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Vending Wallet & Greenlite Mobile Payment System

January 12, 2021

If recent trends are to be believed, the concept of paying for goods and services in cash may be a thing of the past – at least as far as millennials are concerned. More and more young people are increasingly paying with Apple Pay and similar types of mobile payment systems that rely more on technology and less on good, old-fashioned currency. What is Mobile Payment? Mobile payment uses credit, debit card or bank account

Soda Struggles in Recent Sales, as Water, Energy and Sports Drinks Thrive

January 12, 2021

Increasingly, consumers are turning away from carbonated beverages and sodas, leading to a soda sales decline. According to a recent report from Cowen and Company that analyzed Nielsen xAOC sales data, sales of carbonated drinks marked a tenth straight year of declining sales in 2014. The report explains that even though soft drink giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are struggling in sales, they are still posting increases in overall profits. The companies have done so by

Would Your Purchase a Drink From an Alcohol Vending Machine?

January 12, 2021

Texas has a standing reputation for promoting and starting some of the biggest ideas in the nation. Texan ideals often have roots in business and encouraging the growth of society; however, a recent proposal to introduce alcohol vending machines, as told by Eleanor Dearman, is causing a controversy in the Lone Star State. The idea of a drink vending machine is not uncommon, but an alcohol vending machine sounds difficult to control. To fully grasp

Battery Recycling Vending Machine a Great ‘Eco’ Idea

January 12, 2021

Concerns over protecting the environment and conservation efforts have grown remarkably in the past few years, and the topic of batteries remains high on this list. Unfortunately, society’s rapid reward and disposal mindset has led to a major problem concerning batteries. Batteries have the potential to decimate entire ecosystems, points out Emma Hutchings, since one tossed battery could contaminate up to 20-square-meters of soil. Fortunately, Hutchings revealed how Russia is partnering with local businesses and

There’s No Stopping The Social Vending Revolution by Retailers

January 12, 2021

Social media reaches into the homes, smartphones, tablets, and thoughts of every person daily. However, people do not usually equate social media with vending machines, yet that is exactly what is happening. Vending machine manufacturers have seen the uptick in use of social media as a vending machine campaign to expand their current market. The social vending industry requires users to perform a given task on social media in the hopes of winning a prize.

A Unique Sell, Gun Ammunition From a Vending Machine

January 12, 2021

Gun rights’ activists and gun lobbyists never dreamed of anything as unique as what Beaver Valley Rifle & Pistol Club is currently offering. A vending machine within the club is selling non-jacketed ammunition for both rifles and handguns. However, many people have voiced concerns over how the machine operates and the ethics behind the use of the machine. Reasoning Behind the Vending Machine The Beaver Valley Rifle & Pistol Club decided to employ the use

The Healthiest Vending Machine, Ever

January 12, 2021

Mid-afternoon hunger pains? Mid-morning snack attack? Forgot your lunch? Imagine walking up to a vending machine during a quick work break, swiping your credit card, and getting a fresh salad for lunch. For those seeking healthy vending machine options, the wait may be over. Chicago’s Farmer’s Fridge vending machine is hoping to make fresh food a reality throughout the Windy City. Don’t think of Farmer’s Fridge vending machine as an ordinary snack vending machine. You

Cashless Vending, More Than Just a Trend

January 12, 2021

Organizations all over the world have long been looking for new and unique ways to innovate with regards to the types of vending machine products that they rely heavily on daily. When these types of machines are available in many public places wherever you go, it can be difficult for a vending machine manufacturer to really stand out in a crowd. One of the major innovations of the last decade was a machine that accepted

Apple Pay Will ‘Change’ The Way You Purchase From Vending Machines

January 12, 2021

Though there are a few different mobile payment services that are available on the market today, Apple Pay is undoubtedly the most widely used and the one with the highest potential. This is thanks to the fact that it is built into the hundreds of millions of iPhones that are sold in the United States alone each year. For those unfamiliar, mobile payment is a relatively new type of technology that allows you to pay

Fresh & Blended: A Fresh Fruit Smoothie Drink Vending Machine Idea

January 12, 2021

Today’s vending machines are more versatile than ever. One Kansas City teen has his eye on building a new type of machine. Marshall Green started an IndieGogo campaign to fund the development of a unique smoothie vending machine that would provide custom made smoothies from fresh ingredients stored within the machine. Green noticed a need for fresh, nutritious choices as a wrestler in high school. He realized that in the long hours spent at school

The Future of Vending Machines: Smart Tech, Latest Trends, and More

January 12, 2021

Vending machines are changing – and for the better. According to Forbes, you won’t even be able to recognize vending machines in just a few years. So what is expected to change? The way we buy and how we buy items from vending machines. To start with, expect to see healthier food items, especially in snack vending machines and drink vending machines. People want healthier food options and are more willing to eat or drink

Healthy Vending Options Brought to Schools

January 12, 2021

As the Shelby County School (SCS) board prepares to vote on whether or not to bring vending machines into their schools, parents and students have mixed feelings; and for good reason. Vending machines have traditionally been stocked with candy, chips, soda, and other junk foods high in fat, sugar, and carbs. However, if the proposal is approved, the SCS plans to stock their vending machines with healthy choices for not just snacks, but for breakfast

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