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Maryland couple sues DFY Vending over $135K vending machine deal

August 31, 2026

A Maryland couple has sued DFY Vending LLC and its chief executive, Alexander "Ben" Pirrie, alleging they paid $135,000 for five smart vending machines as part…

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Caitlin Clark Foundation installs book vending machine at Iowa children's hospital

August 19, 2026

The Caitlin Clark Foundation has installed a book vending machine at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City, according to an Iowa…

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Singapore vending business collapse leaves investors facing millions in losses

August 17, 2026

More than 40 investors in Singapore reportedly invested as much as $4 million in Nozomii Vending and related ventures operated by Lim Jian Bin, also known as…

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CardVault by Tom Brady adds investors to fuel national expansion

August 17, 2026

CardVault by Tom Brady has assembled its first strategic investor group as the sports collectibles retailer prepares for further expansion, according to a…

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CardVault by Tom Brady launches trading card kiosks

August 10, 2026

CardVault by Tom Brady has introduced automated kiosks offering trading cards and collectibles at what the company describes as fair prices, according to a…

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Five Star opens expanded Nashville distribution center

August 10, 2026

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has opened a consolidated regional office and distribution center in Antioch, a Nashville, Tennessee, neighborhood, according to…

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KeyMe appoints Alex Coello to lead mobile car-key service expansion

August 10, 2026

KeyMe Locksmiths has named Alex Coello general manager of mobile, according to a press release, placing him in charge of the company's expanding on-site…

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French teen fined $465 in Singapore straw-licking stunt

July 31, 2026

A Singapore court fined a 19-year-old French student 600 Singapore dollars, or about $465, after he licked a straw from an orange juice vending machine and…

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Aramark earns 10th Disability Index Top Scorer recognition

July 31, 2026

Aramark has been named a Top Scorer on the 2026 Disability Index, according to a press release, marking the 10th time the hospitality and services company has…

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Aramark ranks among Philadelphia’s top employers

July 28, 2026

Aramark has placed among the top three employers in the Extra-Large Company category of the Philadelphia Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work awards…

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Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires Weber Custom Vending

July 24, 2026

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Weber Custom Vending, expanding its vending and micro market operations in the Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, areas…

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Trial date set in $200M water vending scam

July 22, 2026

A New York federal judge has scheduled an October 2027 trial for Ryan Wear, the former owner of Water Station Management LLC, according to a Law360 report.

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Singapore delays case over vending machine straw licking

July 15, 2026

A Singapore court has postponed the case of a 19-year-old French student accused of filming himself licking a straw from a juice vending machine and placing it…

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Aramark expands workforce development program for neurodiverse students

July 13, 2026

Aramark celebrated the graduation of eight interns from its Project SEARCH workforce development program at the company's global headquarters in Philadelphia…

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UK's AVA announces board members

July 13, 2026

The U.K.-based Automatic Vending Association has announced changes to its board of directors, naming Chris Skipper as the organization's new chair, according…

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Nestlé's Michael Schwartz takes helm of NAMA board

July 2, 2026

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has named Michael Schwartz chair of its board of directors for the 2026-27 term, according to a press release.

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Pat Liebler to lead Aramark's AI data center services unit

June 26, 2026

Aramark has appointed Pat Liebler as president and CEO of Aramark Nexus, a newly created business unit focused on providing integrated support services for…

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Shohei Ohtani takes over Tokyo vending machines

June 22, 2026

Japanese beverage company Ito En has installed six special-edition vending machines at Tokyo's Sensoji Temple featuring artwork of Los Angeles Dodgers star…

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NAMA names Maxine Waters as Industry Champion

June 16, 2026

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has named Maxine Waters its 2026 Industry Champion, according to a press release, recognizing the…

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Hippo Vending founder recognized for achievements

June 11, 2026

Sandra H. Lovstad, founder of Hippo Vending, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who, which recognizes individuals based on professional…

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