göt2b activates vending machine to combat frizz

August 1, 2025

göt2b, a hair color and styling brand from Henkel, recently launched a series of interactive pop-ups in New York City to promote its new göt2b Curled…

Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI

Labor is your most significant controllable cost—but leveraging labor as a growth driver is more complex than ever. Enter labor forecasting 2.0: an AI-driven…

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Pure Leaf's 'Break Machine' demands your phone for a free tea

July 29, 2025

Pure Leaf, in collaboration with Edelman, has launched "The Break Machine," a street vending machine designed to encourage consumers to disconnect from their…

Retail self-service kiosk market sees rapid expansion amid automation push

July 29, 2025

The global Retail Self-Service Kiosk Market is experiencing rapid growth as retailers increasingly adopt automation to meet evolving consumer demands, address…

Farm thrives with vending machine and robotic helpers

July 28, 2025

Chesterton House Farm in Harbury, Warwickshire, England, run by George and Heather Clarke, has successfully diversified its operations through the introduction…

Harm reduction vending machines gain ground as public health tool

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

As more programs evaluate outcomes and share best practices, harm reduction vending is likely to move from innovation to infrastructure.

Father-daughter duo launches 'UK's First' scrunchie vending machine

July 25, 2025

Harper Hair, a local UK business run by father-and-daughter duo Jason and Keavy Harper, has launched what they claim is the United Kingdom's first scrunchie…

Starry launches '100 Degrees, 100% Off' campaign for National Refreshment Day

July 24, 2025

Starry, the lemon-lime flavored soda, has launched its "100 Degrees, 100% Off" campaign, offering consumers a full refund on a 20-ounce Starry (regular or zero…

PepsiCo launches First Prebiotic Cola

July 22, 2025

PepsiCo has launched Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, a product designed to offer a functional twist on the classic soft drink, according to a press release. This marks…

Pop Mart Vending Machine now available at CoolSprings Galleria, first in Tennessee

July 21, 2025

A Pop Mart vending machine has commenced operations at CoolSprings Galleria, positioned on the lower level outside Barnes & Noble in Franklin, Tennessee…

Bloomington launches free contraception vending machine

July 18, 2025

Bloomington, Indiana, has installed a free contraception vending machine, providing accessible reproductive and sexual health products to the community.

Awake chocolate secures $8M CAD ($5.84M USD) investment to fuel growth

July 17, 2025

Awake Chocolate, a prominent brand in functional caffeinated chocolate bites and bars, has successfully closed an $8 million CAD ($5.84 USD) investment round…

Slice Soda rolls out 50-cent throwback pricing in Chicago

July 17, 2025

Slice Soda is offering a limited-time throwback price of 50 cents per can in Chicago, available at select locations and all Jewel-Osco stores, according to a…

The automation of eco-friendly cleaning with Mr. Turtle

In this episode of the Automation and Self-Service Podcast, we're exploring an innovative solution tackling one of the biggest environmental challenges of our…

Yuma Fire Department boosts EMS with medication vending machines

July 15, 2025

The Yuma Fire Department in Arizona has significantly enhanced its emergency medical services efficiency by implementing a new medication management system…

St. Louis County to deploy naloxone vending machines in opioid crisis fight

July 15, 2025

St. Louis County, Missouri, is escalating its efforts against the opioid epidemic with the introduction of Naloxone vending machines, set to debut on Tuesday.

Recall issued over undeclared allergen in vended foods

July 11, 2025

Sheehan Brothers Vending is recalling several food products due to the presence of undeclared sesame, an allergen. The affected products include Cheeseburgers…

VenHub opens 24/7 smart store in Hollywood, expanding autonomous retail footprint

July 11, 2025

VenHub Global Inc., a company specializing in autonomous, AI-powered retail, has opened an additional 24/7 Smart Store in Hollywood, California, located at…

Venditalia 2026 relocates to Rimini, forms partnership for May event

July 10, 2025

Venditalia, an international event for the vending industry, will hold its upcoming edition from May 6 to 8, 2026, at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy…

Coca-Cola, Merlin Entertainments extend recycling for rewards program

July 9, 2025

For the fourth consecutive year, Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments have partnered to offer VIP experiences at top UK attractions in exchange for recycled…