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Farmer's Fridge opens four kiosks at Houston airport
August 21, 2026
George Bush Intercontinental Airport has opened four Farmer's Fridge kiosks, according to the airport's Facebook page, expanding grab-and-go food options for…
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AI-powered convenience store opens in Georgia shopping center
August 21, 2026
The Pantry at the Bridges has opened at the Bridges at Jodeco shopping center in the Atlanta suburb of Stockbridge, Georgia, becoming Henry County's first…
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How vending machines can help reduce plastic, other waste
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Vending machines are commonly associated with disposable bottles, wrappers and cups, but the same automated infrastructure could help move consumers away from…
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The fresh food frontier, part 1: Compliance before deployment
by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC
Consumers increasingly expect better food choices in workplaces, hospitals, campuses, residential properties, transportation locations, and other places where…
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Cashierless robot store highlights automation at Beijing conference
August 20, 2026
A cashierless convenience store demonstrated at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing showed how multiple robots could complete an entire retail…
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NY village unveils self-service canoe rental kiosk
August 20, 2026
The village of Potsdam, New York, has installed a self-service kayak and canoe rental kiosk at Ives Park, with operations expected to begin after officials…
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Japan's beverage vending machine network at lowest level in years
August 20, 2026
Japan's beverage vending machine industry is shrinking as higher operating costs and increased retail competition erode profitability, according to a Seoul…
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India launches milk vending machine to reduce plastic waste
August 20, 2026
Officials in Dindigul district, India, have introduced a 24-hour automated milk vending machine in the tourist city of Kodaikanal, according to a Dairy News…
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Tao Bin expands menu with premium drinks, celebrity collaborations
August 20, 2026
Thai beverage vending operator Tao Bin has introduced specialty machines offering premium coffee and matcha drinks across Thailand, according to a Minime…
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XMAI expands AI vision vending lineup for U.S. operators
August 19, 2026
XMAI Vending has expanded its U.S. portfolio with five AI vision vending models designed for locations ranging from small spaces to high-traffic sites…
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Caitlin Clark Foundation installs book vending machine at Iowa children's hospital
August 19, 2026
The Caitlin Clark Foundation has installed a book vending machine at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City, according to an Iowa…
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Maine authorities investigate suspected illegal gambling machines
August 19, 2026
A Lisbon, Maine, business is under investigation in connection with a gambling machine that authorities say may have been operated illegally in the nearby town…
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JD.com opens 24-hour robotic coffee shop in Beijing
August 19, 2026
JD.com's 7Fresh Coffee has opened what it describes as the world's first 24-hour intelligent unmanned coffee shop, bringing robotic drink preparation to…
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Fake 'out of order' sign costs vending operator five days of sales
August 18, 2026
A Singapore vending machine operator said it lost five days of potential sales after a boy allegedly placed an unauthorized "out of order" sign over the screen…
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Sacoa powers new cashless arcade at Texas theme park
August 18, 2026
Sacoa has installed its cashless technology at Once Upon a Cowboy, a cowboy- and dinosaur-themed entertainment park in Tomball, Texas, according to a press…
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British railway invests $12.2M in ticket vending machines
August 18, 2026
British passenger rail operator Southeastern plans to install more than 200 ticket vending machines across its rail network as part of a $12.2 million…
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The autonomous pivot: What independent retailers should know before going cashierless
by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC
Computer vision, smart access, sensor-based product tracking, cloud software, and digital payments have made autonomous retail more accessible across…
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WeVend offers payment platform for laundry operators
August 17, 2026
Payment technology provider WeVend has introduced a payment and management platform for unattended laundry operations, giving customers several ways to pay for…
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Milk vending machines help support Japan dairy farmers after earthquake
August 17, 2026
A social media campaign encouraging consumers to support earthquake-damaged dairy farms in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture has helped drive a surge in sales of…
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Singapore vending business collapse leaves investors facing millions in losses
August 17, 2026
More than 40 investors in Singapore reportedly invested as much as $4 million in Nozomii Vending and related ventures operated by Lim Jian Bin, also known as…
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