Wichita, Texas launches Narcan vending machine

May 20, 2024

Wichita Falls Faith Mission, a nonprofit serving Wichita Falls, Texas's homeless population, has installed a vending machine designed to dispense Narcan…

Vending machine at Tokyo train station emits scent, plays projection with purchase

May 16, 2024

Last month a gourmet food and beverage zone called EATo LUMINE opened at Tokyo's Shinjuku Station. One of the highlights of EATo LUMINE is a vending machine…

Maryland county installs public health vending machines

May 16, 2024

The Somerset County Health Department in Maryland has installed public health vending machines in Princess Anne and Crisfield, according to a WBOC report.

How businesses can capitalize on ice vending growth

by Dan Doromal — Vice President Operations, Everest Ice and Water Systems

As modern lifestyles become increasingly hectic, consumers are seeking more convenience in nearly every aspect of their lives. This trend is evident in…

Book vending machine at Nebraska middle school promotes reading

May 16, 2024

Boone Central Middle School (BCMS) in Albion, Nebraska, received a grant from the TeamMates organization to purchase and install a book vending machine in the…

Micromart launches smart stores with cold, hot vending options

May 16, 2024

Micromart Smart Stores have launched its autonomous technology designed for food service. The vending machines are plug-n-play, modular, secure and reliable…

Sacramento youth center installs book vending machine

May 15, 2024

The Rancho Cordova Youth Center in Sacramento, California, has installed a book vending machine that dispenses brand-new books to visitors.

Narcan vending machines debut in southwest Washington

May 15, 2024

A community health organization in Vancouver, Washington, is installing Narcan vending machines that will dispense free doses of the life-saving medication…

Lavazza Professional UK acquires Stirlingshire Vending in Scotland

May 15, 2024

Lavazza Professional UK has acquired the entire share capital of Stirlingshire Vending in Scotland, according to an Insider report.

Hello! I'm Sandra Carpenter, your new editor at Vending Times

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

May 14, 2024

Hello. I'm the new editor of Vending Times. I've been working in editorial and research roles for over a decade and have experience in print, blog, social…

Bangladesh Railway Station's ticket vending machines unused due to technical, security issues

May 14, 2024

Two ticket vending machines (TVMs) installed at Chattogram railway station in Bangladesh remain unused for 20 days, as their launch has been stalled by…

Nayax Ltd. partners with Slovakia's ASO Vending

May 14, 2024

Nayax Ltd, a global payments and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business, has partnered with Slovakia's largest vending machine…

Vending machine market booms, $37.2B revenue forecast by 2032

May 14, 2024

The Allied Market Research report's most recent data demonstrates that the vending machine market is experiencing significant growth, and is expected to…

Children's book vending machine installed at Alabama Family Court

May 13, 2024

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has partnered with the Children's Policy Council (CPC) of Jefferson County to install the CPC's second children's…

Free feminine hygiene vending machine initiative launches in Cheras, Malaysia

May 13, 2024

ATLAS Vending and Libresse have installed feminine hygiene vending machines in local schools and hospitals in Cheras, Malaysia.

Michigan elementary school to receive book vending machine

May 10, 2024

With the help of a ten-thousand-dollar grant from Kentucky Fried Wishes, Roscommon Elementary School in Roscommon County, Michigan will soon install an Inchy's…

Pharmacy in Lancashire, UK plans to install prescription vending machine

May 10, 2024

A pharmacy in Lancashire, UK has applied for permission to install a MedPoint—a prescription collection machine that allows people to pick up their…

Strawberry vending machines gain popularity in Belgium

May 9, 2024

Geerts Strawberries, a nursery in Verrebroek, Belgium, has launched three strawberry vending machines, according to a Fresh Plaza report.

Student-led company at University of Minnesota launches sexual health vending machine

May 9, 2024

Students at University of Minnesota can now access sexual wellness supplies 24/7 via a vending machine in Middlebrook Hall's lobby.

365 Retail Markets's PicoCooler adds AI-assisted grab-and-go

May 8, 2024

365 Retail Markets has launched PicoCooler Vision, a combination of computer vision and artificial intelligence that ensures customers are charged for exactly…