Propane Vending Corp. launches smartphone-powered tank vending system

July 8, 2026

Propane Vending Corp. has introduced PVC One, a propane tank vending system that allows customers to complete purchases entirely on their smartphones…

Vending machine market poised to double by 2032

July 8, 2026

The global vending machine market is projected to grow from $18.3 billion in 2021 to $37.2 billion by 2032, according to an Allied Market Research report…

Ford backtracks on worker firing after vending fiasco

July 8, 2026

A veteran electrician who spent 11 years at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville said he has declined an offer to return to work after being fired over…

Colorado county releases naloxone kiosk impact report

July 8, 2026

Colorado's Mesa County Public Health department has released its first annual Naloxone Kiosk Impact Report, highlighting the success of its public naloxone…

Streamline Vending Fleet Operations: IoT Remote Management Built for AI Vending Machines & Smart Coolers

Managing dispersed AI vending machines and smart coolers poses operational headaches. Regular on-site checks waste labor and travel, with no live visibility…

Nayax adds AI tools to MoMa management app

July 7, 2026

Payments and loyalty platform provider Nayax has introduced an AI layer for MoMa, its mobile management app for unattended and self-service operators, to help…

Jump X upgrades to Sacoa tech in Uruguay

July 7, 2026

Sacoa Cashless System has installed its cashless technology at Jump X, a new family entertainment venue inside Jump Club in the Department of Canelones…

Nebraska OKs lottery ticket vending machines

July 7, 2026

Beginning with Nebraska's new fiscal year, lottery tickets can now be sold through vending machines under a new state law approved during the most recent…

Japan's vending industry facing major headwinds

July 7, 2026

Japan's vending machine industry is undergoing a major restructuring as beverage companies reduce their reliance on automated retail in response to declining…

Wimbledon pilots reverse vending ahead of UK deposit return launch

July 6, 2026

A pilot of the U.K.'s upcoming deposit return scheme debuted during the Wimbledon Championships Qualifying Competition in Roehampton, southwest London…

Thirsty monkeys target vending machine in China

July 6, 2026

A group of monkeys was caught on video attempting to raid a refrigerated vending machine in Guiyang, in China's Guizhou province, after climbing onto the unit…

University of Toledo rolls out cashless vending program

July 6, 2026

The University of Toledo is transitioning its campus vending operations to the Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired in a phased rollout scheduled…

What Are the Criteria to Judge a High-Quality AI Vending Machine? Our Standard Lies in the Five A’s

To help operators pick dependable, profitable hardware, SandStar created the Five A Benchmark: Accuracy, Anti-theft, Affordability, Assurance and…

Police seek suspect in $3K vending machine theft

July 2, 2026

The Richmond Police Department in Virginia is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of stealing more than $3,000 worth of snacks and…

Financial disclosures trigger VenHub shareholder probe

July 2, 2026

A shareholder rights law firm has launched an investigation into VenHub Global to determine whether the company's officers and directors violated securities…

Nestlé's Michael Schwartz takes helm of NAMA board

July 2, 2026

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has named Michael Schwartz chair of its board of directors for the 2026-27 term, according to a press release.

Research shows healthcare kiosks are growing smarter — and more human

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Four published academic studies suggest kiosk and vending technologies are becoming more intelligent, more accessible and more responsive to community needs.

Queue raises $12.6M to expand robotic pharmacy kiosks

July 1, 2026

Palo Alto-based startup Queue has raised $12.6 million in seed funding to accelerate deployment of its autonomous pharmacy kiosks, which are designed to…

Maryland county deploys 24/7 naloxone vending machines

July 1, 2026

The Howard County Health Department in Maryland has installed two outdoor vending machines that provide free, 24/7 access to naloxone and other…

Aspect Bullion expands precious metals vending network in India

July 1, 2026

Aspect Bullion & Refinery has expanded its network of precious metals vending machines with two installations in Mumbai, according to a Retail4Growth…