Vending News & Media

Tennessee lawmakers push for free feminine hygiene vending machines in schools

February 17, 2026

Tennessee lawmakers are advancing legislation to launch a pilot program for free feminine hygiene vending machines in public schools.

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Regulation creep: 5 policy issues vending operators should watch in 2026

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Taken individually, none of the policy issues is likely to upend the vending industry overnight. Taken together, though, they can reshape the economics of…

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Five Star completes Krodel buy

February 13, 2026

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Five Star Breaktime Solutions has completed its acquisition of the vending and coffee operations of Jasper, Ind.-based Krodel Vending.

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Underwear vending machine goes viral

February 12, 2026

A vending machine selling underwear inside a Delhi Metro station in India has sparked widespread amusement online. The appearance of underwear vending machines…

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What we learned at the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show

As automation moves deeper into physical environments, companies need to plan early for installation, maintenance, repair, and ongoing upgrades across their…

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Can retrofitting save classic vending?

by Dale Laszig — Founder, DSL Direct LLC

What may finally push classic vending machines toward extinction isn’t wear and tear, but the industry’s shift from analog to digital technology.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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