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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sunway University vending machine promotes sustainable living, supports UNICEF

September 27, 2024

A unique vending machine took center stage at Sunway University's Local Action for Global Goals 2024 event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Behind the counter: The rise of ammo vending with Grant Magers

We sat down with Grant Magers, the CEO of American Rounds, a leading company in the development and distribution of ammunition vending machines, to discuss…

Kern Literacy Council donates book vending machine to children's visitation center

September 25, 2024

The Kern Literacy Council has made a significant donation to California's Kern County Department of Human Services' Children's Visitation Center. A book…

Motel 6 marketing VP talks brand transformation

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

In this latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, produced by Networld Media Group, Jenna Berg, vice president of brand marketing at G6 Hospitality, the…

ICX Summit: Tapping customer feedback to drive retail wins

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

How to tap customer feedback to improve the retail brand and make meaningful changes to services and operations was a panel topic at the ICX Summit held in…

SSIS: Gong cha's digital transformation, a conversation with Rebecca Kahn

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

In anticipation of her keynote address at the Self Service Innovation Summit this December, Kiosk Marketplace sat down with Gong cha's Rebecca Kahn to discuss…

Lake Elementary in Millbury, Ohio installs book vending machine

September 24, 2024

Lake Elementary School will soon introduce a unique way to encourage student reading. The school's PTO has announced the installation of an "Inchy the…

Giving Machines to debut in Oklahoma City

September 23, 2024

A charitable initiative is coming to Scissortail Park in Oklahoma City this holiday season. Three "Light the World Giving Machines" will be installed, allowing…

Free condoms available in Dallas vending machines

September 20, 2024

Prism Health North Texas is making sexual health resources more accessible with the installation of three "Nice Package" vending machines across Dallas-Fort…

Oklahoma transitions away from Narcan vending machines

September 20, 2024

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has updated its approach for distributing naloxone and fentanyl test strips. Effective…

Book vending machine unveiled in Hopkinsville, Kentucky

September 19, 2024

A book vending machine, called the Literary Launcher, was unveiled today by the Christian County Literacy Council and Atmos Energy, according to a report by…

Brantford Public Library launches self-serve kiosk

September 19, 2024

The Brantford Public Library in Ontario, Canada is celebrating the launch of its second self-serve kiosk, according to a Brant Beacon report.