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Ray Friedrich talks AI, automation, next era of self-service
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Ray Friedrich reflects on the lessons learned from introducing some of the industry's earliest self-service technologies, discusses how AI is changing customer…
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UAW to review firings over kiosk payment issues
July 17, 2026
The United Auto Workers is investigating the termination of two Ford employees who were fired after allegedly failing to pay for low-cost food items purchased…
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Coffee imports spared from new Brazil tariffs
July 17, 2026
The National Coffee Association welcomed a decision by the U.S. Trade Representative to exempt coffee, including unflavored instant coffee, from tariffs…
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USPS expands self-service at San Luis post office amid delivery concerns
July 17, 2026
The U.S. Postal Service is expanding services at the San Luis, Arizona, post office as officials continue working to address long-standing mail delivery…
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Debate grows over Washington D.C. overdose prevention vending machines
July 17, 2026
Washington, D.C.'s overdose prevention vending machines are facing renewed scrutiny as the D.C. Public Space Committee reviews permits for 14 machines that…
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Yucca Valley says no to self-service water vending station
July 17, 2026
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission in California's Mojave Desert has rejected a proposal to install a Watermill Express self-service water and ice vending…
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NAMA opens nominations for 2026 Coffee Legend Award
July 16, 2026
The National Automatic Merchandising Association is accepting nominations for its 2026 Coffee Legend of the Year Award, which honors individuals who have…
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Indian state to revive milk vending
July 16, 2026
The Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Ltd., in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, plans to revive its Aavin milk vending machines more…
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XMAI targets U.S. automated retail market with new distributor program
July 16, 2026
XMAI Vending has launched a U.S. distributor program aimed at helping vending operators, entrepreneurs and distributors expand into the market for AI-powered…
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Pioneer Vending renews leadership coaching partnership
July 15, 2026
Pioneer Vending has renewed its business coaching partnership with The GrowthPro Group, according to a press release, extending a program aimed at…
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Delaware rolls out sports betting kiosks statewide
July 15, 2026
The Delaware Lottery has completed the rollout of self-service sports betting kiosks at all 89 Sports Lottery retail locations and the state's three casinos…
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Cupcake vending machine keeps bakery open after hours
July 15, 2026
The Taste of Gold Cakery in Aiken, South Carolina, has introduced a refrigerated outdoor vending machine that allows customers to purchase gourmet cupcakes and…
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Singapore delays case over vending machine straw licking
July 15, 2026
A Singapore court has postponed the case of a 19-year-old French student accused of filming himself licking a straw from a juice vending machine and placing it…
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2nd public health vending machine coming to Wisconsin county
July 14, 2026
A second public health vending machine will be installed in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, later this month, according to a Seehafer News report, expanding…
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Dutch fuel retailer Tamoil adds smart coffee kiosks
July 14, 2026
Tamoil Netherlands has introduced EnRoute smart coffee kiosks at two of its unstaffed fuel stations, according to a Mobility Energy report, expanding food and…
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Netherlands accelerates bulk reverse vending rollout
July 14, 2026
The Netherlands has nearly doubled the number of bulk reverse vending machines available for returning deposit containers, increasing from 90 to 170 during the…
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Cloth bag vending machine supports plastic ban in India
July 14, 2026
A cloth carry bag vending machine has been installed at the EC Block Market in Salt Lake, India, as part of a broader state initiative to reduce plastic waste…
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Nominations open for 2026 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
The organizers of the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show are accepting nominations for the 2026 ARKI Awards, recognizing the companies, products…
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Aramark expands workforce development program for neurodiverse students
July 13, 2026
Aramark celebrated the graduation of eight interns from its Project SEARCH workforce development program at the company's global headquarters in Philadelphia…
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UK's AVA announces board members
July 13, 2026
The U.K.-based Automatic Vending Association has announced changes to its board of directors, naming Chris Skipper as the organization's new chair, according…
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