Vending News & Media

Redbox closes all kiosks, fires 1,000 employees

July 12, 2024

Redbox, a 22-year-old DVD kiosk rental business, is officially shutting down after its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, converted its…

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Vending machine market to reach $72.46B by 2030, driven by busy lifestyles, tech advancements

July 12, 2024

The vending machine market is slated to surge in the coming years, with one prediction of a jump to $72 billion by 2030, according to a Stellar Market Research…

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Linn County, Iowa home to multiple Narcan vending machines

July 11, 2024

Linn County, Iowa is home to multiple vending machines offering free Narcan, an opioid overdose reversal medication, according to a KWWL report.

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Kent, Ohio unveils public health vending machine

July 11, 2024

A vending machine in downtown Kent, Ohio is offering access to free opioid overdose reversal medication, pregnancy tests, condoms and other health items…

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Young farmer expands dairy farm, launches dairy vending machine

July 11, 2024

Edward Berry, a young farmer at Rectory Farm in Thornton-in-Craven, U.K., has launched a vending venture with his partner, Charlotte Wood, according to a…

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Health kiosk in Spokane offers free COVID-19, flu tests

July 10, 2024

Spokane Regional Health District has opened a kiosk that offers free COVID and flu tests, according to a KXLY report. It will soon offer other items like…

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Cantaloupe becomes sole cashless payment provider for Decorum Vending UK

July 9, 2024

Decorum Vending, a vending machine operator in the U.K,, has completed its expansion upgrade of 630 vending machines to include Cantaloupe card readers…

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Council Bluffs Public Library unveils kiosk at Cochran Park for 24/7 book access

July 9, 2024

Council Bluffs, Iowa residents have a new way to access books with the installation of a library kiosk at Cochran Park. The kiosk, located at the corner of…

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Alabama grocery stores introduce AI-powered ammunition vending machines

July 8, 2024

Two Fresh Value grocery stores in Alabama, one in Tuscaloosa and one in Pell City, are selling gun ammunition through AI-powered vending machines. The…

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Pennsylvania's free "Health To Go" vending machine dispenses resources 24/7

July 2, 2024

Penn State College of Medicine has partnered with the SOS Berks Opioid Coalition in Berks County, Pennsylvania to launch a smart 'Health To Go' vending…

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Australia's Inner West expands period product vending machine initiative

July 2, 2024

Sydney, Australia's Inner West Council has extended and expanded its initiative to provide free feminine hygiene products in public bathrooms, according to a …

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Adirondack Health Institute installs harm reduction vending machines

July 1, 2024

The Adirondack Health Institute's Rural Communities Opioid Response Program is partnering with local agencies to launch harm reduction vending machines in…

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Alleghany Avenue Elementary School unveils book vending machine

July 1, 2024

Alleghany Avenue Elementary School in Lindenhurst, New York is fostering a love for reading and good character with a unique approach: a book vending machine…

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From edible bugs to underwater treats: Vending machines get quirky

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Today's vending machines offer a glimpse into the future of retail, providing everything from gourmet cheese to underwater candy and even sparking debates…

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Providence woman opens press-on nail vending machine

June 28, 2024

A Rhode Island nail salon owner has launched a press-on nail vending machine inside the Providence Place Mall, according to a report by The Enterprise.

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Key Peninsula, Washington installs Narcan vending machine

June 28, 2024

Key Peninsula, in Washington, has installed a Narcan vending machine at Key Center library to assist anyone in danger of an opioid overdose, according to a Key…

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AAMA advocates for small business issues in D.C.

June 28, 2024

Members of the American Amusement Machine Association recently traveled to Washington D.C. to lobby for its members and the small business community at large.

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Micromart launches autonomous micromarket technology

June 27, 2024

Micromart has launched a fully automated, 24/7 micro market experience. The technology will eliminate the need for checkout lines and minimize theft, according…

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GlobalConnect aquires Theft Detective, enhances unattended retail security

June 27, 2024

GlobalConnect, a U.S.-based provider of breakroom services, has acquired Theft Detective, an automated video monitoring system designed for unattended retail…

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Kansas City book vending machines prove popular at elementary schools

June 27, 2024

Three literacy programs in Kansas City have teamed up to install book vending machines at local schools in the city. The nonprofits include Lead to Read KC…

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