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St. Louis-area mass transit expands ticket kiosk network

July 29, 2026

MetroLink, the light-rail transit system serving the St. Louis metropolitan area in Missouri and Illinois, has activated upgraded ticket vending equipment at…

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Paladin adds 100 Intercard readers to mobile game trucks

July 27, 2026

Paladin Amusements has installed 100 of Intercard's Impulse Plus readers across its mobile game trucks in New Jersey, according to a press release. The…

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Ford reviews self-checkout kiosks after more workers fired over alleged snack thefts

July 23, 2026

At least four additional Ford employees have been fired recently over accusations that they took snacks without paying at self-checkout kiosks inside company…

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Modern vending: Factory-built, field-tested

by Dale Laszig — Founder, DSL Direct LLC

Behind great vending customer experiences lies a collaborative design process involving cabinet manufacturers, payment providers and software developers. In…

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Former Ford worker in kiosk fiasco considers legal action

July 22, 2026

A former Ford worker has retained an attorney after being fired for allegedly failing to pay for a $1.95 cookie at the Kentucky Truck Plant, according to a…

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Redesigned nickel could impact vending

July 22, 2026

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Common Cents Act, which would formally end penny production and establish rules for rounding cash transactions…

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Legends Entertainment selects Intercard kiosks for Springfield arcade

July 21, 2026

Legends Entertainment in Springfield, Illinois, selected Intercard's cashless technology to manage transactions at its arcade, which will feature more than 10…

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Mega City opens in UK with Sacoa cashless arcade system

July 20, 2026

Mega City, a new entertainment venue in Slough, England, has opened with more than 150 amusement games and attractions spread across four and a half floors.

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UAW to review firings over kiosk payment issues

July 17, 2026

The United Auto Workers is investigating the termination of two Ford employees who were fired after allegedly failing to pay for low-cost food items purchased…

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Coffee imports spared from new Brazil tariffs

July 17, 2026

The National Coffee Association welcomed a decision by the U.S. Trade Representative to exempt coffee, including unflavored instant coffee, from tariffs…

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USPS expands self-service at San Luis post office amid delivery concerns

July 17, 2026

The U.S. Postal Service is expanding services at the San Luis, Arizona, post office as officials continue working to address long-standing mail delivery…

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Does cash still matter?

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

For many operators, accepting bills and coins remains a strategic business decision. While cash transactions continue to decline, eliminating them entirely…

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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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Ford backtracks on worker firing after vending fiasco

July 8, 2026

A veteran electrician who spent 11 years at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville said he has declined an offer to return to work after being fired over…

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Nayax adds AI tools to MoMa management app

July 7, 2026

Payments and loyalty platform provider Nayax has introduced an AI layer for MoMa, its mobile management app for unattended and self-service operators, to help…

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Jump X upgrades to Sacoa tech in Uruguay

July 7, 2026

Sacoa Cashless System has installed its cashless technology at Jump X, a new family entertainment venue inside Jump Club in the Department of Canelones…

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Smart Vend Group expands into Uganda

June 29, 2026

Smart Vend Group has expanded its svgapp smart retail platform into Uganda, according to a press release, marking the company's latest move into the African…

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Beyond route drivers: The growing need for vending technicians

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

As vending machines, micro markets, smart coolers and unattended retail systems become increasingly sophisticated, operators need workers who can do far more…

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The true cost of vending: Why zero cost Is not too good to be true

by Dave Berman — Co-Founder & Director, VendEase

Modern vending should not be something a client has to nurse along. It should be a managed service that quietly does its job: stocked, monitored, maintained…

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Indra wins contract to modernize Washington Metro ticket vending system

June 23, 2026

Spanish engineering and technology company Indra has been awarded a contract by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to modernize the Metro's…

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