Vending News & Media

Certified reverse vending machine list released ahead of deposit return launch

November 6, 2026

Exchange for Change has published its first list of certified reverse vending machines ahead of the deposit return scheme's scheduled launch Oct. 1, 2027…

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Invenda offers vending machine screens for advertising

November 6, 2026

Swiss technology company Invenda Group AG is offering advertising across its smart vending network through Atlas, a platform that connects screen-based…

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Charitable vending machines return to Chicago area

November 6, 2026

Light the World Giving Machines will return to the Chicago area Nov. 14, allowing visitors to make donations by selecting items on vending machines and paying…

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Fastenal makes vending part of its industrial supply strategy

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Fastenal combines industrial vending, monitored inventory bins and replenishment services to help businesses control supply use and keep operations running.

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The kiosk shift, part 4: The real cost starts after deployment

by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC

Operating a kiosk fleet takes more than low-cost hardware. Remote management, security updates, diagnostics, standardization and long-term support shape total…

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Vending people and company news, week ending Nov. 5, 2026

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Gary Crompton, president and CEO of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group, has received the Jay B. Silverstein Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for…

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India’s Tamil Nadu state approves automated liquor bottle returns

November 5, 2026

Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, has approved a phased transition to reverse vending machines and other authorized collection points for its liquor…

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Global retail vending machine market projected to reach $56B by 2036

November 4, 2026

The global retail vending machine market is projected to reach $56.5 billion by 2036, up from an estimated $20.5 billion in 2026, according to a report from…

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Operative IQ, Signifi partner to bring intelligent vending to EMS agencies

November 4, 2026

Operative IQ, a provider of operational management software for emergency medical services and public safety agencies, has partnered with Signifi Solutions…

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Sheehan Brothers Vending marks 70 years in unattended retail

November 4, 2026

Sheehan Brothers Vending, a third-generation, family-owned vending and unattended retail operator based in Springfield, Ohio, is celebrating 70 years in…

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Guggenheim Museum introduces art vending machine

November 3, 2026

The Guggenheim Museum in New York City has installed a vending machine that dispenses miniature art prints created by Brooklyn-born artist Anastasia Inciardi…

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Ford uses vending machine to distribute 3D-printed tools

November 3, 2026

Ford Motor Co. is using a vending machine to give assembly team leaders access to 3D-printed parts used in F-150 pickup production at its River Rouge factory…

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Vontier simplifies fuel equipment management

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Vontier's Invenco Asset Management Cloud Platform addresses one of the most important operational challenges facing fuel retailers: maintaining visibility and…

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Connect Media spotlights the 2026 Top Women in Retail Technology Awards

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The 25 female retail innovators come from a variety of sectors, from brands striving to drive a rewarding customer experience to technology providers…

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Study IDs ways to improve harm reduction vending for vets

November 2, 2026

Harm reduction vending machines could improve access to health supplies for formerly homeless veterans in supportive housing, according to a study published in…

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PastaNito expands hot meal vending, plans digital cafes

November 2, 2026

York, Pennsylvania-based PastaNito is expanding its vending business as part of a broader national growth strategy. Its machines serve pasta meals at Lockheed…

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Atmos completes book vending rollout at Texas school district

November 2, 2026

Atmos Energy has donated book vending machines to all 14 elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District in Texas, completing the rollout…

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Free vending still needs an operating plan

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Free health vending machines need more than startup grants. Reliable funding, clear staffing responsibilities and partnerships with vending operators can keep…

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India metro systems to introduce ticket vending machines

October 30, 2026

Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corp. will begin operating ticket vending machines Oct. 30 at stations along active metro routes in Bhopal and Indore, India, The…

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TNS adds smart routing to payment orchestration platform

October 30, 2026

Transaction Network Services has added smart routing capabilities to its Payment Orchestration platform to help businesses increase payment approvals and…

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