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Columbus vending machine offers burgers, donuts, tacos for dogs
August 9, 2024
Hills Market Downtown, in Columbus, Ohio, offers a smart fridge vending machine that features everything from hamburgers for dogs, dog-friendly chicken tacos…
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ICX Summit: CX leaders offer up retail customer experience predictions
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Top retail and brand leaders will share executive predictions when it comes to improving the customer experience at the upcoming ICX Summit happening Sept.
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Abilene, Texas home to free Narcan vending machine
August 8, 2024
The Abilene recovery center in Abilene, Texas has secured a grant to fund a vending machine that distributes free Narcan to the community 24/7, according to a…
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Sandrine French pastries available at Kelowna Airport vending machine
August 6, 2024
Travelers passing through Kelowna International Airport in British Columbia can now access French pastries thanks to a vending machine stocked with fresh…
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Live crab found snapping at people, snacks inside vending machine
August 5, 2024
Authorities are investigating two unusual incidents involving crabs in downtown Sioux City, according to a KEYC report. The first occurred at the Frances…
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Otter Barista launches robotic coffee vending machines
August 5, 2024
A Malaysian startup is addressing the food and beverage industry's labor shortage with a technological solution. Otter Barista has developed robotic coffee…
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Narcan vending machines make their way to Guam
August 5, 2024
Guam Behavioral Health is responding to an influx of fentanyl from the U.S. by installing a free Narcan vending machine outside of its health and wellness…
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Pittsburg launches 7 free Narcan vending machines
August 5, 2024
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania has taken a significant step in combating the opioid epidemic by installing three of seven planned vending machines dispensing…
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Taiwan cake chain launches 30 vending machines
August 2, 2024
Taiwanese cake chain Yannick has launched 30 "Yannick To-Go Machines" at 21 Taipa MRT transit stations, according to a Taiwan News report.
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Illinois school district to receive Book Nook vending machines
August 2, 2024
The Mascoutah School District in Mascoutah, Illinois has approved the purchase of five "Book Nook" vending machines to be placed in high-traffic areas within…
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Ontario cities install touch screen vending machines for condoms, overdose kits
August 1, 2024
High-tech vending machines are offering a range of harm reduction products, including naloxone kits, pipes and other drug supplies, condoms and self-testing…
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Ammo vending machines make their way to Colorado
August 1, 2024
American Rounds has expanded its ammunition vending machines to Colorado, according to a report by The Washington Times. The most recent installation can be…
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St. Louis area to install free Narcan vending machines to combat overdose crisis
July 31, 2024
Three St. Louis Metro area towns plan to install free Narcan vending machines, according to a Fox 2 Now report.
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Between the Flags lifestyle brand leader shares CX strategy
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
In this latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, produced by Networld Media Group, Briony Oayda, managing director of Bondi Active and Between the Flags…
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Self service kiosks hit New Zealand car dealerships
July 30, 2024
Danish pre-service company Tjekvik has expanded its self-service kiosk network to New Zealand through a partnership with automotive software business Auxo…
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PizzaForno doubles vending machine expansion in 2024
July 30, 2024
Since the beginning of 2024, PizzaForno has expanded its presence in the U.S. by launching 39 pizza vending machines nationwide, according to a press release.
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Walker County, Alabama installs 2 free Narcan vending machines
July 30, 2024
Two Narcan vending machines have been installed in Carbon Hill, Alabama, according to a WVUA 23 report. Each machines can hold up to 424 doses of Narcan, an…
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Ireland's first 24-hour pizza vending machine launches
July 29, 2024
A new way to purchase pizza has arrived in Ireland with the launch of the Bosca Pizza vending machine, according to an Irish Independent Report. The company…
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NYC public health vending machine program stalls
July 26, 2024
New York City's initiative to install 10 public health vending machines across the city has fallen short, according to a VNY report. Despite initial plans…
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Worcester unveils trash bag vending machines
July 26, 2024
Worcester, Massachusetts has introduced a solution to a common urban problem: the difficulty in purchasing municipal trash bags. The city has installed a…
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