4 social media post ideas vending operators can try this week

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Social media is now a cost-effective way for vending operators to turn everyday work into visibility and visibility into sales.

Canteen agrees to settle vending machine class action lawsuit for $6.94M

August 8, 2025

Canteen, operated by Compass Group USA, has reached a $6.94 million class action settlement to resolve claims that some of its vending machines overcharged…

AVS Companies names Ciprian Bucsa as Houston general manager

August 7, 2025

AVS Companies has promoted Ciprian Bucsa to general manager of its Houston branch.

Los Lunas Fire Department provides Narcan, gun locks via vending machine

August 6, 2025

The Los Lunas Fire Department in Los Lunas, New Mexico has installed a vending machine to provide the public with free Narcan and gun locks, according to a KOB…

VA-based artist makes art accessible through vending machine

August 6, 2025

Aaryanna Nijjar-Simmonds, a Richmond-based artist, has launched an art vending machine in partnership with Scrap RVA to showcase the work of local creators…

göt2b activates vending machine to combat frizz

August 1, 2025

göt2b, a hair color and styling brand from Henkel, recently launched a series of interactive pop-ups in New York City to promote its new göt2b Curled…

Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI

Labor is your most significant controllable cost—but leveraging labor as a growth driver is more complex than ever. Enter labor forecasting 2.0: an AI-driven…

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Pure Leaf's 'Break Machine' demands your phone for a free tea

July 29, 2025

Pure Leaf, in collaboration with Edelman, has launched "The Break Machine," a street vending machine designed to encourage consumers to disconnect from their…

Retail self-service kiosk market sees rapid expansion amid automation push

July 29, 2025

The global Retail Self-Service Kiosk Market is experiencing rapid growth as retailers increasingly adopt automation to meet evolving consumer demands, address…

Farm thrives with vending machine and robotic helpers

July 28, 2025

Chesterton House Farm in Harbury, Warwickshire, England, run by George and Heather Clarke, has successfully diversified its operations through the introduction…

Harm reduction vending machines gain ground as public health tool

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

As more programs evaluate outcomes and share best practices, harm reduction vending is likely to move from innovation to infrastructure.

Father-daughter duo launches 'UK's First' scrunchie vending machine

July 25, 2025

Harper Hair, a local UK business run by father-and-daughter duo Jason and Keavy Harper, has launched what they claim is the United Kingdom's first scrunchie…

Starry launches '100 Degrees, 100% Off' campaign for National Refreshment Day

July 24, 2025

Starry, the lemon-lime flavored soda, has launched its "100 Degrees, 100% Off" campaign, offering consumers a full refund on a 20-ounce Starry (regular or zero…

PepsiCo launches First Prebiotic Cola

July 22, 2025

PepsiCo has launched Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, a product designed to offer a functional twist on the classic soft drink, according to a press release. This marks…

Pop Mart Vending Machine now available at CoolSprings Galleria, first in Tennessee

July 21, 2025

A Pop Mart vending machine has commenced operations at CoolSprings Galleria, positioned on the lower level outside Barnes & Noble in Franklin, Tennessee…

Bloomington launches free contraception vending machine

July 18, 2025

Bloomington, Indiana, has installed a free contraception vending machine, providing accessible reproductive and sexual health products to the community.

Awake chocolate secures $8M CAD ($5.84M USD) investment to fuel growth

July 17, 2025

Awake Chocolate, a prominent brand in functional caffeinated chocolate bites and bars, has successfully closed an $8 million CAD ($5.84 USD) investment round…

Slice Soda rolls out 50-cent throwback pricing in Chicago

July 17, 2025

Slice Soda is offering a limited-time throwback price of 50 cents per can in Chicago, available at select locations and all Jewel-Osco stores, according to a…

The automation of eco-friendly cleaning with Mr. Turtle

In this episode of the Automation and Self-Service Podcast, we're exploring an innovative solution tackling one of the biggest environmental challenges of our…

Yuma Fire Department boosts EMS with medication vending machines

July 15, 2025

The Yuma Fire Department in Arizona has significantly enhanced its emergency medical services efficiency by implementing a new medication management system…