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Texas lottery self-serve vending machines now require photo ID
January 26, 2026
The Texas Lottery self-service vending machines now require one extra step for ticket buyers. They'll need to scan their government photo ID when using the…
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Pentagon food court hosts Pokémon vending machine
January 23, 2026
A collectible vending machine operated by Lucky Box Vending has appeared in the Pentagon food court, according to a 404 Media report, offering visitors the…
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Naloxone vending machines performing life-saving function
One of the fastest-growing vending applications today is in the public health space, with announcements of the deployment of naloxone-dispensing machines…
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New Orleans hospital rolls out book vending machine
January 21, 2026
New Orleans East Hospital has partnered with The Center for Literacy and Learning to install a book vending machine in the hospital's Emergency Department…
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Malaysia transportation agency intros reverse vending machines
January 21, 2026
The Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, a government agency that handles urban public transport in Malaysia, has launched reverse vending machines to drive greater…
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Atlanta vending machines to offer free pet food
January 20, 2026
Two Atlanta-based organizations are partnering to help families facing financial or housing instability stay together with their animals during times of…
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Nebraska health organization providing free hygiene supplies via vending
January 19, 2026
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department in Nebraska has introduced four HealthToGo vending machines across the city of Lincoln to provide residents with…
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Naloxone vending machine at Massachusetts jail proves successful
January 16, 2026
A naloxone vending machine installed at the Middlesex Jail & House of Corrections in Massachusetts has been used dozens of times, according to Middlesex…
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Sean Duffy pushes fresh vending in $1B airport overhaul
January 15, 2026
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is calling for a "Golden Age" of travel, centered on a $1 billion initiative to modernize airport terminals with…
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Card processing fees pose a challenge to vending machine operators
With card acceptance becoming a near-necessity in vending due to declining cash usage, processing fees can put meaningful pressure on already thin margins.
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Atlanta transit debuts ticket vending machines
January 12, 2026
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is modernizing its fare collection strategy with ticket vending machines.
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A look back at vending in 2025, what's ahead in 2026
Taken together, the vending stories of 2025, and the outlook for 2026, suggest an industry that is steadily redefining its role.
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Vending machine market to reach $45.9T by 2035
January 8, 2026
North America leads the market due to widespread adoption of automated retail technologies and advanced payment systems.
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Smart locker software market on healthy growth path
January 5, 2026
The smart locker software market, which was valued at $1.2 billion in 2024, is projected to hit $3.5 billion by 2033, according to a Verified Market Report…
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NYC Asian cultural hub offers self-serve tea-infused vodka vending machine
January 2, 2026
An Asian hub called Hue House in Midtown Manhattan in New York City is home to a self-serve tea-infused vodka vending machine.
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Rollney Singapore deploys robotic ice cream vending machine
December 30, 2025
Rollney Singapore, a dessert brand, has launched a fully robotic soft-serve ice cream vending machine.
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Man facing charges of Ponzi vending machine scam
December 29, 2025
Jordan Chirico, 41, has been charged with allegedly running a more than $200 million Ponzi scheme involving water vending machines. He is facing criminal…
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Hershey acquires LesserEvil snack company
December 26, 2025
Hershey Company has completed it acquisition of the LesserEvil snack company.
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India's Northeast Frontier Railway commissions ticket vending machines
December 23, 2025
The Northeast Frontier Railway in India has commissioned 21 automatic ticket vending machines. The machines have been placed in 15 railways stations under the…
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Vending machine doles out free meals in Kentucky
December 23, 2025
A vending machine in Lexington, Kentucky is providing free meals and to-purchase meals round the clock.
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