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 nationwide.

Beyond surge pricing: A smarter model for automated retail

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

Should prices inside an automated retail environment change based on current conditions? The technical answer is yes. The more important business answer is: only when the change creates clear or at least a perceived value for the customer and the operator.

Toshiba leader talks customer experience, mobile-first strategy

Eric Williams, senior account executive at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, shares insight on changing customer expectations, the value of a mobile-first strategy in the retail environment and how and why AI will be a game-changer going forward.

Minnesota county seeks input on health vending machine

Cook County Public Health and Human Services in Minnesota is asking residents to help determine what should be stocked in a planned public health vending…

Music & Games

Music and game machines include juke boxes, video games, pinball machines, kiddie rides, crane "claw" machines and lottery machines. Music and game operators often manage amusement centers and arcades.