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Greater Vancouver Food Bank launches vending machines at SkyTrain stations
September 1, 2026
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank has launched vending machines at two Vancouver SkyTrain stations to sell products made from surplus fruit that otherwise could…
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Historic 'Star Wars' vending machine disappears, homemade version takes its place
September 1, 2026
A vintage "Star Wars"-themed vending machine that became an unusual neighborhood landmark in Pittsburgh has disappeared, leaving behind what appears to be a…
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Improved reading scores follow book vending
September 1, 2026
Ridgeway Elementary School in Hamilton, Ohio, has added a book vending machine that allows students to earn free books as rewards for positive behavior and…
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Study explores expanding contraception vending across New York campuses
August 31, 2026
Researchers at Binghamton University are studying the use of emergency contraception vending machines on New York college campuses and whether students want…
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Sacoa powers cashless payments at new Saudi entertainment venue
August 31, 2026
Sacoa Cashless System has supplied the technology infrastructure for BOLTS, a new social entertainment venue in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, according to a press…
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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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Mini art vending machines showcase Des Moines artists
August 28, 2026
A new public art program has placed miniature art vending machines at five locations in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, according to a press release. Operation…
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OC Transpo to add snack vending machines at Ottawa transit stations
August 28, 2026
Canadian transportation provider OC Transpo plans to install snack vending machines at several O-Train and bus stations in Ottawa this fall, according to a CTV…
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Purdue partners with LumiNicole on automated beauty, wellness store
August 28, 2026
Purdue University has partnered with beauty products firm LumiNicole to expand access to beauty, wellness and personal care products while creating…
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The fresh food frontier, part 2: Fresh vs. frozen is an operating decision
by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC
Once an operator decides to offer meals through automated retail, another question appears quickly: Fresh or frozen?
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Protecting the unattended: Let's count the ways
by Dale Laszig — Founder, DSL Direct LLC
As vending machines lean into the digital world, transmitting temperatures, inventory levels, machine health and other data to vending management systems…
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99 Spoons claims top spot in U.S. frozen dessert vending
August 27, 2026
99 Spoons, a manufacturer and distributor of automated frozen dessert kiosks, says it has sold more than 350 machines and supports more than 200 independent…
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Ohio school district adds book vending machines
August 27, 2026
Hamilton City School District in Ohio has installed book vending machines at all seven of its elementary schools, according to a Local 12 News report, giving…
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Speedy Pie pizza vending machine opens in Iowa town
August 27, 2026
A new Speedy Pie automated pizza vending machine has opened in Bettendorf, Iowa, giving Quad Cities customers access to hot pizza around the clock, according…
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Don't forget: ARKI Awards nomination deadline is Sept. 4
August 27, 2026
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2026 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards. The Sept. 4 deadline is approaching for companies…
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Nayax to acquire IPS Group for $350M
August 26, 2026
Nayax Ltd. has agreed to acquire smart parking technology provider IPS Group Inc. from Windjammer Capital Investors for $350 million in cash, according to a…
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Retail automation market projected to reach $65.4B by 2033
August 26, 2026
The global retail automation market is expected to grow from $30 billion in 2026 to $65.4 billion by 2033, according to a report from Persistence Market…
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Special Olympics GB to test accessible reverse vending
August 26, 2026
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Exchange for Change and Special Olympics Great Britain will conduct an accessibility trial of reverse vending machines during…
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Smart DRS processes 150K reusable cup returns
August 26, 2026
Dublin, Ireland-based Smart DRS says its automated deposit-return technology has processed more than 150,000 reusable cups since its first live deployment in…
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Northern Ireland towns plan healthier vending standards
August 25, 2026
Derry City and Strabane District Council in Northern Ireland is moving to make products sold through vending machines at public facilities healthier, beginning…
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