Vending News & Media

Mini Melts, Magnum partner on frozen treats vending

May 13, 2026

Mini Melts USA and The Magnum Ice Cream Company have entered into a strategic partnership to expand the distribution of premium frozen treats through automated…

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Modern vending's smart alternatives

by Dale Laszig — Founder, DSL Direct LLC

Modern vending is expanding, bringing new opportunities for consumers, business owners, operators and investors alike. Successful operators are combining…

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Wisconsin county adds free gun locks to health vending machines

May 12, 2026

Officials in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, have expanded a public health vending machine initiative to include free gun trigger locks and cable locks aimed at…

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Thieves break into Sacramento flower vending machine

May 12, 2026

A flower vending machine operated by Everest Flowers and Gifts in Sacramento, California, was damaged during a break-in on the Saturday before Mother's Day…

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Scotsman's vending side hustle rakes in $58K

May 11, 2026

A Scottish man says a vending machine side business he launched during the cost-of-living crisis is on track to generate more than $58,000 in annual revenue…

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Vending machine bombing suspects made two failed attempts before blast

May 11, 2026

Two men accused of detonating an explosive inside a cupcake vending machine in Syracuse allegedly attempted to access the building housing the machine on two…

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Scotland gets first flower vending machine

May 8, 2026

Scotland's first flower vending machine has opened in Edinburgh at the St. James Quarter, according to a report in The Herald, offering customers 24-hour…

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Smoodi expands healthcare deployments

May 8, 2026

Automated smoothie machine developer smoodi has deployed six of its machines at Baptist Hospital of Miami and West Kendall Baptist Hospital as part of its…

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Amazon adds Ozempic to pharmacy kiosks

May 8, 2026

Amazon Pharmacy is expanding its diabetes treatment offerings by adding the pill version of Ozempic to its pharmacy platform and select kiosks, while also…

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Redistricting ripple effects: How political map changes could impact vending

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Redistricting efforts underway across the country could create new regulatory and operational challenges for vending and convenience services operators.

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Vending Village launches 7-day protected transaction process

May 7, 2026

Toronto-based vending location marketplace Vending Village has introduced a "7-Day Protected Transaction Process" to reduce risk for vending operators…

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Tribe Coffee debuts solar-powered Jeep Espresso Bar

May 7, 2026

San Diego-based Tribe Coffee recently showcased its automated, solar-powered Jeep Coffee Wagon at The NAMA Show in Los Angeles, according to a press release…

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Vendplacer launches machine locator platform

May 6, 2026

Vending locator firm VendPlacer has launched a two-sided online marketplace designed to connect independent vending machine operators with property owners…

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UK vending operators shifting to high-value products

May 6, 2026

The U.S. vending industry remains largely focused on traditional snack-and-beverage models, but the United Kingdom is advancing a broader "automated retail…

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Tennessee school gets hygiene vending machine

May 5, 2026

Regional health plan brand Wellpoint Tennessee, in partnership with Archie's Promise, has installed a hygiene vending machine at East Ridge Middle School in…

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Baltimore restaurateur leaves cook line for vending route

May 5, 2026

A former Baltimore restaurateur is expanding into unattended retail, launching a vending business focused on fresh food options, according to a WBAL News…

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Vending startup helps fight human trafficking

May 4, 2026

A small vending startup in Grand Junction, Colorado, is testing a modern, cashless approach with two machines installed at the local police station, according…

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Renovated Philly bus station features new design, increased vending options

May 4, 2026

Vending machines are a key part of a newly renovated intercity bus terminal in Philadelphia, offering travelers food, drinks and travel essentials as the…

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Secure your automated retail future

by Robert Holley — Head of Channel, New Routes to Market, Aeris

True operational resilience requires a strategy that treats cellular connectivity as a core part of the enterprise network. This involves moving toward…

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Elite Robots takes barista kiosk to the world stage

May 1, 2026

China-based Elite Robots has introduced RoboBarista, a fully autonomous coffee kiosk designed for high-traffic environments such as hotels, offices and transit…

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