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Pioneer Vending renews leadership coaching partnership
July 15, 2026
Pioneer Vending has renewed its business coaching partnership with The GrowthPro Group, according to a press release, extending a program aimed at…
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Delaware rolls out sports betting kiosks statewide
July 15, 2026
The Delaware Lottery has completed the rollout of self-service sports betting kiosks at all 89 Sports Lottery retail locations and the state's three casinos…
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Cupcake vending machine keeps bakery open after hours
July 15, 2026
The Taste of Gold Cakery in Aiken, South Carolina, has introduced a refrigerated outdoor vending machine that allows customers to purchase gourmet cupcakes and…
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Singapore delays case over vending machine straw licking
July 15, 2026
A Singapore court has postponed the case of a 19-year-old French student accused of filming himself licking a straw from a juice vending machine and placing it…
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2nd public health vending machine coming to Wisconsin county
July 14, 2026
A second public health vending machine will be installed in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, later this month, according to a Seehafer News report, expanding…
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Dutch fuel retailer Tamoil adds smart coffee kiosks
July 14, 2026
Tamoil Netherlands has introduced EnRoute smart coffee kiosks at two of its unstaffed fuel stations, according to a Mobility Energy report, expanding food and…
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Netherlands accelerates bulk reverse vending rollout
July 14, 2026
The Netherlands has nearly doubled the number of bulk reverse vending machines available for returning deposit containers, increasing from 90 to 170 during the…
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Cloth bag vending machine supports plastic ban in India
July 14, 2026
A cloth carry bag vending machine has been installed at the EC Block Market in Salt Lake, India, as part of a broader state initiative to reduce plastic waste…
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Nominations open for 2026 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
The organizers of the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show are accepting nominations for the 2026 ARKI Awards, recognizing the companies, products…
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Aramark expands workforce development program for neurodiverse students
July 13, 2026
Aramark celebrated the graduation of eight interns from its Project SEARCH workforce development program at the company's global headquarters in Philadelphia…
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UK's AVA announces board members
July 13, 2026
The U.K.-based Automatic Vending Association has announced changes to its board of directors, naming Chris Skipper as the organization's new chair, according…
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Custom vending machines boost revenue at Denver gym chain
July 13, 2026
A 12-location boutique gym chain in the Denver metropolitan area has replaced an honor-system refrigerator with custom-branded vending machines, generating up…
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Evolvending brings White Castle, Wow Bao vending to MSP Airport
July 13, 2026
Automated food vending has arrived at the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, according to a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal report, allowing…
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Scandit debuts AI age verification for self-checkout
July 10, 2026
Smart data capture solutions provider Scandit has introduced Age Verified Self-Checkout, a vision AI-powered solution that automates age verification for…
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Coca-Cola, Merlin renew reverse vending rewards program
July 10, 2026
Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments have renewed their reverse vending machine recycling campaign for a fifth consecutive year, according to a report in the…
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What 2 studies reveal about self-service success
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Two academic studies suggest the most effective self-service deployments balance automation with accessibility and user-centered design. Although the research…
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Does cash still matter?
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
For many operators, accepting bills and coins remains a strategic business decision. While cash transactions continue to decline, eliminating them entirely…
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Ohio county installs first harm reduction vending machine
July 9, 2026
Belmont County, Ohio, has launched its first free harm reduction vending machine at the Wayne L. Hayes Tower in Martins Ferry, according to a Times Leader…
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Rhode Island shop turns art vending machines into collector destination
July 9, 2026
East Side Cheese & Provisions in Providence, Rhode Island, has become an unexpected destination for art collectors after installing two vending machines…
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UK dairy farm plans self-service milk vending station
July 9, 2026
A dairy farm near Barrow, England, has applied for planning permission to install a self-service milk vending hut that would allow customers to purchase fresh…
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