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Omaha unveils second emergency contraception vending machine
April 26, 2024
Omaha, Nebraska launched its second emergency contraception vending machine this month. The first vending machine opened just under a month ago at the Nebraska…
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ICX Summit celebrates 8th year this September
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The ICX Summit kicks off Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with notable keynotes and panelists on a wide range of retail customer experience topics.
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Narcan vending machine combats opioid crisis in rural Vermont
April 26, 2024
Vermont's only Narcan vending machine has seen successful results since its launch in August 2023, according to a WCAX 3 news report. In this time, more than…
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SPAM vending machine debuts at Waikiki SPAM Jam Festival
April 26, 2024
A SPAM vending machine debuted at the Waikiki SPAM Jam festival in Waikiki, Hawaii. Hosted at the International Marketplace, the vending machine offers 17…
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Charleston Shoe Company founder talks customer engagement
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
In this latest episode of the CX Innovator podcast, produced by Networld Media Group, Neely Woodson Powell shares with RetailCustomerExperience.com editor Judy…
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Indoor gun range debuts ‘ammo depot’ vending machine
April 25, 2024
An indoor gun range in Ft. Worth, Texas, has launched a vending machine that dispenses ammunition, according to a Mix 93.1 KTYL news report.
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Houston Airports introduces smart vending for feminine products
April 25, 2024
Houston Airports has partnered with restroom management company Trax Analytics to use smart vending machine technology to ensure that its free feminine…
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Printmaker dispenses Appalachian art through vending machines
April 25, 2024
Printmaker Caroline Hertko features her business card sized Appalachian themed prints in a West Virginia vending machine, according to a report in The…
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Gumball.com launches line of crane machines from Coast to Coast Entertainment
April 24, 2024
Gumball.com has launched a new line of modernized crane machines, introducing new themes and prizes to the game, according to a gumball.com report.
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Philadelphia debuts 24/7 cheese vending machine
April 24, 2024
Housed in a bright-red booth outside of Perrystead Dairy, Philadelphia's cheese vending machine offers a wide range of Perrystead's award-winning cheese, plus…
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Burger vending machine co-founders secure $1.5 M 'Shark Tank' investment
April 24, 2024
Dan Braido, Audley Wilson and Andy Siegel, co-founders of the start-up hamburger vending machine company RoboBurger, secured a $1.5 million investment from…
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McDonald’s Singapore debuts Yakiniku burger, burger vending machine
April 23, 2024
On April 25, McDonald's Singapore will launch its Yakiniku burger and a burger vending machine for a limited time, according to a Mothership report. The burger…
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Italian coffee maker Lavazza acquires stake in machine vendor IVS
April 23, 2024
Lavazza is investing further in the machine vending industry by purchasing a stake in IVS for 185 million euros ($197 million). Lavazza hopes to eventually…
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Intelligent vending machine market to experience massive growth in future
April 22, 2024
The intelligent vending machine market has experienced continuous growth in the past few years and is projected to grow at a good pace during the forecast…
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Dispension wants automated beer vending machines in stadiums across Nova Scotia
April 22, 2024
Nova Scotia company Dispension's owners are working to get automated beer vending machines into stadiums across the country, according to a Global News report.
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Scaling back on self-checkout? 5 ways retailers can make it work
by Peter Alcock — Head of Product Marketing, Network Merchants Limited (NMI)
In a post-COVID world, more retailers are turning to self-checkout. The can reduce checkout lines and waiting times, but may not be suitable for customers with…
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Intercard partners with Incredivend’s Skittles Remix digital kiosk
April 19, 2024
Intercard has integrated its cashless technology with Incredivend's Skittles remix digital kiosk. The kiosk dispenses mixes of Skittles candy and customers can…
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Wisconsin elementary school adds library book vending machine
April 18, 2024
Harrison Elementary School in Janesville, Wisconsin, has added a new vending machine in its library, according to a GazetteXtra news report. The machine…
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New York high school district introduces hygiene vending machine
April 18, 2024
The Watertown City School District in New York has installed a hygiene vending machine at Watertown High School. The project was spearheaded by a junior…
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Steve Campbell joins AVS Companies' micro market and vending team
April 17, 2024
AVS Companies announces that Steve Campbell has joined their team as the business development manager, according to a press release.
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