In a previous blog post about credit card readers for vending machines, we discussed some of the issues of getting a device for vending equipment, mainly the cost associated with them. But a recent article by Vending Market Watch indicated that the fees cellular companies charge might be coming down in 2017.
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Just when you thought you've seen all the Lego builds you could ever see, there comes a Lego vending machine. While there are no official sets, Astonishing Studios, a youtube channel dedicated to creating unique builds using Legos, proves that anything can be built. Their portfolio of vending machines can dispense anything from burgers and fries to coffee and soda. Check them out below!
Christmas is less than two weeks away. While most of us are winding down our Christmas shopping to get ready for the holiday, there's one person who's just gearing up for the big day--Santa Claus.
The sheer mention of his name gives everyone a good feeling that radiates throughout towns and cities around the world. It also conjures up images of the jolly old man in a red coat and pants with a long, white beard.
But it wasn't always that way.
Some early depctions of Santa show a tall and skinny man, or even a scary looking elf. It wasn't until the early 1930's that the the Santa we all have come to know and love was created.
Haddon Sundblom's Perfect Santa Claus
It all began with Coca-Cola's 1931 holiday advertising campaign called "Thirst Knows No Season." The advertising executive working with the company wanted to depict a realistic and symbolic Santa, one that was wholesome and charming.
Enter Michigan-born artist Haddon Sundblom.
Sundblom was commissioned by Coca-Cola to create the ideal Santa. And did he ever.
The Santa Claus he created with oil paints were a huge hit and featured in magazines like The Saturday Evening Post, The New Yorker, Ladies Home Journal, and others. It had such an enormous impact that Coca-Cola commissioned Sundblom to paint Santa Claus for their ads up through 1964.
Coca-Cola is one of the world's most recognizable brands and the leading beverage company for non-alcoholic drinks. It's not surprising that 70% of soda vending machines we manage are Coke machines.
From time to time Vending Group scans the headlines of various sources for the latest news in the vending machine industry. From new products to partnerships, our goal is to put a spotlight on valuable information for industry professionals and customers. Here is this week's list:
With the holiday season officially here, get into the holiday spirit with these classic Coca-Cola holiday commericals. Who remembers these?
The employee break room is an integral part of the modern workplace. Employees spend plenty of their waking hours in the office, and they need a place to go where they can clear their minds for a few moments after a stressful meeting or phone call.
According to a 2014 survey by Staples, 86% of employees feel that taking breaks throughout the workday improves their productivity. The same survey found that 59% suggested that regular breaks increased work satisfaction. Why not provide an environment for your employees that helps foster productivity and happiness?
We've all been there before. Hungry, thirsty, and in a rush to get back to work or class. There's no time for a full meal, so you settle for a soda and snack from the vending machines in your office or break room. You put some money into the machine, make your selection, and nothing happens.
When you think of vending machines, you probably think about beverages and snacks. Rightfully so: Coca-Cola and Pepsi operate millions of machines around the world. Japan alone has 980,000 Coke machines.
It's been a while since there's been much talk about a soda tax, but last week's election has brought it into light again. More cities approved of placing a tax on soda: San Francisco and Albany in California, and Boulder, CO.