Airheads introduces ‘Decoy Boy,’ a trick-or-treating robot for adults

October 8, 2025

Airheads has unveiled Decoy Boy, a battery-powered robot designed to let adults join the Halloween fun by serving as a stand-in trick-or-treater, according to…

Thieves steal $20K in Pokémon cards from Australia vending machine

October 6, 2025

Police are investigating the theft of more than $20,000 worth of Pokémon cards stolen from a vending machine in western Sydney, Australia, according to a …

Uncrustables launches higher protein PB&J sandwiches with 12 grams of protein

October 3, 2025

Smucker's Uncrustables brand has introduced two frozen sandwiches designed for busy mornings, each with 12 grams of protein, the highest in its lineup and…

Easy Ice expands into Arkansas with Precision Ice acquisition

October 2, 2025

Easy Ice has acquired Precision Ice Company of Little Rock, Arkansas, extending its commercial ice services into the state for the first time.

Otis Spunkmeyer brings back Pink Cookie to support breast cancer research

October 2, 2025

Otis Spunkmeyer has reintroduced its Sweet Discovery Double Chocolate Cookie with Pink Gems for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, pledging $1 per case sold in…

Createa introduces ‘Mighty Mango’ concept drink with creatine, mental energy focus

October 1, 2025

A coalition of nutrition and packaging companies has developed Createa Mighty Mango, a 12-ounce ready-to-drink concept beverage formulated with creatine and…

Birmingham bakery launches dessert vending machine, nationwide shipping

September 29, 2025

Customers with sweet tooths in Birmingham can now grab cupcakes and cakes at any hour thanks to a dessert vending machine installed outside K&J's Elegant…

Prescription vending machines debut on Chicago’s South Side to boost access

September 29, 2025

Advocate Health Care has installed prescription vending machines at several facilities on Chicago's South Side in an effort to improve medication access and…

California Pizza Kitchen, Farmer’s Fridge team up to bring iconic salad to vending machines

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

California Pizza Kitchen’s iconic BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad is debuting in nearly 2,000 Farmer’s Fridge machines, highlighting vending’s role in bringing…

Connecticut bookstore dispenses Richard Scarry-inspired art from vending machine

September 25, 2025

A bookstore in Milford is using a vending machine to sell small pieces of art inspired by the children's author Richard Scarry. Mermaid Books recently…

California Pizza Kitchen, Farmer’s Fridge partner to offer BBQ Chicken Salad nationwide

September 24, 2025

California Pizza Kitchen is partnering with Farmer's Fridge to offer its Original BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad in more than 1,800 smart fridges across the…

Vending machine sparks craze for mini prints in Milwaukee

September 24, 2025

A retro-style art vending machine is gaining popularity in Milwaukee, selling small, collectible prints for 50 cents each, according to a WTMJ report.

Tech 2 Success Unveils Integration of OCS E-Commerce Platform with 365 Retail Markets’ 365 VMS Platform

Tech 2 Success LLC, a leading provider of secure cloud , digital marketing and IT solutions, is thrilled to announce the integration of its innovative OCS…

VMFS USA expands vending machine lineup with ad-supported, secure models

September 23, 2025

VMFS USA, a vending machine manufacturer, has expanded its product line to include models with ad-supported touchscreens and advanced ID verification…

Rekbot selects Arbor's smart controller to power smart deposit-refund vending machines in Poland

September 23, 2025

Rekbot, a manufacturer of reverse vending machines, has partnered with industrial computing specialist Arbor Technology to power its "smart deposit-refund…

Trends becomes 1st US dispensary to launch AI-powered wellness technology

September 23, 2025

Trends, a cannabis dispensary in Queens, New York, has launched Relief IQ, an in-store, AI-powered wellness and guidance platform. The dispensary is the first…

Mars unveils Halloween pack for people, pets

September 19, 2025

Mars Inc. has introduced a limited-edition Halloween offering called the Mars Tails & Treating Packs, which include both human candy and pet treats…

Reverse vending machines 101: What operators and manufacturers need to know

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

As sustainability moves from optional to expected, reverse vending machines are likely to become a familiar part of the retail landscape.

Qosina launches vending machines for medical device component sampling

September 18, 2025

Qosina, a global supplier of single-use components for the medical and pharmaceutical industries, has introduced a new sampling method: vending machines…

Keeping kiosks always on: a conversation with Smart Charging Technologies

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

In the newest episode of the Automation and Self Service Podcast, Sandra Carpenter, editor of Kiosk Marketplace, talks with Micah Larsen, MBA, sales director…

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