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Mississippi Children's Museum unveils book vending machine
December 9, 2025
The Mississippi Children's Museum in Jackson has unveiled an Inchy's Bookwork Vending Machine through a partnership with Atmos Energy. The machine contains…
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T-Roc Global launches Automated Retail Solutions
December 9, 2025
The Revenue Optimization Companies (T-ROC Global), a provider of people and technology for the global retail market, has launched Automated Retail Solutions…
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Vending machine in The Bronx offers fresh food for food insecure families
December 8, 2025
A vending machine in The Bronx in NYC offers vegetables, proteins and eggs at no cost to food insecure families, according to a UnionRayo report.
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Nashville gets more Narcan vending machines
December 5, 2025
More Narcan vending machines have been popping up across Nashville. Narcan, a drug that can reverse overdoses of opioids, can be found in several locations in…
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Oklahoma library debuts book vending kiosk at local mall
December 5, 2025
A self-service book vending kiosk has been launched by the Tulsa City-County Library, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Automated retail vending market to reach $9.8B by 2031
December 3, 2025
The automated retail vending market will reach $9.8 billion by 2031 in the consumer goods and retail category. It will also grow at a compound annual growth…
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World Giving vending machine arrives in Washington State
December 3, 2025
A World Giving Machine, a vending machine providing opportunities for service and helping others, has returned to the Alderwood in Lynnwood, in Everett…
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Estonia considers self-service pharmacies
December 2, 2025
Estonia's Ministry of Social Affairs is considering creating self-service pharmacies to serve communities without access to pharmacies. With these locations…
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Crypto kiosk operator Crypto Dispensers eyes sale, amid money laundering charge
December 1, 2025
Crypto Dispensers, a crypto ATM operator, is considering selling out for $100 million amid money laundering charges against its founder and CEO, Firas Isa. He…
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NCSA accepting nominations for candy hall of fame
November 27, 2025
The National Confectionery Sales Association is accepting nominations for the its Candy Hall of Fame class of 2026. The hall of fame recognizes remarkable…
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NYC Subway's MetroCard ending, OMNY taking over
November 25, 2025
New York City's subway system is poised to complete its transition away from the yellow MetroCard, beginning in 2026, according to reporting by MSN. The shift…
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LightTheWorld Giving Machines return to Tucson, Arizona
November 24, 2025
The LighttheWorld Giving Machines will one again return to Tucson. The unique "vending machines in reverse" allow residents to buy and donate items like…
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit rolls out vending machines
November 24, 2025
Dallas Area Rapid Transit is introducing touchscreen ticket vending machines to allow customers to purchase tickets. With the machines, customers can buy day…
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Art dispensers created from 'retired cigarette vending machines' increasing footprint
November 20, 2025
The movement to repurpose retired cigarette vending machines into dispensers of original artwork is gaining momentum nationwide, including a stop at the Moxy…
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Hair product access issue leads to beauty supply vending machine
November 19, 2025
A hair product conundrum that proved to be an exasperating experience for a college grad led to the creation of a beauty supply vending machine.
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Sidney, Ohio unveils vending machine offering free Narcan, health supplies
November 18, 2025
Sidney, Ohio has unveiled a vending machine offering free supplies including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, pregnancy tests, COVID and flu tests, hygiene…
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Woman aims to solve period poverty with bathroom ads for free pads
November 17, 2025
Australian Remy Tucker has founded On the House, a startup that aims to fight period poverty — a lack of feminine hygiene products — with ads in bathrooms…
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Lenders file antitrust claim against Selecta Group
November 13, 2025
Selecta Group, a Swiss vending machine operator, and some of the company's majority bondholders, have been sued for allegedly violating U.S. competition law.
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iPhone film vending machines filling a need in Japan
November 13, 2025
Film Labo vending machines in Japan are being embraced by iPhone users given the machine's simple and effective method of applying screen protection film.
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DC vending machine dispenses books near White House
November 13, 2025
A vending machine just steps from the White House, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund is fueling minds with local literature, not snacks.
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