Vending as social infrastructure: Expanding access to essential goods

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The notion of vending machines delivering public services isn't new. Using those machines to deliver overdose-reversal medications has been expanding across the country.

Foodture: A new category of retail-ready meals

by Kiosk Marketplace

Unattended retail already has fun, but they were not designed for today's consumer who desire consistency, cravability, and performance. Foodture was built to address that gap.

Stern Pinball, Inc. USA

Stern Pinball, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball

State of Convenience Services census forecasts strong growth

The National Automatic Merchandising Association Foundation has released its 2024–25 State of Convenience Services census, offering a look at the size and…

ATMs & Kiosks

Convenience services operators often supplement their vending, coffee service, foodservice and micro market services with ATMs and kiosks. The kiosks play an integral role in micro markets, as noted in the micro market description above.