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
Free vending still needs an operating plan
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Free health vending machines need more than startup grants. Reliable funding, clear staffing responsibilities and partnerships with vending operators can keep…
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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…
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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…
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Poor kiosk installation, maintenance can turn self-service investments into costly liabilities
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
At the 2026 ARKI Show, industry experts will discuss how proper deployment, preventive maintenance and standardized service procedures can reduce downtime…
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People and company news, week ending Oct. 23, 2026
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Sacoa Cashless System has expanded its partnership with Play Game with a new installation at the Play Game Panda World entertainment center in Haifa, Israel.
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Madeline Adventures takes unattended rentals to the waterfront
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Kayak rental company Madeline Adventures plans six additional locations in 2027 after launching a lock-code operation on Wisconsin's Madeline Island.
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People and company news, week ending Oct. 16, 2026
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
NCR Voyix and the National Association of Convenience Stores have integrated the TruAge digital age-verification system into NCR Voyix point-of-sale…
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Primepick brings meal tracking, automated safety controls to hot food vending
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Primepick’s MealMate system combines robotic meal preparation with individual meal tracking, temperature monitoring and automatic sales lockouts to help…
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Beyond the storefront: ARKI keynote explores future of autonomous commerce
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Linda Johansen-James, founder and CEO of International Retail Group, will keynote, "Retail Without Walls: The Rise of Autonomous Commerce," at the upcoming…
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Valentina Ellison brings airport restaurant experience to automated vending
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
In this Q&A, Valentina Ellison discusses the challenges behind unattended food service, how she evaluates locations and why traveler interest does not always…
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