Vending Kiosks News & Media

Toronto PATH kiosk dispenses free short stories to commuters

September 10, 2026

A self-service kiosk in Toronto's PATH pedestrian network is offering commuters free short stories printed on paper, according to a NOW Toronto report. Located…

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Pocahontas State Park launches self-service kayak rental kiosks

September 9, 2026

Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Virginia, has introduced self-service kayak rental kiosks that allow visitors to rent equipment without making a…

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Maryland parks launch sports equipment rental kiosks

September 2, 2026

St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks has completed the rollout of self-service sports equipment rental kiosks at three Maryland parks through a partnership…

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Get those nominations in for Top Women in Retail Technology Awards

September 2, 2026

Know a woman redefining how retailers and businesses engage with consumers or an influential female retail tech leader shaping the future of consumer-facing…

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California Pizza Kitchen pizza vending machine lands at Dayton airport

September 2, 2026

A California Pizza Kitchen automated retail machine is already operating at Dayton International Airport, giving Ohio travelers access to freshly prepared…

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The fresh food frontier, part 2: Fresh vs. frozen is an operating decision

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

Once an operator decides to offer meals through automated retail, another question appears quickly: Fresh or frozen?

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Retail automation market projected to reach $65.4B by 2033

August 26, 2026

The global retail automation market is expected to grow from $30 billion in 2026 to $65.4 billion by 2033, according to a report from Persistence Market…

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NJ library plans 24-hour self-service kiosk

August 25, 2026

The Paterson Public Library in New Jersey plans to install a 24-hour self-service kiosk outside the Community Center at The Heritage in the city's Alexander…

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Murphy USA to test White Castle kiosks at convenience stores

August 24, 2026

Murphy USA plans to introduce automated White Castle food kiosks at select larger-format convenience stores, according to a CSP Daily News report, giving…

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T-ROC to deploy up to 1K California Pizza Kitchen automated retail machines

August 21, 2026

T-ROC Global will deploy and operate as many as 1,000 California Pizza Kitchen automated retail machines nationwide over the next three years under a new…

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Hawks Cay Resort opens arcade with Sacoa cashless technology

August 21, 2026

Sacoa Cashless System has installed its cashless arcade technology at Hawks Cay Resort, a 60-acre destination in Duck Key in the Florida Keys, according to a…

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Farmer's Fridge opens four kiosks at Houston airport

August 21, 2026

George Bush Intercontinental Airport has opened four Farmer's Fridge kiosks, according to the airport's Facebook page, expanding grab-and-go food options for…

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The fresh food frontier, part 1: Compliance before deployment

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

Consumers increasingly expect better food choices in workplaces, hospitals, campuses, residential properties, transportation locations, and other places where…

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NY village unveils self-service canoe rental kiosk

August 20, 2026

The village of Potsdam, New York, has installed a self-service kayak and canoe rental kiosk at Ives Park, with operations expected to begin after officials…

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British railway invests $12.2M in ticket vending machines

August 18, 2026

British passenger rail operator Southeastern plans to install more than 200 ticket vending machines across its rail network as part of a $12.2 million…

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The autonomous pivot: What independent retailers should know before going cashierless

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

Computer vision, smart access, sensor-based product tracking, cloud software, and digital payments have made autonomous retail more accessible across…

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CardVault by Tom Brady adds investors to fuel national expansion

August 17, 2026

CardVault by Tom Brady has assembled its first strategic investor group as the sports collectibles retailer prepares for further expansion, according to a…

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Research spotlight: Self-service technology moves deeper into health care

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Two recent research papers illustrate how kiosks and automated dispensing systems could play broader roles in detecting disease, improving access to medication…

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Maternity Care Coalition to launch community care kiosk in Pennsylvania

August 14, 2026

Maternity Care Coalition will launch a Community Care Kiosk in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 18 at YWCA Tri-County Area…

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Traveller Socks launches automated retail kiosk at French airport

August 12, 2026

French travel comfort brand Traveller Socks has opened its first airport retail installation at Brest Bretagne Airport in France, according to a Global Travel…

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