Kiosk'Ice advances international expansion

April 13, 2026

Kiosk'Ice, a French manufacturer of autonomous ice production units, is expanding internationally as it positions itself as a provider of on-site ice…

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SandStar SRK2 AI Vending Machine Fact Sheet

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Anno Robots intros automated barista machine

April 10, 2026

Chinese tech company Anno Robot has developed a vending kiosk equipped with six-axis robotic arms designed to replicate barista techniques and deliver a more…

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.

Packaged ice trade group reacts to vending machine lead study

April 10, 2026

The International Packaged Ice Association is calling for stronger oversight of vending kiosks and similar retail formats, according to a press release.

HeroVend launches vending intelligence platform

April 10, 2026

Glen Mills, Pa.-based technology company HeroVend has launched a cloud-based vending intelligence platform designed to give operators real-time visibility into…

NJ high school students plan vending venture to raise funds

April 10, 2026

High school students in Glen Rock, N.J., have proposed launching a student-run vending machine business to generate ongoing funding for school clubs, according…

Oakland airport to get COVID test vending machine

April 9, 2026

Travelers passing through California's Oakland International Airport will soon have access to a vending machine that dispenses COVID-19 test kits, according to…

DC transit system seeks $93M for new fare vending machines

April 9, 2026

The Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, commonly known as Metro, is considering a major overhaul of its fare vending system, with its board…

UK bakery offering donuts by vending

April 9, 2026

U.K.-based bakery brand Planet Doughnut has introduced a 24/7 vending machine outside its bakery in Shrewsbury, about 24 km northwest of London, according to a…

Foodture: A new category of retail-ready meals

Unattended retail already has fun, but they were not designed for today's consumer who desire consistency, cravability, and performance. Foodture was built to…

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State of Convenience Services census forecasts strong growth

April 8, 2026

The National Automatic Merchandising Association Foundation has released its 2024–25 State of Convenience Services census, offering a look at the size and…

Flower vending added to Netherlands fuel stations

April 8, 2026

Fuel station operator Tamoil Netherlands has partnered with floral retail company Daily Flowers to install automated flower kiosks at its T-Energy gas stations…

India sees LPG vending

April 7, 2026

India is beginning to roll out automated LPG vending machines, often called "LPG ATMs," to make access to cooking gas faster and more convenient, according to…

VendGO seeks to reshape the breakroom experience

April 7, 2026

Atlanta-based vending services company VendGO is working to create a more engaging breakroom experience by offering customized workplace solutions, according…

Soft-drink vending machines in Japan hit 3-decade low

April 7, 2026

The number of soft drink vending machines in Japan fell to 1.95 million in 2025, dropping below 2 million for the first time in roughly three decades…

Houston entrepreneur leverages vending background for new business

April 7, 2026

Houston-based entrepreneur Maureen Washington has launched a vending machine distribution and consulting business aimed at expanding access and opportunity in…

Evolvending serving travelers at Charleston International

April 6, 2026

In a repeat of a deployment at the Southwest Florida International Airport, Evolvending has launched automated dining kiosks at Charleston International…

Pepperdine SGA to fund health vending machine

April 6, 2026

Pepperdine University's Student Government Association has approved $6,000 in funding for a new vending machine at the Student Health Center, designed to…