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Vending machine market to reach $45.9T by 2035

January 8, 2026

North America leads the market due to widespread adoption of automated retail technologies and advanced payment systems.

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Japan fights food waste with discounted food lockers

January 7, 2026

Keikyu Corp and Alpha Locker System Co. introduced an automated locker system at Kanazawa-Bunko Station that provides discounted pastries that would otherwise…

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Smart locker software market on healthy growth path

January 5, 2026

The smart locker software market, which was valued at $1.2 billion in 2024, is projected to hit $3.5 billion by 2033, according to a Verified Market Report…

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NYC Asian cultural hub offers self-serve tea-infused vodka vending machine

January 2, 2026

An Asian hub called Hue House in Midtown Manhattan in New York City is home to a self-serve tea-infused vodka vending machine.

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Kentucky convention centers deploy smart-vending program

December 31, 2025

Visitors to Kentucky's convention sites may access high-end local snacks and interactive technology following the launch of a "smart" vending program at the…

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Rollney Singapore deploys robotic ice cream vending machine

December 30, 2025

Rollney Singapore, a dessert brand, has launched a fully robotic soft-serve ice cream vending machine.

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Man facing charges of Ponzi vending machine scam

December 29, 2025

Jordan Chirico, 41, has been charged with allegedly running a more than $200 million Ponzi scheme involving water vending machines. He is facing criminal…

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Hershey acquires LesserEvil snack company

December 26, 2025

Hershey Company has completed it acquisition of the LesserEvil snack company.

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Missouri city deploys medication-dispensing machines

December 24, 2025

The Pettis County Health Center has expanded community access to life-saving emergency medication with the installation of three Narcan vending machines, now…

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India's Northeast Frontier Railway commissions ticket vending machines

December 23, 2025

The Northeast Frontier Railway in India has commissioned 21 automatic ticket vending machines. The machines have been placed in 15 railways stations under the…

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Vending machine doles out free meals in Kentucky

December 23, 2025

A vending machine in Lexington, Kentucky is providing free meals and to-purchase meals round the clock.

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CoffeeBot Malaysia intros gamified vending machines

December 22, 2025

CoffeeBot Malaysia, a smart coffee vending company, has partnered with digital engagement company OneOne to provide gamified vending machines. There are 4…

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Vending machine boasts books from local authors

December 19, 2025

A book vending machine in Washington, D.C. is promoting books by local authors.

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Vending machine offers luxury car fragrances

December 18, 2025

Carfume, which offers luxury car fragrances, has launched vending machines in the U.K. that offers the company's full range of products.

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Massachusetts school swaps snacks for stories with book vending machine

December 17, 2025

A Massachusetts elementary school is turning to automated retail to boost literacy, swapping traditional snack dispensing for a machine stocked entirely with…

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Kraft Heinz hires Steve Cahillane as CEO

December 16, 2025

Kraft Heinz has chosen Steve Cahillane, former Kellanoa chief, as CEO come Jan. 1, 2026.

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Singapore provides Ferrari vending machine

December 15, 2025

Autobahn Motors recently installed a 15-story tower in Singapore that acts as a luxury vehicle vending machine, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bentleys and…

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Stationery vending machine market to reach $1.2B by 2033

December 12, 2025

The global Stationery Vending Machine market in the Consumer Goods and Retail category is projected to reach USD 1.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.5…

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