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Art vending comes to southern Maryland

July 30, 2026

Artist Anita Evans has introduced a miniature art vending machine in southern Maryland, debuting it July 27 at Boone's Bagels in Leonardtown, according to a…

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Fresh lei vending machines bring Hawaiian tradition to Oahu hotels

July 30, 2026

The Orchid Lei Company has installed vending machines across Oahu, Hawaii, offering fresh flower leis for graduations, celebrations and other occasions…

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Japan-inspired designer toy shop coming to Texas

July 29, 2026

Inspired by Japanese vending machines, cafes and specialty toy shops, Velcrokid Owner Eric Bowman plans to open a designer toy store this fall at 216 W.

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Cupcake vending machine keeps bakery open after hours

July 15, 2026

The Taste of Gold Cakery in Aiken, South Carolina, has introduced a refrigerated outdoor vending machine that allows customers to purchase gourmet cupcakes and…

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Cloth bag vending machine supports plastic ban in India

July 14, 2026

A cloth carry bag vending machine has been installed at the EC Block Market in Salt Lake, India, as part of a broader state initiative to reduce plastic waste…

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Rhode Island shop turns art vending machines into collector destination

July 9, 2026

East Side Cheese & Provisions in Providence, Rhode Island, has become an unexpected destination for art collectors after installing two vending machines…

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Propane Vending Corp. launches smartphone-powered tank vending system

July 8, 2026

Propane Vending Corp. has introduced PVC One, a propane tank vending system that allows customers to complete purchases entirely on their smartphones…

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Japan's vending industry facing major headwinds

July 7, 2026

Japan's vending machine industry is undergoing a major restructuring as beverage companies reduce their reliance on automated retail in response to declining…

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Aspect Bullion expands precious metals vending network in India

July 1, 2026

Aspect Bullion & Refinery has expanded its network of precious metals vending machines with two installations in Mumbai, according to a Retail4Growth…

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Vadzo intros camera for touchless interactions

June 30, 2026

Vadzo Imaging has introduced the Falcon-521CRS, a 5-megapixel USB 3.0 camera module designed specifically for interactive kiosks, digital signage and other…

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Automated retail helps drive FIFA merchandising windfall

June 29, 2026

The soccer governing body FIFA has dramatically expanded the retail reach of the 2026 World Cup by placing officially licensed merchandise in thousands of…

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Ohio hospital adds self-service floral vending machine

June 26, 2026

An Ohio florist has expanded her business beyond a traditional storefront by launching a floral vending machine at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in…

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Illinois town tightens tobacco vending machine regulations

June 25, 2026

The Jerseyville, Illinois, City Council has approved revisions to its tobacco vending machine ordinance, updating local regulations to align with state law…

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Minneapolis vending machine spotlights local artists

June 23, 2026

A miniature art vending machine inside Inkwell Booksellers in Minneapolis is helping artists reach new audiences while generating income from their work…

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Perfume vending machines gain traction in Japan

June 22, 2026

Japanese fragrance companies are expanding beyond traditional retail channels to attract new customers through personalized consultations and self-service…

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Gambling devices seized in Missouri

June 19, 2026

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that state and local law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at the Sit-N-Spin gaming…

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Tord Olav Dønnum on the future of autonomous foodservice

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Tord Olav Dønnum discusses how robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping foodservice operations and how autonomous kitchens can help…

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Armaf turns airport traffic into fragrance sales with smart kiosk

June 16, 2026

Dubai-based Travel Retail Sales & Services, working with fragrance brand Armaf and Abu Dhabi Airports, has introduced what the companies describe as the…

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Art vending machine to summer at Coney Island

June 15, 2026

Mystry Mart, an art-focused vending machine concept that dispenses original works from emerging artists, has launched a summer installation in Coney Island…

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In bear country, there’s a vending machine for that

May 26, 2026

A chance encounter with a lack of bear spray in Alaska inspired two travelers to create Bear Spray Shack, a vending machine system that rents bear spray to…

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