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Kent, Ohio unveils public health vending machine
July 11, 2024
A vending machine in downtown Kent, Ohio is offering access to free opioid overdose reversal medication, pregnancy tests, condoms and other health items…
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Young farmer expands dairy farm, launches dairy vending machine
July 11, 2024
Edward Berry, a young farmer at Rectory Farm in Thornton-in-Craven, U.K., has launched a vending venture with his partner, Charlotte Wood, according to a…
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Health kiosk in Spokane offers free COVID-19, flu tests
July 10, 2024
Spokane Regional Health District has opened a kiosk that offers free COVID and flu tests, according to a KXLY report. It will soon offer other items like…
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Cantaloupe becomes sole cashless payment provider for Decorum Vending UK
July 9, 2024
Decorum Vending, a vending machine operator in the U.K,, has completed its expansion upgrade of 630 vending machines to include Cantaloupe card readers…
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Council Bluffs Public Library unveils kiosk at Cochran Park for 24/7 book access
July 9, 2024
Council Bluffs, Iowa residents have a new way to access books with the installation of a library kiosk at Cochran Park. The kiosk, located at the corner of…
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Alabama grocery stores introduce AI-powered ammunition vending machines
July 8, 2024
Two Fresh Value grocery stores in Alabama, one in Tuscaloosa and one in Pell City, are selling gun ammunition through AI-powered vending machines. The…
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Nayax launches EV CloudPay to streamline EV charging payments
July 3, 2024
Nayax Ltd. has launched EV CloudPay, a cloud-based payment system designed to simplify electric vehicle charging for drivers.
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Pennsylvania's free "Health To Go" vending machine dispenses resources 24/7
July 2, 2024
Penn State College of Medicine has partnered with the SOS Berks Opioid Coalition in Berks County, Pennsylvania to launch a smart 'Health To Go' vending…
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TouchTunes partners with Lucra to bring real-money gaming to bars across America
July 2, 2024
TouchTunes, an interactive music and entertainment platform for bars, is partnering with Lucra, a provider of gamification services. The collaboration will…
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Australia's Inner West expands period product vending machine initiative
July 2, 2024
Sydney, Australia's Inner West Council has extended and expanded its initiative to provide free feminine hygiene products in public bathrooms, according to a …
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Adirondack Health Institute installs harm reduction vending machines
July 1, 2024
The Adirondack Health Institute's Rural Communities Opioid Response Program is partnering with local agencies to launch harm reduction vending machines in…
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Alleghany Avenue Elementary School unveils book vending machine
July 1, 2024
Alleghany Avenue Elementary School in Lindenhurst, New York is fostering a love for reading and good character with a unique approach: a book vending machine…
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From edible bugs to underwater treats: Vending machines get quirky
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Today's vending machines offer a glimpse into the future of retail, providing everything from gourmet cheese to underwater candy and even sparking debates…
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Providence woman opens press-on nail vending machine
June 28, 2024
A Rhode Island nail salon owner has launched a press-on nail vending machine inside the Providence Place Mall, according to a report by The Enterprise.
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Key Peninsula, Washington installs Narcan vending machine
June 28, 2024
Key Peninsula, in Washington, has installed a Narcan vending machine at Key Center library to assist anyone in danger of an opioid overdose, according to a Key…
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AAMA advocates for small business issues in D.C.
June 28, 2024
Members of the American Amusement Machine Association recently traveled to Washington D.C. to lobby for its members and the small business community at large.
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Micromart launches autonomous micromarket technology
June 27, 2024
Micromart has launched a fully automated, 24/7 micro market experience. The technology will eliminate the need for checkout lines and minimize theft, according…
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GlobalConnect aquires Theft Detective, enhances unattended retail security
June 27, 2024
GlobalConnect, a U.S.-based provider of breakroom services, has acquired Theft Detective, an automated video monitoring system designed for unattended retail…
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Kansas City book vending machines prove popular at elementary schools
June 27, 2024
Three literacy programs in Kansas City have teamed up to install book vending machines at local schools in the city. The nonprofits include Lead to Read KC…
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Dalton, Tennessee District Office installs book vending machine
June 26, 2024
The Boys and Girls Club of Dalton, Tennessee has unveiled a book vending machine.
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