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Former Ford worker in kiosk fiasco considers legal action
July 22, 2026
A former Ford worker has retained an attorney after being fired for allegedly failing to pay for a $1.95 cookie at the Kentucky Truck Plant, according to a…
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Maryland investigates hemp vending machine over THC concerns
July 22, 2026
Maryland regulators are investigating a vending machine selling hemp products at a Lutherville convenience store, according to a WBAL TV report. The machine…
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Trial date set in $200M water vending scam
July 22, 2026
A New York federal judge has scheduled an October 2027 trial for Ryan Wear, the former owner of Water Station Management LLC, according to a Law360 report.
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Redesigned nickel could impact vending
July 22, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Common Cents Act, which would formally end penny production and establish rules for rounding cash transactions…
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Devin Janifer – A 15-Month Vending Entrepreneur’s Fresh Food Differentiation Journey
Devin Janifer is a vending operator based in Maryland with only 15 months of industry experience. He runs 3 active locations, including 4 AI smart coolers…
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NERSA scholarship fund awards record $147,700 to 21 students
July 21, 2026
The Allan Z. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded a record $147,700 in financial assistance to 21 students whose parents work for operator and supplier…
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Race fans return nearly 6K containers through EcoVend machines
July 21, 2026
EcoVend by Reconomy collected nearly 6,000 single-use cans and bottles through reverse vending machines at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone…
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Legends Entertainment selects Intercard kiosks for Springfield arcade
July 21, 2026
Legends Entertainment in Springfield, Illinois, selected Intercard's cashless technology to manage transactions at its arcade, which will feature more than 10…
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Mega City opens in UK with Sacoa cashless arcade system
July 20, 2026
Mega City, a new entertainment venue in Slough, England, has opened with more than 150 amusement games and attractions spread across four and a half floors.
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AVA criticizes UK energy drink vending ban
July 20, 2026
The Vending & Automated Retail Association has criticized the U.K. Department of Health and Social Care's decision to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy…
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Las Vegas man sentenced for Colorado Coinstar thefts
July 20, 2026
A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to four years in the Colorado Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to stealing more than $67,500 from Coinstar…
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Ray Friedrich talks AI, automation, next era of self-service
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Ray Friedrich reflects on the lessons learned from introducing some of the industry's earliest self-service technologies, discusses how AI is changing customer…
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UAW to review firings over kiosk payment issues
July 17, 2026
The United Auto Workers is investigating the termination of two Ford employees who were fired after allegedly failing to pay for low-cost food items purchased…
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Coffee imports spared from new Brazil tariffs
July 17, 2026
The National Coffee Association welcomed a decision by the U.S. Trade Representative to exempt coffee, including unflavored instant coffee, from tariffs…
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USPS expands self-service at San Luis post office amid delivery concerns
July 17, 2026
The U.S. Postal Service is expanding services at the San Luis, Arizona, post office as officials continue working to address long-standing mail delivery…
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Debate grows over Washington D.C. overdose prevention vending machines
July 17, 2026
Washington, D.C.'s overdose prevention vending machines are facing renewed scrutiny as the D.C. Public Space Committee reviews permits for 14 machines that…
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Yucca Valley says no to self-service water vending station
July 17, 2026
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission in California's Mojave Desert has rejected a proposal to install a Watermill Express self-service water and ice vending…
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NAMA opens nominations for 2026 Coffee Legend Award
July 16, 2026
The National Automatic Merchandising Association is accepting nominations for its 2026 Coffee Legend of the Year Award, which honors individuals who have…
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Indian state to revive milk vending
July 16, 2026
The Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Ltd., in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, plans to revive its Aavin milk vending machines more…
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XMAI targets U.S. automated retail market with new distributor program
July 16, 2026
XMAI Vending has launched a U.S. distributor program aimed at helping vending operators, entrepreneurs and distributors expand into the market for AI-powered…
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