Event Brief
Japan loses its thirst for vending machines
Filed: Mar 14, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Summary: Drinks companies cut networks as rising costs and driver shortages undermine business model.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Vending machine networks are being cut
WHEN: Mar 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: Rising costs and driver shortages undermine business model
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