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Georgia builds statewide naloxone access network
June 12, 2026
A new outdoor naloxone vending machine has been installed outside Little Five Points Pharmacy in Atlanta as part of a statewide effort to expand…
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Sacoa powers new family entertainment venue in Venezuela
June 12, 2026
Sacoa Cashless System has completed a new installation at Elevation Bowling Center, a family entertainment venue located inside La Vela Shopping Center on…
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How AI is making vending smarter
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
While the vending industry has embraced technology for decades through cashless payments, telemetry and remote machine monitoring, AI is opening the door to a…
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The location isn't the product. The workforce is
by Vivian Chan — Owner, Lumi Vending
Most vending operators evaluate a location the same way a real estate agent evaluates a building: square footage, foot traffic count and lease terms. I used to…
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Hippo Vending founder recognized for achievements
June 11, 2026
Sandra H. Lovstad, founder of Hippo Vending, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who, which recognizes individuals based on professional…
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BeastLife bets on smart vending for growth
June 11, 2026
Indian nutrition and sports supplement brand BeastLife plans to expand beyond its digital roots by deploying smart vending machines as part of a broader…
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InventHelp inventor develops vending machine for feminine hygiene products
June 10, 2026
An inventor from Lake Stevens, Washington, has developed a concept for a new vending machine designed to provide women with convenient access to feminine…
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Predictive vending: Why telemetry Is changing the way we think about service
by Dave Berman — Co-Founder & Director, VendEase
The most important change in the vending industry is not simply contactless payment, better screens, or smarter-looking machines. It is visibility. We can now…
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Dollywood water park goes cashless
June 9, 2026
Dollywood's Splash Country has become the latest entertainment venue to eliminate cash payments, transitioning to a fully electronic payment system on May 16…
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Indonesia railway awards ticket-vending contract
June 9, 2026
Hitachi Rail and Sumitomo Corp. have been awarded a contract to deploy a new automatic fare collection system for the North–South line of the Jakarta MRT…
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Hygiene vending machine helps meet basic needs for North Carolina youth
June 9, 2026
The Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County, North Carolina, has installed a vending machine that provides free hygiene products to young people, according…
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Report predicts vending growth despite challenges
June 8, 2026
The global vending machine market is projected to grow at a 4% compound annual rate over the next several years, increasing from $72.8 billion in 2024 to $10…
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Indonesian operator JumpStart secures investment from Japanese fund
June 8, 2026
Indonesian automated retail company JumpStart has secured a Series C investment from Japan's government-backed Cool Japan Fund to accelerate the expansion of…
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Another locality sees overdose deaths decline after Narcan vending rollout
June 8, 2026
Eight months after launching a network of naloxone vending machines, officials in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, say the program is showing promising results…
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Red Hawk named Atlanta's top vending operator
June 5, 2026
Red Hawk Vending has been named the Best Vending Services Company in Atlanta for 2026 by BusinessRate, according to a press release, recognizing the company's…
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Can vending machines promote healthy eating?
June 5, 2026
With a growing number of vending operators providing healthy items, a key question remains: do those machines promote healthier eating? Evidence suggests they…
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NAMA weighs in on Connecticut breakroom monitoring bill
June 5, 2026
The National Automatic Merchandising Association is welcoming the enactment of Connecticut Public Act 26-89, legislation that will allow camera-based security…
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TendedBar, WeVend partner to expand automated beverage service beyond stadiums
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Automated beverage technology company TendedBar is taking a step beyond its roots in stadiums and arenas through a partnership with unattended payments…
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Sacoa installs cashless technology at Virginia Pinstack location
June 4, 2026
Sacoa has completed the installation of its cashless technology platform at a new Pinstack entertainment venue in Loudoun County, Virginia, according to a…
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MM Healthy Vending tops 30 locations
June 4, 2026
MM Healthy Vending has expanded to more than 30 locations across San Antonio, Texas, and surrounding communities less than two years after launching in 2024…
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