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North Dakota library rolls out book vending machines
January 23, 2023
Residents of Myron County in North Dakota can take out and return library books at a book vending machine available 24/7 at City Hall, with additional…
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How technology moves frictionless retail to a new level
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A panel of shopping technology providers presented innovations that eliminate customer friction during the CES show in Las Vegas.
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‘Simrace’ innovation catches fire worldwide
Tournament racing and e-sports are cashing in on racing simulation innovation, a global movement.
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New York seeks warning labels for added sugar
January 23, 2023
Vending operators and retailers will be required to add warning labels about added sugar in beverages under a bill introduced to the New York legislature…
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UK announces deposit scheme for recycling beverage containers
January 23, 2023
The United Kingdom government has announced a plan to require consumers to make cash deposits on single-use beverage containers and return them at reverse…
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Missouri ranch deploys meat vending machine at coffee house
January 23, 2023
A Weston, Missouir ranch, Green Grass Cattle Co., has installed a vending machine outside a Waldo, Missouri coffee house to sell its meats, according to a…
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NAMA opposes vending proposals in Connecticut, Massachusetts
January 22, 2023
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has stated its opposition to proposed laws in Connecticut and Massachusetts to add regulations for vending…
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Danone announces leadership changes
January 20, 2023
Danone has announced several leadership changes, according to a press release.
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Global Mondelez poll: Snacking stays important to consumers
January 20, 2023
Snacking remains important to consumers, as the majority (71%) snack at least twice a day, according to the fourth annual Mondelez International Inc. "State of…
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Tik Tok post objects to robotic bartender’s service fee
January 20, 2023
The Tipsy Robot, a robotic bartender which debuted several years ago at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, has gained…
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50 strange vending machines
January 20, 2023
Boredpanda.com, a Lithuanian website that publishes articles about "lightweight and inoffensive topics," has published a list of 50 vending machines designed…
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'Money' weighs in on how to start a vending business
January 20, 2023
Money, a business publication, has published a guide to getting into the vending business, "How to Start a Vending Machine Business," by writer Peter Burns.
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LAI Games taps Mike Kane for vp/global sales
January 20, 2023
Mike Kane LAI Games Inc., a manufacturer of location-based entertainment games, has named industry veteran Mike Kane to vice president of global…
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Animal rights groups slam Japanese whale meat vending
January 20, 2023
Animal rights activists have criticized Kyodo Senpaku, a whaling company, for selling whale meat in a vending machine, according to a Yahoo News report.
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Amcon Distributing reports Q1 2023 sales lift, earnings dip
January 20, 2023
Amcon Distributing Co., an Omaha, Nebraska-based convenience foods distributor, reported an earnings dip on a sales gain for Q1 2023, according to an earnings…
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Fastenal boosts Q4, FY 2022 results on stronger industrial demand
January 19, 2023
Fastenal Co., a provider in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies and industrial vending services, lifted its Q4 and FY 202…
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Vancouver airport intros robotic smoothie machines
January 19, 2023
Travelers visiting Vancouver International Airport can buy smoothies 24/7 at five robotic smoothie machines provided by Burnaby, Canada-based TrendiTech Inc.…
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Singapore firm intros product sampling vending machines
January 19, 2023
Try Leh, a Singapore company, has introduced vending machines which showcase products and allow consumers to redeem samples, according to a press release.
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Malta vending operator readies multi-media product displays
January 19, 2023
Vendserve, a Malta snack and beverage vending operation, will offer multi-media displays of its products on its machines this month along with contactless…
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Campbell to consolidate North Carolina, Connecticut snack facilities into NJ headquarters
January 18, 2023
Campbell Soup Co. will consolidate its snacks offices in Charlotte, N.C. and Norwalk, Conn. into its headquarters in Camden, New Jersey, according to a press…
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