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Rapid City teen launches AI-powered vending company
April 15, 2026
Fifteen-year-old John Freidel has launched Rapid Stop, a company operating AI-powered vending machines in Rapid City, S.D., according to a KOTA-TV report.
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Coffee remains the most popular drink in the US
April 15, 2026
Nearly 195 million American adults drink coffee each week, making it the most popular beverage in the United States, according to the Spring 2026 National…
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Louisiana elementary school offers book vending to reward students
April 14, 2026
Evangeline Elementary in Lafayette, La., has introduced a book vending machine in its library, giving students a new incentive to read by rewarding academic…
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Bozeman butcher launches meat vending machine
April 14, 2026
A Montana butcher shop has cut the ribbon on the installation of a 24-hour meat vending machine in Bozeman, according to a KBZK news report. Daniels Gourmet…
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Dallas liquor store tests robotic fulfillment technology
April 14, 2026
A Dallas liquor store is testing a new automated retail concept that replaces traditional shelving with a robotic fulfillment system, according to a Dallas…
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Pennsylvania university deploys wellness vending machine
April 13, 2026
Pennsylvania's Millersville University has installed a wellness vending machine in the Student Memorial Center, according to a Millersville News report…
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McKee Foodservice intros Fieldstone Bakery Chocolate Chip Creme Pies
April 13, 2026
McKee Foodservice has launched a product under its Fieldstone Bakery brand: Chocolate Chip Creme Pies, now available nationwide. The product features a layer…
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Syracuse man arrested in cupcake vending machine explosion
April 13, 2026
A 30-year-old man has been charged in connection with an explosion that damaged a Cupcakes R Me vending machine Friday afternoon in a multi-tenant office…
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Kiosk'Ice advances international expansion
April 13, 2026
Kiosk'Ice, a French manufacturer of autonomous ice production units, is expanding internationally as it positions itself as a provider of on-site ice…
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Anno Robots intros automated barista machine
April 10, 2026
Chinese tech company Anno Robot has developed a vending kiosk equipped with six-axis robotic arms designed to replicate barista techniques and deliver a more…
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Packaged ice trade group reacts to vending machine lead study
April 10, 2026
The International Packaged Ice Association is calling for stronger oversight of vending kiosks and similar retail formats, according to a press release.
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HeroVend launches vending intelligence platform
April 10, 2026
Glen Mills, Pa.-based technology company HeroVend has launched a cloud-based vending intelligence platform designed to give operators real-time visibility into…
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NJ high school students plan vending venture to raise funds
April 10, 2026
High school students in Glen Rock, N.J., have proposed launching a student-run vending machine business to generate ongoing funding for school clubs, according…
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Oakland airport to get COVID test vending machine
April 9, 2026
Travelers passing through California's Oakland International Airport will soon have access to a vending machine that dispenses COVID-19 test kits, according to…
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DC transit system seeks $93M for new fare vending machines
April 9, 2026
The Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, commonly known as Metro, is considering a major overhaul of its fare vending system, with its board…
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UK bakery offering donuts by vending
April 9, 2026
U.K.-based bakery brand Planet Doughnut has introduced a 24/7 vending machine outside its bakery in Shrewsbury, about 24 km northwest of London, according to a…
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State of Convenience Services census forecasts strong growth
April 8, 2026
The National Automatic Merchandising Association Foundation has released its 2024–25 State of Convenience Services census, offering a look at the size and…
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Flower vending added to Netherlands fuel stations
April 8, 2026
Fuel station operator Tamoil Netherlands has partnered with floral retail company Daily Flowers to install automated flower kiosks at its T-Energy gas stations…
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India sees LPG vending
April 7, 2026
India is beginning to roll out automated LPG vending machines, often called "LPG ATMs," to make access to cooking gas faster and more convenient, according to…
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VendGO seeks to reshape the breakroom experience
April 7, 2026
Atlanta-based vending services company VendGO is working to create a more engaging breakroom experience by offering customized workplace solutions, according…
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