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LEGO to release buildable minifigure vending machine set
May 21, 2025
The LEGO Group will soon launch a LEGO Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine set, a 1,343-piece retro-inspired model designed for adult fans.
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PENN casinos betting on Shake Shack
May 21, 2025
Shake Shack is upping the ante in its expansion strategy, partnering with PENN Entertainment Inc. to open up to 10 locations within PENN-owned casinos across…
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URI wellness vending machine offers 24/7 access to health products
May 20, 2025
The University of Rhode Island is providing students with around-the-clock access to low-cost health products through a wellness vending machine in its Robert…
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Farmer's Fridge adds steak salad to vending machine menu
May 20, 2025
Farmer's Fridge, a company known for smart vending machines dispensing fresh meals in locations such as airports and hospitals, has expanded its offerings to…
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Forging loyalty in a no-staff world
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Learn how unattended retail can forge lasting customer loyalty by using personalized, value-driven programs continually improved by data and innovation.
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires key markets from Premium Solutions
May 19, 2025
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired key operating markets from Premium Solutions.
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Zebra Technologies unveils intelligent automation solutions at Automate 2025
May 16, 2025
Zebra Technologies Corp. presented its latest intelligent automation solutions for manufacturing and warehouse operations at Automate 2025.
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Hershey's introduces Milk Chocolate with Caramel Bar for summer
May 16, 2025
The Hershey Company has launched a Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Caramel bar, a limited-edition treat for the summer. The offering combines the classic…
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Coca-Cola Consolidated opens $90M Columbus facility
May 16, 2025
Coca-Cola Consolidated has opened a $90 million distribution and warehouse campus in Columbus, Ohio.
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Pritzker Hageman investigates Listeria outbreak linked to Fresh & Ready Foods
May 15, 2025
The food safety law firm Pritzker Hageman, P.A., is investigating a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks distributed by…
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires PB&J Vending, expanding Atlanta presence
May 15, 2025
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired PB&J Vending, a Metro Atlanta-based refreshment services provider, according to a press release. The move aims…
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Drummonds Elementary launches book vending machine to encourage reading
May 13, 2025
Drummonds Elementary School in Drummonds, Tennessee, has introduced a book vending machine to promote literacy among its students in grades Pre-K through 5.
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The meaningful application: How automation is cultivating a more responsible future
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Automation innovations on display at NAMA 2025 demonstrate a growing trend toward responsible, ethical and sustainable solutions for diverse industries.
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Stone vending machines dispensing porcelain tiles pop up in central London
May 12, 2025
Three vending machines crafted from stone will appear around central London from May 20-22 as part of Clerkenwell Design Week, according to a Londonist report.
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LA County launches vending machines offering free lifesaving health supplies
May 12, 2025
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched 51 Community Health Stations, which are self-serve vending machines providing free overdose…
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365 Retail Markets introduces MarketSight loss prevention for MM6 Mini Kiosks
May 12, 2025
365 Retail Markets, a company specializing in unattended retail technology, has launched MarketSight, an anti-theft add-on for its MM6 Mini kiosks, according…
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Cantaloupe partners with Carnival Cruise Line for Celebration Key dining
May 12, 2025
Cantaloupe, Inc. and Carnival Cruise Line have partnered to implement Cantaloupe's point-of-sale technology at Carnival's exclusive destination, Celebration…
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Birmingham middle-schoolers combat hygiene insecurity with vending machine
May 9, 2025
Middle school students at South Hampton K-8 School have developed a vending machine project aimed at addressing hygiene insecurity in the Ensley, Alabama…
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Epson Robot dispenses custom nail polish in retail kiosk
May 8, 2025
Epson Robots has invested in Blank Beauty Inc., a Tennessee-based startup, to develop a retail kiosk that allows consumers to create custom nail polish colors…
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GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025 concludes successful inaugural event
May 8, 2025
The GTI Southeast Asia Expo 2025, a trade show for the entertainment and attractions industry, wrapped up its inaugural edition at the World Trade Centre Kuala…
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