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Finalists named for 2024 Automation and Self Service Awards
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
The winners will be honored during an awards presentation on Dec. 10 during the upcoming 2024 Automation and Self Service Summit.
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Emerging technologies revolutionizing the shopping experience
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
AI is here to stay, but it’s moving so fast, it’s hard to know where it’s going. From our daily lives as consumers to our operations in business, it’s hard to…
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Dallas Stars Foundation installs book vending machine at Charles Rice Learning Center
October 14, 2024
The Dallas Stars Foundation, in partnership with the Dallas Education Foundation, has unveiled a book vending machine at Charles Rice Learning Center…
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Wellesley opens free contraception vending machine
October 11, 2024
A sexual health resource has arrived on campus at Wellesley College.
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ICX Summit: Inclusivity is all about making the store welcoming to customers, employees
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
An inclusive customer experience must also reflect an inclusive workforce experience, according to panelists at the recent ICX Summit held in September.
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SuperValu, Centra lead in DRS returns
October 10, 2024
SuperValu and Centra have become the first retailers in Ireland to reach the 125 million eligible returns milestone through the Deposit Return Scheme…
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West Central Valley elementary schools install book vending machines
October 9, 2024
Stuart and Dexter Elementary Schools in Stuart, Iowa have installed book vending machines in their lunch rooms, according to a report by Raccoon Valley Radio.
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Smart lockers revolutionize Rider University campus dining
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
The partnership between Apex and Rider University is a prime example of how innovative technology can be used to enhance the student experience and improve…
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Central Unified School District intros book vending machine
October 8, 2024
Students at McKinley Elementary School in the Central Unified School District, in Fresno, California, are responding positively to the school's book vending…
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UNMC installs scrub dispensary vending machine
October 8, 2024
The University of Nebraska Medical Center has upgraded its scrub dispensary vending machines to ones stocked with scrubs tagged with RFIDs, according to a…
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AVS Companies relocates Wisconsin branch
October 7, 2024
AVS Companies has opened a Wisconsin branch at 1425 Walnut Ridge Drive, Hartland, WI. The relocated facility, which is over 21,000 square feet, offers…
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Winnebago County intros substance abuse resource vending machines
October 4, 2024
The Winnebago County Public Health agency has launched 24/7 public health vending machines in Oshkosh and Neenah, Wisconsin, according to a report by The…
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Dublin recycling machines criticized for creating waste
October 4, 2024
Reverse vending machines as part of the Deposit Return Scheme in Ireland offer an opportunity for residents to deposit their recyclable waste in return for an…
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Harm reduction vending machine available in New Brunswick
October 4, 2024
A vending machine stocked with overdose kits, fentanyl test strips and other free public health and harm-reduction items is now available at the Unity Square…
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Costa Coffee debuts sleek robotic coffee shop in the UK, US
October 4, 2024
U.K.-based Costa Coffee has launched a fully automated, AI-powered coffee shop, reportedly capable of meeting or surpassing barista quality, according to a…
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Pacaltsdorp High School installs sanitary pad vending machine
October 3, 2024
Pacaltsdorp High School has become the first school in the Southern Cape, South Africa to install a sanitary pad dispensing machine, according to a George…
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Shanghai robot baristas brew coffee at the touch of a button
October 3, 2024
Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology's Cofe+ kiosk has launched in Shanghai, offering a fully automated, self-sufficient solution for café owners, according to a Tech…
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4 rules for crafting an exceptional online experience
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
Four rules for exceptional online experiences from the ICX/BCX summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, hosted by Networld Media Group.
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PepsiCo acquires Siete Foods for $1.2B
October 2, 2024
PepsiCo has acquired Mexican American food company Siete Foods for $1.2 billion, according to a CNBC report. This marks the company's first major food…
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Flavia launches Lavazza Lattes for café-quality lattes in the office
October 2, 2024
Flavia, the workplace beverage system, has launched Lavazza Lattes, a line of single-serve lattes, according to a press release.
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