Richard Slawsky
Richard Slawsky
In addition to writing, Slawsky serves as an adjunct professor of Communication at the University of Louisville and other local colleges. He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Communication from the University of Louisville and is a member of Mensa and the National Communication Association.
Recent Contributions
NAMA CEO Christine Cochran talks AI, placement strategies, industry consolidation
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Connect Media CEO Daniel Ceniceros spoke with NAMA CEO Christine Cochran at the recent NAMA show about competition from QSRs, the role of AI, evolving…
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Office comeback? What return-to-work means for vending sales
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
The return to office work is helping the vending industry recover from the steep losses it suffered during the pandemic, but the rebound remains uneven.
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Ohio bill could help shape vending tax policies
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
A bill currently under consideration in the Ohio state legislature seeks to clarify tax policy regarding food purchased from a vending machine, and whether…
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Autonomous retail concept scales up at Circa Resort
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
VenHub Global Inc. and Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas are innovating on what may be the world's most advanced autonomous smart store installation.
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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…
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Healthy vending gets a boost: Farmer's Fridge, Weight Watchers team up for National Nutrition Month
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
A partnership between Farmer's Fridge and Weight Watchers underscores the trend of healthy vending and highlights how technology-enabled vending can help make…
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What makes the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show a must-attend event?
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show takes place December 14-16 in Miami Beach this year. Here are the many reasons to attend.
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Expressions gift card kiosks bring personalization to retail gifting
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
The Expressions Gift Card Kiosk offers a personalized greeting card with the option to include a digital gift card, all in a fraction of the space retailers…
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USC student creates app to transform vending placement
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Deven Chitkara is attempting to modernize one of the most traditional sectors of unattended retail.
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Automated dining takes flight at Southwest Florida International Airport
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
For kiosk and vending machine vendors, the trend toward vending-operated food service represents potential for significant expansion. For foodservice brands…
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