Sandra Carpenter
Sandra Carpenter
Sandra is the editor of Kiosk Marketplace and Vending Times. She has been working in editorial and research roles for over a decade and has experience in print, blog, social media and peer-reviewed publications.
Recent Contributions
10 reasons to attend ARKI 2025 in Tampa
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Formerly known as the Self-Service Innovation Summit, ARKI brings together operators, brands and technology leaders for three days of learning, networking and…
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Steven King to keynote, co-host ARKI 2025: A new era for automated retail and kiosk innovation
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Steven King of BlueSky Robotics will co-host and keynote ARKI 2025, exploring how automation and AI are redefining self-service and retail.
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Classic meets modern: How vending is evolving in the age of AI
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
As the industry shifts from analog to intelligent, always-connected devices, Carpenter and Laszig look ahead to what's next for automation, from expanding…
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California Pizza Kitchen, Farmer’s Fridge team up to bring iconic salad to vending machines
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
California Pizza Kitchen’s iconic BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad is debuting in nearly 2,000 Farmer’s Fridge machines, highlighting vending’s role in bringing…
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Reverse vending machines 101: What operators and manufacturers need to know
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
As sustainability moves from optional to expected, reverse vending machines are likely to become a familiar part of the retail landscape.
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Keeping kiosks always on: a conversation with Smart Charging Technologies
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
In the newest episode of the Automation and Self Service Podcast, Sandra Carpenter, editor of Kiosk Marketplace, talks with Micah Larsen, MBA, sales director…
Presented by Switch Always On
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The future of travel is here: Don't miss this webinar on airport kiosk transformation
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
August 21, 2025
Discover how to stay ahead of the curve and design an airport experience that is smarter, more accessible and truly future-ready.
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Celebrating the future of self-service: Nominations for the 2025 ARKI awards closing soon
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Nominations are closing soon for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards, a celebration of the companies, technologies and visionary innovators…
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From vending to vision: How automated retail can go beyond convenience
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Keynote speaker Josh Rosenberg shares insight on his upcoming session at the 2025 Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show, where he'll discuss how operators…
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4 social media post ideas vending operators can try this week
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Social media is now a cost-effective way for vending operators to turn everyday work into visibility and visibility into sales.
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