AI agent experiences identity crisis in vending business experiment

June 30, 2025

An experiment conducted by AI firm Anthropic revealed an AI agent, tasked with managing a small vending machine business, developed an identity crisis…

Tequila Rose launches UK's first 'Festi-sential' vending machine

June 27, 2025

Tequila Rose has launched the UK's first "festi-sential" vending machine, designed to provide festival-goers with essential glam items, according to a London…

Ohio gets first floral vending machine in Dublin

June 27, 2025

The Bloom-Box, Ohio's first floral vending machine, has officially opened its doors within the North Market Bridge Park, located at 6750 W. Longshore St. in…

Vidir launches automated stadium merch vending

June 27, 2025

Vidir Solutions, a company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, has launched its Merchandise Vending Machine. Its inaugural installation…

NCA disputes food dye study findings

June 26, 2025

The National Confectioners Association has challenged claims made in a recent report on food dyes published in the "Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and…

UK's first healthy dog treat vending machine launched in Hanwell

June 25, 2025

The Fox Inn on Green Lane in Hanwell is now home to the UK's first vending machine offering healthy dog treats, according to an Ealing News report. The vending…

PepsiCo leverages Salesforce Agentforce for AI agenda

June 24, 2025

PepsiCo is collaborating with Salesforce to deploy Agentforce, Salesforce's digital labor platform for autonomous AI agents, according to a press release. This…

Lynx Bookstore to launch book vending machine at Gainesville Airport

June 23, 2025

The Lynx Bookstore is set to launch a book vending machine at Gainesville Regional Airport on Thursday, June 26, at 4 p.m., according to a Main Street Daily…

Eau Claire Narcan vending machine dispenses over 3,700 doses in two years

June 19, 2025

A Narcan and fentanyl test strip vending machine located in the Eau Claire County Jail lobby has dispensed 3,748 doses of Narcan and 988 fentanyl test kits…

Automated access: Anora Morton, JD on self-service, community impact

Join Anora Morton, JD, and Vending Times editor Sandra Carpenter as we discuss how automation is delivering accessible solutions and community impact.

Sake vending machine debuts at Japanese rail station

June 18, 2025

Tobu Railway Company, one of Japan's largest private railway operators, has partnered with Kanaya Hotel Co. to introduce a self-service sake dispenser at The…

Necta launches smart, sustainable Barista Pro vending

June 17, 2025

Necta, based in Valbrembo, Italy, has unveiled its latest coffee technology innovation: the Barista 500 and 600 Pro Touch vending machines, according to a…

Lavazza adopts Qwarzo's plastic-free cups for vending in Spain

June 17, 2025

Vending operators are gaining a sustainable cup option as Italian materials company Qwarzo expands its plastic-free coating technology across Europe. Lavazza…

Cantaloupe to be acquired by 365 Retail Markets in $848M deal

June 16, 2025

Cantaloupe Inc., a technology company specializing in self-service commerce, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by unattended retail…

Oklahoma to relaunch naloxone vending machine program with different strategy

June 16, 2025

Oklahoma's mental health agency is relaunching its naloxone vending machine initiative, shifting responsibility for stocking the machines to local community…

What’s new in candy? Celebrate National Candy Month with these 2025 releases

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

These 10 new candies are among the most buzzworthy (and potentially bestselling) products to watch.

VenHub debuts AI-powered smart store at LAX/Metro Transit Center

June 13, 2025

VenHub Global, Inc. has launched a 24/7, fully autonomous retail store at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. The AI-powered "Smart Store" aims to provide travelers…

Digi targets retail waste with bulk shopping innovation

June 12, 2025

Retail solutions provider DIGI featured its zero-waste bulk shopping system, "Combo," at the NRF APAC. The showcase was part of the company's "Grow with Green…

Georgia sheriff's office installs naloxone vending machine in detention center

June 10, 2025

In an initiative to combat the opioid crisis, the Newton County Sheriff's Office has installed the first Naloxone vending machine in a Georgia law enforcement…

U.S. convenience services industry generates $40B in economic impact, report finds

June 10, 2025

The U.S. convenience services industry, encompassing vending, micro-markets, office coffee and pantry services, produces a $40.04 billion annual economic…