Wall Street’s newest romance is with the automatic vending-machine industry, which is changing the eating and buying habits of America. Shares in vending companies have suddenly been tagged with the ...

Vending machines are modern marvels that emphasize convenience. You insert money into either a coin or a dollar bill slot, punch in the code of the item you want, and then repeat the process all over ...

TOKYO (Reuters Life!) - Japan, which sells everything from live crabs to used lingerie in its ubiquitous automatic vending machines, is now staking its claim to a precious new market: gold. A Japanese ...

Candy and soda vending machines have become an unexpectedly popular investment. The U.S. already has seven million vending machines, or one for every 50 Americans, according to Vending Locator.

There are more sorts of vending machines than ever before—and they dispense a wider range of products than you might imagine. While no country can compete with Japan in terms of sheer vending machine ...

Vending machines are popular side hustles, thanks to founders who share their stories on social media. Vending-machine businesses require minimal investments and are low-maintenance to operate.