Vending News & Media

Barnstable, Massachusetts library gets media vending machine

March 14, 2024

The Osterville Village Library in Barnstable, Massachusetts, has a new vending machine called The AutoLend Library. The machine holds 250 items, including…

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Family Fun and Games LLC acquires CandyMachines.com

March 14, 2024

Family Fun and Games LLC, an eCommerce and brand strategy company owned by Andy Denton, has acquired CandyMachines.com, according to a press release.

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Narcan vending machines installed in 2 locations on Hilo, Hawaii

March 14, 2024

Two Narcan vending machines have launched on Hilo, Hawai'i, according to a Big Island Now report.

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Nation's first natural hair care vending machine makes Baltimore debut

March 13, 2024

Diva by Cindy, the nation's first natural hair care vending machine, has launched in Baltimore, Maryland, according to a report from CBS News.

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5 considerations when planning a self-service kiosk deployment

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While the kiosk industry’s expansion offers more choices to potential technology users, the growth of product offerings now requires users to consider a wider…

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Wild Art Portal vending machine dispenses art prints

March 13, 2024

The Reveille Café at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend, Washington, recently deployed the Wild Art Portal vending machine from Raw Art Collective. This…

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Pennsylvania school receives book vending machine

March 13, 2024

Washington Elementary in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, has received a book vending machine as part of Read Across American Week, according to a bctv.org report.

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Grinnell College adds smart cooler vending machines to campus

March 12, 2024

As a response to requests for late night food options, Grinnell College in Iowa had added smart cooler vending machines in two locations on campus, according…

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Maryland health department funds Narcan vending machines

March 11, 2024

Washington County, Maryland is home to three vending machines dispensing free doses of Narcan which can reverse opioid overdoses.

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'Committed to success' — the end of 'command and control,' rise of AI, and power of automation

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Ray Friedrich, chief strategy officer at East Street Business Advisors, joined Daniel Brown, editor of Digital Signage Today, for an exclusive audio interview…

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South Carolina grocery store receives book vending machine

March 8, 2024

A book vending machine has been installed at a Piggly Wiggly located in Neeses, South Carolina, according to a report from wltx.com.

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Ulta Beauty pilots smart vending for in-store product discovery experience

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

Ulta Beauty is testing a next-gen in-store sampling program via SOS smart vending machines that provides guests with easy and fast product discovery.

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Pennsylvania reading teachers unveil book vending machine

March 7, 2024

Reading teachers at Ross Elementary School in Ross Township, Pennsylvania, have unveiled a book vending machine after seeing a similar machine in another…

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ARC teams with Brendamour to meet surging demand for intelligent locker solutions

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While customer demand for device management solutions continues to surge, Brendamour's partnership has allowed ARC to meet that demand head-on and effectively…

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Dog food vending machine boasts facial AI

March 6, 2024

A dog food vending innovation, from Finnish dog food maker Hau-Hau, features AI facial recognition.

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Anheuser-Busch gains grant for beverage opening tool for vending machines

March 6, 2024

Anheuser-Busch InBev patented a tool to open beverage cans in vending machines before it exits the machine. It uses hollowing housing with claws to open the…

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Taylor County, Wisconsin installs Narcan vending machines

March 4, 2024

Taylor County, Wisconsin recently set up two vending machines offering Narcan, fentanyl test strips, first aid and CPR mask kits, gun locks and bags to dispose…

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Sisters open mom care vending machine in mall

March 4, 2024

A Mama Mergency vending machine has opened at the Dartmouth Mall in Massachusetts, according to a South Coast Today report.

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University of Waterloo to remove facial recognition vending machines following student complaints

March 1, 2024

The University of Waterloo is removing several smart vending machines manufactured by Invenda Group for using facial recognition technology. Students first…

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Intelligent vending machine market to surpass $8B by 2031

March 1, 2024

The intelligent vending machine market value is set to reach $8.2 billion by 2031 according to a report from Transparency Market Research.

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