If you’ve noticed more vending-style setups in offices, apartments, hospitals, or even airports lately — you’re not imagining it. Retail is shifting fast, and people now want quick access to products.

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a vending machine kiosk that would facilitate the use of reusable ice packs and thermal bags," said an inventor, from Palm Bay, Fla., "so ...