BC university unveils health vending machine

February 11, 2026

The British Columbia Institute of Technology has introduced a MediMart health vending machine at its Burnaby Campus, according to an Education News Canada…

Why Smart Coolers and Vending Kiosks Are Becoming the New “Mini Stores”

If you’ve noticed more vending-style setups in offices, apartments, hospitals, or even airports lately — you’re not imagining it. Retail is shifting fast, and…

VenHub to begin trading on Nasdaq

February 10, 2026

Smart Store operator VenHub Global has received approval to list its shares on the Nasdaq Global Market and has begun trading under the ticker symbol VHUB…

Brooki Bakehouse rolls out cookie vending machine at Australian airport

February 9, 2026

Brooki Bakehouse has launched its first cookie vending machine at the Brisbane Airport International Terminal in Australia, according to a Passenger Terminal…

French Fry vending launches in Ohio

February 6, 2026

Hot Foods Vending has launched a fresh-french-fry vending machine inside Match Point Pickleball Club in Columbus, Ohio, giving players quick access to hot…

Spokane-area vending machine becomes a local landmark

February 5, 2026

An unusual vending machine has become a local attraction in Otis Orchards, a semi-rural community north of Liberty Lake, Washington, where a glowing…

This Coke machine needs a hug

February 5, 2026

A Coca-Cola vending machine spotted in an unidentified Walmart recently invited shoppers to "Hug Me," rewarding those who do so with a free can of Coke.

Pennsylvania jail offers books for young visitors

February 4, 2026

Children visiting incarcerated loved ones at the Berks County Jail in Pennsylvania now have access to a book vending machine designed to make visits more…

Revolutionizing Retail: How SandStar is Leading with Smarter Coolers and Smart Cooler Technology

SandStar is shifting the paradigm for retail by providing integrated AI solutions addressing the challenges businesses face in the selling of chilled products…

Self-service reshaping retail in Australia

February 3, 2026

Self-service is a preferred checkout option for consumers in Australia but shoppers want improvement in the technology.

Australian airport adds seafood vending machine

February 3, 2026

Port Lincoln Airport in South Australia has added a premium seafood vending machine, giving travelers 24-hour access to some of the Eyre Peninsula's local…

Spain’s fruit law could harm vending operators

February 2, 2026

A contentious debate has emerged in Spain over proposed legislation that would require vending machines in public institutions, including hospitals and…

BYU students unveil “dating” vending machine

January 30, 2026

Two Brigham Young University–Idaho students have launched "The Date Machine," a vending machine in Rexburg, Idaho, that dispenses curated date kits designed to…

SandStar TASTE AI Vending Machine -GDM

SandStar’s Premium Taste Series AI Retail Kiosk (30,000+ sold across 30 countries, trusted by 25 Fortune 500 firms) is USA-engineered with precision, boasting…

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SandStar EZEgo AI Vending Machine

SandStar’s EZego AI Vending — with 30,000+ units deployed across 30 countries, trusted by 25 Fortune 500 companies — exemplifies “Real AI. Real Easy.” Its…

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SandStar TASTE AI Vending - CVM

SandStar’s TASTE AI Vending: A smart, elegant AI-powered retail terminal (30,000+ sold across 30 countries, trusted by 25 Fortune 500 firms). It offers 3 size…

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Wisconsin county adds cold-weather supplies to public health vending machines

January 29, 2026

Public health officials in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, have restocked public health vending machines in Appleton and Grand Chute with free cold-weather gear…

Pentagon removes memorabilia vending machine

January 28, 2026

The Department of Defense has removed a Lucky Box loot-style vending machine from the Pentagon's main food hall after it had been in operation for only about a…

9 self-service tech trends to watch

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

The recent Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show kicked off with a keynote on nine self-service trends to keep an eye on in the coming years: including…

Mississippi school intros book vending machine

January 27, 2026

Carver Elementary School in Meridian, Miss., has introduced a new Book Nook vending machine that allows students to earn free books by reading outside of…