42Point of Sales Newspaper Sales Stand

1960In the company’s early years, newspapers were sold exclusively by street vendors, as had been common practice since the beginning of the 20th century. Newsstands soon followed, expanding access to daily publications. Newspaper sales boxes and vending machines gained popularity in the 1950s, as publishers across Germany and Europe sought new ways to make their fast-moving print products—particularly the emerging tabloid press—available around the clock.

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, these distinctive newspaper boxes and open display racks became a familiar feature of urban life, appearing in city centers, at public transport stops and at petrol stations. They allowed customers to purchase a newspaper independently with a small coin payment, making news more accessible than ever before.

This simple yet effective distribution model remained an integral part of newspaper sales well into the 2000s, reflecting an era when the daily press was a constant and visible presence in everyday life.