Vending Kiosks News & Media

The battle for the breakroom: Which automated retail model wins?

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

Micro-markets, smart coolers, connected vending machines and specialty food systems are giving employers and property managers far more choices when providing…

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Estonia pharmacy vending machine bill adds competition safeguards

August 12, 2026

Estonia's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications wants the proposed pharmacy vending machine law to include a post-implementation review conducted by…

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Knott's Berry Farm installs FuelRod charging kiosks

August 11, 2026

FuelRod has installed its second-generation portable charging kiosks at Knott's Berry Farm in Southern California, according to a press release. The service…

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CardVault by Tom Brady launches trading card kiosks

August 10, 2026

CardVault by Tom Brady has introduced automated kiosks offering trading cards and collectibles at what the company describes as fair prices, according to a…

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Prepango scores with FIFA merchandise vending machines

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Automated retailer Prepango used its airport network, remote monitoring and regional sales data to put official World Cup products within reach of travelers…

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Amazon defeats discrimination lawsuit over self-service kiosk thefts

August 6, 2026

A federal judge has dismissed race discrimination and hostile work environment claims brought by Eugene Edmond, a Black former Amazon.com Services employee who…

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Evolvending partners with Amish Pretzel Co. for airport kiosk rollout

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Evolvending has partnered with The Amish Pretzel Co. to offer freshly warmed pretzel products through automated dining kiosks at U.S. airports.

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Solar-powered kiosks expand food access in North Carolina

August 5, 2026

Five organizations in Franklin, North Carolina, have launched Fresh Access Franklin, a network of three free, solar-powered community refrigerator kiosks for…

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New Jersey county launches first harm reduction vending machine

August 4, 2026

Ocean County, New Jersey's first harm reduction vending machine is now operating outside the Suburban Health Clinic in Toms River, offering free, anonymous…

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Evolvending lands at another airport

July 31, 2026

Evolvending has launched its automated food kiosks at Dayton International Airport in partnership with Tailwind Hospitality, according to a LinkedIn post.

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Vending machines replace former newsstand spots in NYC subway stations

July 31, 2026

Cashless vending machines are beginning to appear in New York City subway stations, giving riders access to snacks and beverages as traditional newsstands…

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St. Louis-area mass transit expands ticket kiosk network

July 29, 2026

MetroLink, the light-rail transit system serving the St. Louis metropolitan area in Missouri and Illinois, has activated upgraded ticket vending equipment at…

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Another Alaska town deploys a wellness vending machine

July 27, 2026

Seward, Alaska, officials and the Qutekcak Native Tribe have introduced a community wellness vending machine offering free health and hygiene products around…

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Oklahoma naloxone kiosks face uncertain future

July 24, 2026

Oklahoma organizations that inherited naloxone vending machines from a discontinued state program are trying to preserve access to overdose-prevention supplies…

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Sirius Flex brings vending, amenities to EV charging sites

July 24, 2026

Sirius Buildings has introduced Sirius Flex, a prefabricated amenity structure designed for electric vehicle charging sites, according to a press release.

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Ford reviews self-checkout kiosks after more workers fired over alleged snack thefts

July 23, 2026

At least four additional Ford employees have been fired recently over accusations that they took snacks without paying at self-checkout kiosks inside company…

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Juneau health vending machine blends lifesaving, cultural care

July 23, 2026

The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has opened a vending machine offering free health and healing supplies in downtown Juneau…

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Former Ford worker in kiosk fiasco considers legal action

July 22, 2026

A former Ford worker has retained an attorney after being fired for allegedly failing to pay for a $1.95 cookie at the Kentucky Truck Plant, according to a…

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Trial date set in $200M water vending scam

July 22, 2026

A New York federal judge has scheduled an October 2027 trial for Ryan Wear, the former owner of Water Station Management LLC, according to a Law360 report.

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Devin Janifer – A 15-Month Vending Entrepreneur’s Fresh Food Differentiation Journey

Devin Janifer is a vending operator based in Maryland with only 15 months of industry experience. He runs 3 active locations, including 4 AI smart coolers…

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