Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire JDE Peet's, split into 2 independent companies

August 26, 2025

Keurig Dr Pepper will acquire JDE Peet's in an all-cash transaction valued at $16.8 billion, according to a press release.

NASCAR's Erik Jones brings free books to Florida school with vending machine

August 25, 2025

The Erik Jones Foundation, in partnership with AdventHealth, has installed Flagler County's first Bookworm vending machine at Rymfire Elementary School…

The future of campus dining? PizzaForno thinks it’s a 24/7 pizza vending machine

On this episode of the Automation and Self Service Podcast, we're diving into one of the hottest trends in food tech: 24/7 pizza vending. My guest is Travis…

Celebrating the future of self-service: Nominations for the 2025 ARKI awards closing soon

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Nominations are closing soon for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards, a celebration of the companies, technologies and visionary innovators…

Skittles kiosks at Georgia Aquarium exceeding sales expectations

August 20, 2025

The Georgia Aquarium has installed a second Skittles Remix Digital Kiosk from Incredivend, following the successful performance of the first unit, according to…

Ujamaa Cafe launches community vending machine for healthy meals in Jersey City

August 20, 2025

Ujamaa Cafe, a community-focused vending machine in Jersey City, is providing healthy, curated meals and snacks to local residents.

Exhibitor spotlight: Hassett Logistics

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show is where the future of self-service takes center stage. From kiosks and vending to micro-markets and beyond…

Presented by Hassett Logistics, LLC

Coca-Cola launches AI-driven vending machines in New Zealand

August 19, 2025

Coca-Cola is rolling out a line of AI-driven vending machines in New Zealand that are designed to offer a faster and more personalized experience for consumers.

Japan's vending machines become free emergency supply stations during disasters

August 18, 2025

Special vending machines have been installed in Ako City, in Japan's Hyogo Prefecture, that convert into free emergency supply stations during a major…

From vending to vision: How automated retail can go beyond convenience

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Keynote speaker Josh Rosenberg shares insight on his upcoming session at the 2025 Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show, where he'll discuss how operators…

Hershey debuts fall lineup with Halloween classics

August 15, 2025

The Hershey Company has unveiled its Halloween lineup, featuring a mix of returning favorites and special collaborations.

How AI turning labor from cost center into growth driver for multi-location businesses

August 15, 2025

AI is transforming how multi-location businesses — restaurants, retailers, hotels, etc.— manage their most significant controllable cost: labor. Instead of…

Men charged in $275M water vending machine Ponzi scheme

August 15, 2025

Two men have been federally indicted in New York on charges related to two Ponzi-like schemes involving water vending machines that allegedly defrauded more…

Indiana elementary schools receive book vending machines

August 14, 2025

The Greenwood Community School Corporation's four elementary schools, in Indiana, have received a donation of book vending machines from local companies…

Vending machine market projected to reach $37.2B by 2032

August 12, 2025

The global vending machine market, valued at $18.3 billion in 2022, is projected to grow to $37.2 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%…

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…