary celebrates arrival of book vending machine

October 18, 2024

White Heath Elementary School in White Heath, Illinois celebrated the arrival of an Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October…

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Little Elm Public Library increases book access with kiosk

October 16, 2024

The city of Little Elm, Texas has installed a 24-hour library kiosk that dispenses books and DVDs, according to a Kiowa County Press report.

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Finalists named for 2024 Automation and Self Service Awards

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The winners will be honored during an awards presentation on Dec. 10 during the upcoming 2024 Automation and Self Service Summit.

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Dallas Stars Foundation installs book vending machine at Charles Rice Learning Center

October 14, 2024

The Dallas Stars Foundation, in partnership with the Dallas Education Foundation, has unveiled a book vending machine at Charles Rice Learning Center…

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Wellesley opens free contraception vending machine

October 11, 2024

A sexual health resource has arrived on campus at Wellesley College.

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ICX Summit: Inclusivity is all about making the store welcoming to customers, employees

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

An inclusive customer experience must also reflect an inclusive workforce experience, according to panelists at the recent ICX Summit held in September.

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SuperValu, Centra lead in DRS returns

October 10, 2024

SuperValu and Centra have become the first retailers in Ireland to reach the 125 million eligible returns milestone through the Deposit Return Scheme…

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West Central Valley elementary schools install book vending machines

October 9, 2024

Stuart and Dexter Elementary Schools in Stuart, Iowa have installed book vending machines in their lunch rooms, according to a report by Raccoon Valley Radio.

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Central Unified School District intros book vending machine

October 8, 2024

Students at McKinley Elementary School in the Central Unified School District, in Fresno, California, are responding positively to the school's book vending…

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UNMC installs scrub dispensary vending machine

October 8, 2024

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has upgraded its scrub dispensary vending machines to ones stocked with scrubs tagged with RFIDs, according to a…

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Winnebago County intros substance abuse resource vending machines

October 4, 2024

The Winnebago County Public Health agency has launched 24/7 public health vending machines in Oshkosh and Neenah, Wisconsin, according to a report by The…

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Dublin recycling machines criticized for creating waste

October 4, 2024

Reverse vending machines as part of the Deposit Return Scheme in Ireland offer an opportunity for residents to deposit their recyclable waste in return for an…

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Harm reduction vending machine available in New Brunswick

October 4, 2024

A vending machine stocked with overdose kits, fentanyl test strips and other free public health and harm-reduction items is now available at the Unity Square…

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Pacaltsdorp High School installs sanitary pad vending machine

October 3, 2024

Pacaltsdorp High School has become the first school in the Southern Cape, South Africa to install a sanitary pad dispensing machine, according to a George…

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4 rules for crafting an exceptional online experience

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Four rules for exceptional online experiences from the ICX/BCX summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, hosted by Networld Media Group.

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PepsiCo acquires Siete Foods for $1.2B

October 2, 2024

PepsiCo has acquired Mexican American food company Siete Foods for $1.2 billion, according to a CNBC report. This marks the company's first major food…

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Lancashire teen opens 13 vending machines, inspired by YouTube

October 1, 2024

14-year-old Alfie Rhodes has launched his own vending machine company and operating 13 vending machines in the Lancashire, UK area, according to a Lancashire…

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1931 Legacy Ranch introduces beef vending machine

September 30, 2024

1931 Legacy Ranch has added a feature for its customers in Ada, Oklahoma: a beef vending machine. Located at 110 East Main, the machine allows customers to…

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Texas vending machine offers 24/7 pecan pie access

September 27, 2024

Pecan pie enthusiasts in Texas now have a convenient way to satisfy their cravings thanks to a vending machine at Berdoll Pecan Candy and Gift Co., according…

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