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Tennessee school board moves to curb energy drinks
June 23, 2026
The Wilson County Schools Board of Education unanimously approved on first reading a proposal that would limit energy drinks sold in high school vending…
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Minneapolis vending machine spotlights local artists
June 23, 2026
A miniature art vending machine inside Inkwell Booksellers in Minneapolis is helping artists reach new audiences while generating income from their work…
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Indra wins contract to modernize Washington Metro ticket vending system
June 23, 2026
Spanish engineering and technology company Indra has been awarded a contract by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to modernize the Metro's…
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Munich Transit aims to eliminate ticket validation confusion
June 23, 2026
Germany's Munich Transport Company is updating its ticket vending machines to simplify the ticket purchasing process and reduce validation errors, according to…
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Huaxin offers cashless ice cream vending solution
June 23, 2026
China-based automated retail equipment manufacturer Huaxin Vending has introduced an automated ice cream vending machine incorporating cashless payment…
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Perfume vending machines gain traction in Japan
June 22, 2026
Japanese fragrance companies are expanding beyond traditional retail channels to attract new customers through personalized consultations and self-service…
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Shohei Ohtani takes over Tokyo vending machines
June 22, 2026
Japanese beverage company Ito En has installed six special-edition vending machines at Tokyo's Sensoji Temple featuring artwork of Los Angeles Dodgers star…
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Sacoa to showcase self-service kiosks at Bowl Expo 2026
June 22, 2026
Sacoa Cashless System will showcase its latest technology for bowling centers and family entertainment venues at International Bowl Expo 2026, scheduled for…
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Gambling devices seized in Missouri
June 19, 2026
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that state and local law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at the Sit-N-Spin gaming…
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Minnesota city council boosts vending restrictions
June 19, 2026
The city council in Superior, Minnesota, has expanded restrictions on vending machine sales by adopting an ordinance that bans the sale of all age-restricted…
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Tord Olav Dønnum on the future of autonomous foodservice
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Tord Olav Dønnum discusses how robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping foodservice operations and how autonomous kitchens can help…
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AI checkout helps Aramark keep pace at MotoGP event
June 18, 2026
Aramark Spain supported food and beverage operations at the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalonia from May 15-17, according to a press release, marking its…
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Northern Ireland towns adopt healthier vending
June 18, 2026
The Derry City and Strabane District Council has committed to making vending machine offerings healthier by introducing nutritional standards at the Foyle…
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FTC greenlights 365 Retail Markets acquisition of Cantaloupe
June 18, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order allowing 365 Retail Markets to proceed with its $848 million acquisition of Cantaloupe Inc.…
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Vending industry on track for strong decade of growth
June 17, 2026
The global vending machine market is expected to grow significantly over the next decade, according to a new report from Market Research Future. The report…
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Tomra intros reverse vending management platform
June 17, 2026
Norway-based technology company Tomra has introduced its Insight Analytics Suite as a digital management platform designed to help retailers and operators…
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UK trade group organizes DRS resource hub
June 17, 2026
The Association of Convenience Stores, a U.K. trade organization representing thousands of convenience retailers, has launched a new online resource hub to…
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Armaf turns airport traffic into fragrance sales with smart kiosk
June 16, 2026
Dubai-based Travel Retail Sales & Services, working with fragrance brand Armaf and Abu Dhabi Airports, has introduced what the companies describe as the…
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Technology meets public health in South Carolina
June 16, 2026
Innovative Solutions Consulting & Counseling Group, working with the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund and the City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood…
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NAMA names Maxine Waters as Industry Champion
June 16, 2026
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has named Maxine Waters its 2026 Industry Champion, according to a press release, recognizing the…
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