How can vendors and operators work together successfully?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Vendors and operators need to rethink their relationship to be successful with automated retail.

Automated retail finds a home in apartment communities

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Automated retail is finding a home in apartment communities as micro markets, smart coolers and autonomous stores offer residents convenient access to everyday essentials. For property owners and vending operators, the growing market presents opportunities to enhance amenities, generate revenue and reach new customers.

People and company news, week ending Oct. 30, 2026

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Intercard has appointed Marcos Gonzalez as its Latin America and Caribbean sales manager, according to a press release. Gonzalez brings more than 15 years of…

Toshiba VP shares insight on the retail tech deployment strategy

In this episode of the CX Innovators Podcast the topic is retail innovation. Naresh Keswani, VP of software and AI at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, shares insight on how to get the most of a retail technology deployment.

UCLA expands health vending access with round-the-clock machine

UCLA is expanding its campus health vending program, including a Be Well Bruin Express machine outside the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center that…

Foodservice

Foodservice is the “backbone” for many convenience services operators. The operator provides meals at a client location, usually preparing most of the food onsite. Convenience services operators often supplement this service with vending machines at the location.