Custom vending machines boost revenue at Denver gym chain

July 13, 2026

A 12-location boutique gym chain in the Denver metropolitan area has replaced an honor-system refrigerator with custom-branded vending machines, generating up…

Evolvending brings White Castle, Wow Bao vending to MSP Airport

July 13, 2026

Automated food vending has arrived at the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, according to a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal report, allowing…

Scandit debuts AI age verification for self-checkout

July 10, 2026

Smart data capture solutions provider Scandit has introduced Age Verified Self-Checkout, a vision AI-powered solution that automates age verification for…

Coca-Cola, Merlin renew reverse vending rewards program

July 10, 2026

Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments have renewed their reverse vending machine recycling campaign for a fifth consecutive year, according to a report in the…

What 2 studies reveal about self-service success

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Two academic studies suggest the most effective self-service deployments balance automation with accessibility and user-centered design. Although the research…

Does cash still matter?

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

For many operators, accepting bills and coins remains a strategic business decision. While cash transactions continue to decline, eliminating them entirely…

Ohio county installs first harm reduction vending machine

July 9, 2026

Belmont County, Ohio, has launched its first free harm reduction vending machine at the Wayne L. Hayes Tower in Martins Ferry, according to a Times Leader…

Rhode Island shop turns art vending machines into collector destination

July 9, 2026

East Side Cheese & Provisions in Providence, Rhode Island, has become an unexpected destination for art collectors after installing two vending machines…

UK dairy farm plans self-service milk vending station

July 9, 2026

A dairy farm near Barrow, England, has applied for planning permission to install a self-service milk vending hut that would allow customers to purchase fresh…

Propane Vending Corp. launches smartphone-powered tank vending system

July 8, 2026

Propane Vending Corp. has introduced PVC One, a propane tank vending system that allows customers to complete purchases entirely on their smartphones…

Vending machine market poised to double by 2032

July 8, 2026

The global vending machine market is projected to grow from $18.3 billion in 2021 to $37.2 billion by 2032, according to an Allied Market Research report…

Ford backtracks on worker firing after vending fiasco

July 8, 2026

A veteran electrician who spent 11 years at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville said he has declined an offer to return to work after being fired over…

Colorado county releases naloxone kiosk impact report

July 8, 2026

Colorado's Mesa County Public Health department has released its first annual Naloxone Kiosk Impact Report, highlighting the success of its public naloxone…

Streamline Vending Fleet Operations: IoT Remote Management Built for AI Vending Machines & Smart Coolers

Managing dispersed AI vending machines and smart coolers poses operational headaches. Regular on-site checks waste labor and travel, with no live visibility…

Nayax adds AI tools to MoMa management app

July 7, 2026

Payments and loyalty platform provider Nayax has introduced an AI layer for MoMa, its mobile management app for unattended and self-service operators, to help…

Jump X upgrades to Sacoa tech in Uruguay

July 7, 2026

Sacoa Cashless System has installed its cashless technology at Jump X, a new family entertainment venue inside Jump Club in the Department of Canelones…

Nebraska OKs lottery ticket vending machines

July 7, 2026

Beginning with Nebraska's new fiscal year, lottery tickets can now be sold through vending machines under a new state law approved during the most recent…

Japan's vending industry facing major headwinds

July 7, 2026

Japan's vending machine industry is undergoing a major restructuring as beverage companies reduce their reliance on automated retail in response to declining…

Wimbledon pilots reverse vending ahead of UK deposit return launch

July 6, 2026

A pilot of the U.K.'s upcoming deposit return scheme debuted during the Wimbledon Championships Qualifying Competition in Roehampton, southwest London…

Thirsty monkeys target vending machine in China

July 6, 2026

A group of monkeys was caught on video attempting to raid a refrigerated vending machine in Guiyang, in China's Guizhou province, after climbing onto the unit…