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Uber scraps in-car vending test
April 3, 2026
In-car vending machines, once promoted as a convenient add-on for rideshare passengers, are fading from use as companies shift their focus to advertising…
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VenHub ranks in top 10 on most innovative companies list
April 3, 2026
VenHub Global, Inc. has been named to Fast Company's 2026 "Most Innovative Companies," ranking, landing in the top 10 within the retail category.
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NAMA recognizes industry contributors
April 3, 2026
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced the recipients of its 2026 Industry Awards, recognizing individuals and companies that have made…
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Ramen vending machine opens at Penn State
April 3, 2026
An autonomous ramen vending machine offering hot meals on demand has opened at the University of Pennsylvania, offering a new late-night dining option for…
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Ohio seeks to establish rules on vending food taxes
April 3, 2026
A Republican-backed bill in the Ohio House aims to clarify how sales tax applies to food sold through vending machines and micro markets, according to a WCNH…
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Philadelphia makes baby supplies available via vending
April 2, 2026
Maternity Care Coalition is launching an initiative in the Philadelphia region that uses vending-style kiosks to distribute free baby essentials and hygiene…
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South Carolina eyes lottery vending machines
April 2, 2026
South Carolina lottery officials are seeking approval to install ticket vending machines in retail locations statewide as part of an effort to attract younger…
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Missouri gets first soap vending machine
April 2, 2026
A refillable soap vending machine, the Soap Refill Station, has been introduced in downtown Springfield, Mo., after six years of development by local business…
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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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