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Vending machine in The Bronx offers fresh food for food insecure families
December 8, 2025
A vending machine in The Bronx in NYC offers vegetables, proteins and eggs at no cost to food insecure families, according to a UnionRayo report.
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Why the convenience store industry won't support Visa/Mastercard swipe fee settlement
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
With 85% of cards today tied to rewards programs, almost all would fall under the new ‘premium consumer’ category, leaving businesses with virtually no choice…
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Transforming high-traffic operations: The power of strategic self-service
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel of experts at the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show Dec. 10-12 will discuss how strategically deploying smart self-service solutions can elevate…
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Nashville gets more Narcan vending machines
December 5, 2025
More Narcan vending machines have been popping up across Nashville. Narcan, a drug that can reverse overdoses of opioids, can be found in several locations in…
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Oklahoma library debuts book vending kiosk at local mall
December 5, 2025
A self-service book vending kiosk has been launched by the Tulsa City-County Library, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Prescription pickup lockers offer practical solutions
As pharmacies continue to grapple with staffing shortages, expanding clinical responsibilities, and rising customer expectations, prescription pickup lockers…
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Why a loyalty program is a 'must have' for retailers
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Len Covello, CTO at Engage People, shares expert insights on what a successful loyalty program should provide to…
Presented by Engage People
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Automated retail vending market to reach $9.8B by 2031
December 3, 2025
The automated retail vending market will reach $9.8 billion by 2031 in the consumer goods and retail category. It will also grow at a compound annual growth…
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World Giving vending machine arrives in Washington State
December 3, 2025
A World Giving Machine, a vending machine providing opportunities for service and helping others, has returned to the Alderwood in Lynnwood, in Everett…
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Integrating AI into self-service
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Learn how AI will change self-service at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show.
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Estonia considers self-service pharmacies
December 2, 2025
Estonia's Ministry of Social Affairs is considering creating self-service pharmacies to serve communities without access to pharmacies. With these locations…
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Crypto kiosk operator Crypto Dispensers eyes sale, amid money laundering charge
December 1, 2025
Crypto Dispensers, a crypto ATM operator, is considering selling out for $100 million amid money laundering charges against its founder and CEO, Firas Isa. He…
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NCSA accepting nominations for candy hall of fame
November 27, 2025
The National Confectionery Sales Association is accepting nominations for the its Candy Hall of Fame class of 2026. The hall of fame recognizes remarkable…
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NYC Subway's MetroCard ending, OMNY taking over
November 25, 2025
New York City's subway system is poised to complete its transition away from the yellow MetroCard, beginning in 2026, according to reporting by MSN. The shift…
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LightTheWorld Giving Machines return to Tucson, Arizona
November 24, 2025
The LighttheWorld Giving Machines will one again return to Tucson. The unique "vending machines in reverse" allow residents to buy and donate items like…
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit rolls out vending machines
November 24, 2025
Dallas Area Rapid Transit is introducing touchscreen ticket vending machines to allow customers to purchase tickets. With the machines, customers can buy day…
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Art dispensers created from 'retired cigarette vending machines' increasing footprint
November 20, 2025
The movement to repurpose retired cigarette vending machines into dispensers of original artwork is gaining momentum nationwide, including a stop at the Moxy…
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How to scale a self-service rollout
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
A panel at ARKI will discuss how to complete a national self-service rollout through actionable strategies and blueprints.
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Hair product access issue leads to beauty supply vending machine
November 19, 2025
A hair product conundrum that proved to be an exasperating experience for a college grad led to the creation of a beauty supply vending machine.
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Sidney, Ohio unveils vending machine offering free Narcan, health supplies
November 18, 2025
Sidney, Ohio has unveiled a vending machine offering free supplies including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, pregnancy tests, COVID and flu tests, hygiene…
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