Michigan dairy rolls out first milk vending machine in US

March 24, 2026

Annie G's Dairy in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has introduced what the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said is the first retail milk vending…

Target Sports intros ammo vending machines

March 23, 2026

Shooting sports supplier Target Sports USA has introduced ammunition vending machines designed to provide customers with a secure, convenient way to purchase…

Ina Garten ribbed over post about Hamptons vending machine

March 19, 2026

Celebrity chef Ina Garten recently drew attention online after sharing a photo of a specialty vending machine she discovered in the Hamptons.

Classic vending: Built to last, designed to evolve

by Dale Laszig — Founder, DSL Direct LLC

Smart technology has transformed vending from a single-product transaction into a more flexible retail experience.

Kande VendTech makes it easy for businesses to request placement

March 19, 2026

Las Vegas–based Kande VendTech, a provider of smart vending solutions, has launched a website designed to make it easier for businesses in the Las Vegas Valley…

Australian deli revives automat format

March 18, 2026

Melbourne, Australia, sandwich shop Nico's Deli is introducing a self-serve "automat" concept called Night Shift, offering hot, handmade sandwiches through a…

Lifedrink expands footprint in Japan

March 17, 2026

Japanese beverage manufacturing and distribution firm Lifedrink plans to establish a wholly owned subsidiary, LD Vending Co., as part of its strategy to expand…

How smart coolers can power up vending kiosks

Smart coolers are becoming a strong option for vending kiosks and modern retail.

UK bakery chain eyes vending machine rollout

March 16, 2026

British bakery chain Greggs is exploring the possibility of offering its popular bakery items through vending machines in the U.K. as part of a broader push…

From vending machines to autonomous retail: The evolution of grab and go shopping

Customers want physical shopping to feel as quick and simple as online purchasing. The demand has led to the rise of autonomous retail — stores where customers…

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…

Some tech companies deploying tobacco vending machines

March 13, 2026

Some technology companies, including data integration and analytics firm Palantir Technologies, are stocking office vending machines with nicotine pouches and…

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.

UK arena unveils autonomous market

March 12, 2026

Co-op Live, the U.K.'s largest live entertainment arena, has launched Europe's first fully frictionless autonomous self-serve market, according to an Event…

Britannie Betti Named AMOA-New York's 2026 ‘Woman Of The Year’

Industry gala honoring the Betson exec set for April 20 in Manhattan

Illinois town eyeing ban on cannabis vending machines

March 11, 2026

The City Council of Wood River, Ill., approved an ordinance banning cigarette and vape vending machines during a recent meeting, according to a report at the…

Chevron funds book vending machines for Texas school district

March 10, 2026

The Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District in West Texas has begun installing book vending machines across the district to reward students with free…

Maryland county offering free cannabis storage bags via vending

March 9, 2026

Anne Arundel County, in Maryland, is using a network of "Health-to-Go" vending machines to distribute free cannabis safe-storage bags in an effort to prevent…

Irish farmer group maps milk vending machines

March 9, 2026

The Ulster Farmers' Union in Ireland has launched a new on-farm milk vending machine map as part of its Februdairy campaign, according to a report at the…

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.