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NY school unveils STEM vending machine
April 1, 2026
The Rochester Academy of Science in Rochester, New York, has introduced a STEM- focused vending machine designed to provide students with hands-on learning…
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New York honors naloxone vending proponent
April 1, 2026
Public health vending machines, aimed at combating overdose deaths, are among the innovations being recognized as New York City honors municipal workers at the…
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Texas town hosts flower vending machine
March 31, 2026
Texas flower farm Freshly Cut Stems has introduced a flower vending machine in downtown McKinney, offering customers 24/7 access to locally grown bouquets…
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Buc-ee's rolling out specialty coffee vending
March 30, 2026
Roadside retail phenomenon Buc-ees is expanding its beverage offerings through a partnership with Costa Coffee, introducing automated coffee kiosks at…
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Pennsylvania high school to offer breakfast by vending
March 27, 2026
Pennsylvania's DuBois Area School District plans to install a breakfast vending machine at DuBois Area High School to improve student access to morning meals…
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Japan's vending industry shows signs of softening
March 27, 2026
Japan is seeing a gradual decline in the number of vending machines, according to a Financial Times report. The nation currently has about 2.2 million beverage…
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New York law could require contraception vending on college campuses
March 26, 2026
A proposed New York law, the Emergency Contraception Act, would require every campus in the State University of New York and the City University of New York…
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Pizza vending off to a rough start in Houston
March 25, 2026
PizzaForno, a Canadian company known for its automated pizza vending machines, announced ambitious plans in 2022 to expand across Texas. The concept centered…
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Circa Resort & Casino teams with VenHub on autonomous smart store
March 24, 2026
Circa Resort & Casino, in downtown Las Vegas, is partnering with VenHub to bring an autonomous smart store to the resort.
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Michigan dairy rolls out first milk vending machine in US
March 24, 2026
Annie G's Dairy in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has introduced what the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said is the first retail milk vending…
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Target Sports intros ammo vending machines
March 23, 2026
Shooting sports supplier Target Sports USA has introduced ammunition vending machines designed to provide customers with a secure, convenient way to purchase…
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Ina Garten ribbed over post about Hamptons vending machine
March 19, 2026
Celebrity chef Ina Garten recently drew attention online after sharing a photo of a specialty vending machine she discovered in the Hamptons.
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Kande VendTech makes it easy for businesses to request placement
March 19, 2026
Las Vegas–based Kande VendTech, a provider of smart vending solutions, has launched a website designed to make it easier for businesses in the Las Vegas Valley…
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Australian deli revives automat format
March 18, 2026
Melbourne, Australia, sandwich shop Nico's Deli is introducing a self-serve "automat" concept called Night Shift, offering hot, handmade sandwiches through a…
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Lifedrink expands footprint in Japan
March 17, 2026
Japanese beverage manufacturing and distribution firm Lifedrink plans to establish a wholly owned subsidiary, LD Vending Co., as part of its strategy to expand…
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UK bakery chain eyes vending machine rollout
March 16, 2026
British bakery chain Greggs is exploring the possibility of offering its popular bakery items through vending machines in the U.K. as part of a broader push…
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Some tech companies deploying tobacco vending machines
March 13, 2026
Some technology companies, including data integration and analytics firm Palantir Technologies, are stocking office vending machines with nicotine pouches and…
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UK arena unveils autonomous market
March 12, 2026
Co-op Live, the U.K.'s largest live entertainment arena, has launched Europe's first fully frictionless autonomous self-serve market, according to an Event…
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Illinois town eyeing ban on cannabis vending machines
March 11, 2026
The City Council of Wood River, Ill., approved an ordinance banning cigarette and vape vending machines during a recent meeting, according to a report at the…
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Chevron funds book vending machines for Texas school district
March 10, 2026
The Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District in West Texas has begun installing book vending machines across the district to reward students with free…
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