The Takeaway Both vending machines and grocery stores rely on thoughtful product placement to maximize revenue, yet their approaches differ significantly.

Nuts on Clark now boasts seven Chicago locations--including at O'Hare and Midway airports--which also feature cashless popcorn vending machines which sell the product 24/7.

The vending machine industry is poised for continued growth, driven by technological advancements, consumer demand for convenience, and innovative product offerings.

Sweet Robo's machines incorporate patented innovations aimed at maximizing performance and reliability. These advanced technologies bolster accuracy in vending, an engaging user experience, and ...

A vending machine installed at Gather, a downtown Bloomington gift store, offers free safe-sex supplies and more.

Plastic reduction Vending machines are playing a vital role in mitigating this problem by offering an alternative to single-use plastic packaging.

Items available at no cost from the shiny blue device include naloxone kits, fentanyl test strips, birth control packs and baggies with tools for safer smoking.

A hair salon owner is making sure students at a Kentucky college have access to hair care products.

Popcorn machines have become integral to entertainment venues, households, and events, driving demand from both ends of the consumer spectrum. Key players within the popcorn machine market are ...