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Maryland Senate committee blocks contraceptive vending machine bill
February 28, 2025
A Maryland Senate committee has rejected House Bill 380, which would have allowed the sale of contraceptives, including condoms, in vending machines at public…
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Lincoln, Nebraska, installs vending machine for affordable sexual health products
February 27, 2025
A vending machine in Lincoln, Nebraska, now offers low-cost emergency contraception and pregnancy tests. Installed at 1867 Bar by the Women's Fund of Omaha…
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Velcrokid vending machines bring treats, toys to Texas
February 25, 2025
Velcrokid, a cafe that recently opened in Lewisville, Texas, combines a Japanese-style vending machine experience with an art gallery aesthetic, offering sweet…
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Dot Transportation's electric trucks set vending distribution benchmark
February 25, 2025
Dot Transportation, Inc, an affiliate of Dot Foods, Inc., has logged that its first-deployed Orange EV electric terminal truck has reached 30,000 hours of…
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RedyRef launches RFID-enabled smart food fridge
February 25, 2025
RedyRef Interactive has deployed its Smart Food Fridge, an RFID-enabled refrigerated vending machine, at Aquila Commercial's Hartland City Club, according to a…
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Buffalo vending machine houses unwanted guest: Mouse discovered inside
February 25, 2025
A viral video circulating online shows a live mouse discovered inside a vending machine in Buffalo, New York, sparking widespread discussion, according to a…
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Maryland lawmakers consider repeal of school condom vending machine ban
February 24, 2025
Maryland's House Bill 380 is sparking debate over reproductive health and school policy by proposing the repeal of a state law that bans contraceptive vending…
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Automated coffee bar brews success for British Columbia businesses
February 21, 2025
An automated coffee bar, launched at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, is proving popular with staff and visitors, while also…
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Coca-Cola launches Simply Pop prebiotic soda line
February 21, 2025
Simply, a Coca-Cola Company brand, has launched Simply Pop, a line of prebiotic sodas, according to a company press release.
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Vita Coco's $25 vending machine stunt capitalizes on influencer marketing debate
February 20, 2025
Following recent criticism of influencer-focused marketing tactics, Vita Coco launched a pop-up "vending machine" activation in New York City's Washington…
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UK's first digital scratchcard vending machine trialed at Asda
February 20, 2025
A high-tech scratchcard vending machine is being trialed at an Asda store in Ashton-under-Lyne, marking the first such implementation in Europe, according to a…
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Beyond the kiosk: How AI is reshaping automated retail
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Industry expert Ray Friedrich discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on automated retail, covering personalization, job displacement, data privacy and…
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In The Game Fremont Street Arcade opens with Sacoa cashless system
February 18, 2025
The In The Game Fremont Street arcade has opened in Las Vegas featuring Sacoa Cashless System's technology, according to a press release. Operated by Family…
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Singapore bakery introduces cake vending machine
February 18, 2025
Uncle Lee Confectionery, a popular traditional bakery in Singapore known for its old-school cakes, has launched a vending machine dispensing its baked goods…
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Ontario library expands access with book kiosks
February 18, 2025
The Newmarket Public Library in Newmarket, Ontario, is expanding its services by installing book kiosks at two community facilities, according to a Newmarket…
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions expands Ohio presence with KBS Vending acquisition
February 17, 2025
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired KBS Vending, LLC, further strengthening its position in the Dayton, Ohio, breakroom market, vending and office…
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Checkout-free shopping comes to University of Nebraska–Lincoln
February 17, 2025
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will open its Herbie's Market on February 21st, featuring Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, according to a 1011 Now report.
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First vending machine-only convenience store opens in Ireland
February 14, 2025
A 24-hour convenience store, E-Kiosk, has opened in New Ross, Co Wexford, Ireland, claiming to be the first of its kind in the country, according to an RTE…
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Coca-Cola considers increased plastic use in response to Trump tariffs
February 14, 2025
Coca-Cola is considering increasing its use of plastic bottles in the United States due to tariffs imposed on imported steel and aluminum by the Trump…
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PizzaForno vending machine brings 24/7 pizza to Gruene, Texas
February 13, 2025
A PizzaForno vending machine has opened in Gruene, Texas, offering 24/7 access to six different pizza flavors, according to a Herald-Zeitung report. Located at…
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