Office fridges: The Wild West of the workplace

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

A survey of office workers reveals many concerns about the cleanliness and safety of the refrigerators they share with coworkers.

London spreads competitive socializing fever in global entertainment

by Kevin Williams

Competitive socializing has gained significant investment among entertainment brands of late, the majority of which have opened in London before stretching…

Inventory supply management machines to surge through 2030

The adoption of industrial vending machines is expected to increase during the coming years due to cost efficiency which will enable businesses to generate…

5 technologies to redefine the consumer journey for the FEC of the future

by Sara Paz

Every single touchpoint in your venue should give your guests some sort of control over their experience. This is why you should maximize the use of FEC tech…

Buying your own vending machine? What location managers need to consider

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Some location managers prefer to own their own machines. A vending veteran offers some guidance to managers considering this.

Bowling alleys land strikes in the immersive lane

by Kevin Williams

The importance of the competitive socializing scene and its future revenue generation has started to dawn on all sectors of the amusement trade.

How to best handle customer complaints

Customer complaints are part of every foodservice operation and how operators handle them is critical given the immediate impact of social media and the quest…

Competitive socializing and the need to stay relevant

by Kevin Williams

Amidst a backdrop of various market pressures, out-of-home entertainment venues explore new hardware, décor and even full pivots of brand to better embrace the…

Robots, drones stake out entertainment/hospitality

by Kevin Williams

Advances in automation technology, coupled with current business pressures, has accelerated the development of robots and drones in many business sectors…

Supply dispensing equipment: More than just an asset management initiative

Dispensing technology delivers value to all enterprise stakeholders by ensuring the availability of resources and acting as a single source for…

Retail spaces find new life springboarding location based entertainment

by Kevin Williams

The mixing of immersive entertainment in established retail environments carries significant creative potential.

Free-roaming, immersive entertainment rollouts continue across the globe

by Kevin Williams

Immersive galleries, concerts and exhibition spaces are growing in audience popularity, another champion of the digital to physical revolution.

How to improve cashierless experiences for today's shoppers

by Michael Jaszczyk — CTO, U.S. CEO, GK Software

With personalized offers, real-time access to information and post-purchase communication, cashierless stores can be sure to create an easy, fast experience…

How immersive entertainment infuses the ‘staycation’ model

by Kevin Williams

Recent developments in the combination of immersive entertainment and "drive-to" destinations can be found across wide geographic swatches.

7 steps to avoid common health code violations

Health and safety inspections are not to be ignored. Here is a list of common health code violations and how operators can avoid them.

Inventory vending opportunities go beyond industrial distribution

by Mark Hill — Founder, 1sourcevend

Vending machines have become more accessible with a lower cost of entry and software integration capability, making them ideal for point-of-use supply…

Licensing industry recharges location based entertainment

by Kevin Williams

Licensing properties have reinvested in location based entertaiment as younger consumers embrace immersive experiences.

Climate change: Vending has a role to play

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing our planet, and the vending industry can take immediate action to address it.

Surging digital payments to drive self-checkout market in 2022 and beyond

by Pooja Sharma — Senior Content Writer, Global Market Insights Pvt. Ltd.

Increasing investments towards developing a robust infrastructure along with the flourishing travel and tourism trade will boost product adoption in the coming…

Content creators battle for ‘retailtainment’ VR crown

by Kevin Williams

Retailtainment VR has emerged as a high stakes 'holy grail' for entertainment content creators, and the winner remains to be named.