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Woman aims to solve period poverty with bathroom ads for free pads
November 17, 2025
Australian Remy Tucker has founded On the House, a startup that aims to fight period poverty — a lack of feminine hygiene products — with ads in bathrooms…
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How to prevent ATM, kiosk downtime
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
A webinar from Switch Always On discusses the common causes of self-service downtime and how to prevent them.
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Lenders file antitrust claim against Selecta Group
November 13, 2025
Selecta Group, a Swiss vending machine operator, and some of the company's majority bondholders, have been sued for allegedly violating U.S. competition law.
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iPhone film vending machines filling a need in Japan
November 13, 2025
Film Labo vending machines in Japan are being embraced by iPhone users given the machine's simple and effective method of applying screen protection film.
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DC vending machine dispenses books near White House
November 13, 2025
A vending machine just steps from the White House, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund is fueling minds with local literature, not snacks.
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Sheehan Brothers nears big milestone with 300th micromarket install
November 12, 2025
Sheehan Brothers Vending, a staple in the Ohio vending industry, is nearing a significant milestone with its 300th micromarket installation planned for this…
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Baton Rouge police on lookout for vending machine thieves
November 12, 2025
Police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, are on the lookout for two individuals who stole cash from vending machines. The men who were caught on camera allegedly used…
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NCSA Inducts 11 industry leaders into the Candy Hall of Fame
November 11, 2025
The National Confectionery Sales Association has honored 11 industry leaders with inclusion into the Candy Hall of Fame.
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NYC launches vending machine with fresh eggs, meat, produce
November 10, 2025
NYC non-profit Change Food For Good just installed its first free food vending machine. Located at Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club in the Bronx, the vending…
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Steven King on leading ARKI and the future of automation
Steven King joins The Automation and Self-Service Podcast to discuss ARKI’s rebrand and how automation, AI and human connection are driving the next phase of…
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Gen Z loves Nerds, the candy kind
November 10, 2025
When it comes to candy the Gen Z demographic is all about nerds, Nerds candy to be specific.
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North Carolina elementary students earn free books from vending machine
November 7, 2025
Students at Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School in Havelock, North Carolina, are earning books instead of snacks thanks to a vending machine unveiled Friday…
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Dartmouth Dining reports repeated theft, vandalism at campus vending machines
November 7, 2025
Dartmouth Dining officials say theft and vandalism have become persistent issues at the college's 83 Fresh Zone vending machines, with up to a dozen incidents…
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Amazon Pharmacy to launch prescription pickup kiosks in Los Angeles clinics
November 6, 2025
Amazon Pharmacy will begin installing prescription pickup kiosks inside select One Medical clinics across the Los Angeles area in December, expanding its…
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Speaker Spotlight: John Walsh, CRO, Farmer’s Fridge
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Learn how a background in international policy issues is playing into Farmer’s Fridge CRO John Walsh’s strategy skillset and decision making.
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Lindbergh Elementary rewards strong attendance with book vending machine
November 5, 2025
Students at Lindbergh Elementary School in St. Joseph, Missouri, are earning books instead of snacks from a special vending machine as part of a program to…
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Mini art vending machine debuts at Fairfax City brewery
November 5, 2025
A vending machine at Commonwealth Brewing Co. in Fairfax, Virginia, is offering miniature art prints instead of snacks as part of a local initiative to…
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Reverse vending machine market projected to reach $451.9M by 2032
November 4, 2025
The global reverse vending machine market is expected to grow from $286.6 million in 2025 to $451.9 million by 2032, expanding at a compound annual growth rate…
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Speaker’s Spotlight: Ira Blumenthal, founder/CEO, Co-Opportunities, Automated Restaurant Solutions
Ira Blumenthal will be sharing his insight on implementing strategic self-service solutions at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show.
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Scotiabank Arena adds Amazon-powered self-checkouts for Leafs, Raptors fans
October 31, 2025
Fans attending Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors games at Scotiabank Arena will now have more ways to skip concession lines thanks to new food and drink…
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