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Applestone Solutions releases vending software for OEMs

October 29, 2024

Applestone Solutions, a vending machine software developer, released an update to its retail solution designed specifically for OEMs. The cloud-based software…

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24/7 mini market opens at Little Rock Air Force Base

October 28, 2024

Military personnel stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base now have access to a 24-hour self-service mini market, according to a Little Rock Air Force Base…

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Allegheny County expands access to Naloxone with vending machines on college campuses

October 28, 2024

Allegheny County is taking steps to expand access to life-saving naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, by placing vending machines on…

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Hemmerling Elementary School installs book vending machine

October 25, 2024

Hemmerling Elementary School in Banning, California has installed a book vending machine that offers students another way to engage with literacy, according to…

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WKU installs reverse vending machine to boost recycling efforts

October 25, 2024

Western Kentucky University has installed a reverse vending machine at Cherry Hall to encourage the recycling of aluminum cans and plastic bottles, according…

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Officially licensed Pokemon vending machines appear in US retailers

October 24, 2024

Pokemon trading cards remain popular and officially licensed vending machines are stocked with booster packs and other Pokemon merchandise, according to a…

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Narcan vending machines available in Cook County

October 24, 2024

As part of a public health initiative to combat the opioid crisis, Cook County, Illinois has installed Narcan vending machines in various county facilities…

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ecoATM installs kiosks in Aaron’s, Price Rite Marketplace, Northeast Grocery

October 24, 2024

ecoATM is bringing fully autonomous kiosks that allow customers to sell and recycle their old mobile devices to Aaron's, Price Rite Marketplace, Northeast…

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Shanghai Hi-Dolphin's Cofe+ Robot Café earns 4 rounds of funding in one week

October 24, 2024

Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology Co., Ltd., the developer of the Cofe+ Robot Café, has secured multiple rounds of funding within one week from Chinese…

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Revolutionizing beverage retail in micro markets with smart systems, AI

by Randy Skyba — Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Due North

The unmanned nature of micro markets positions them for remarkable success using smart systems and AI.

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New York elementary school installs book vending machine

October 22, 2024

St. Gregory the Great elementary school in Williamsville, New York is now home to an Inchy Bookworm Vending Machine, according to a WGRZ report.

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Volkswagen Singapore takes over Ten Square with All-Electric ID. Buzz Cars

October 21, 2024

Volkswagen Singapore is making a big display with the launch of their ID. Buzz electric vehicle. In a unique out-of-home campaign titled "Great things start…

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SLD chief shares digital signage strategies for banks, retail

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Digital Signage Today podcast has marked its first live episode at the ICX Summit, featuring a live onstage interview with J.P. Lacroix, president at SLD a…

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Building customer loyalty with rewards that matter

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

The 2024 Interactive Customer Experience Summit included a panel entitled “Building customer loyalty with rewards that matter.” Each panelist shared their…

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Alhambra, California installs 24/7 book vending machine

October 18, 2024

The city of Alhambra, California has joined the book vending machine movement, installing a 24/7 machine at one of the city's most popular parks, according to…

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Suntory Minus 196 returns to SXSW Sydney with giant vending machine

October 18, 2024

Suntory, the makers of the hard seltzer Minus 196, have once again brought their massive vending machine to SXSW Sydney.

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White Heath Elementary celebrates arrival of book vending machine

October 18, 2024

White Heath Elementary School in White Heath, Illinois celebrated the arrival of an Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October…

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CX executive roundtable highlights CX innovations, future trends at ICX Summit

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

At this year's ICX Summit, hosted in Charlotte, North Carolina by Networld Media Group, a roundtable discussion featuring industry leaders in customer…

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