Fuji Electric adapts vending technology to cool data centers

October 6, 2026

Fuji Electric, Japan's largest vending machine manufacturer, is adapting its beverage refrigeration technology for data center cooling, according to a…

Partner Tech self-checkout earns Verifone Commander certification

October 6, 2026

Partner Tech's artificial intelligence-powered self-checkout platform has earned certification for integration with Verifone Commander, according to a press…

Pepsi MidAmerica upgrades management of 6,000-plus vending machines

October 6, 2026

Pepsi MidAmerica has replaced its DOS-based vending management system with Ezo's enterprise asset management software to track more than 6,000 vending…

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…

Wisconsin vending machines dispense free winter supplies

October 5, 2026

Winnebago County Public Health in Wisconsin is offering free cold-weather supplies through vending machines in Oshkosh and Neenah, according to a WBAY News…

Disneyland Resort adds vending machines for collectible pins

October 5, 2026

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, has introduced vending machines selling exclusive collectible pins for $18 each, according to a report on Mickey…

TendedBar installs countertop beverage system at Clearwater entertainment center

October 5, 2026

TendedBar has installed its countertop beverage dispensing system at Launch Family Fun Center in Clearwater, Florida, according to a company LinkedIn post.

Pinpoint Secures Its 500th Vending Location for Operators, Marking Major Company Milestone

The milestone highlights Pinpoint’s growing network connecting vending operators with high-quality locations while creating new opportunities for operators to…

Syracuse’s Whitman School adds automated food market

October 2, 2026

Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management has replaced traditional vending machines with automated food options at its newly renamed Olsten…

Betson expands Texas distribution with Dallas facility

October 2, 2026

Betson Enterprises has relocated its Dallas amusement operation to a 103,085-square-foot facility, expanding its equipment distribution capacity for Texas and…

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…

UK deposit return scheme just a year away

October 2, 2026

Circular economy nonprofit Reloop is urging support for the U.K.'s planned deposit return programs as the country marks one year until their scheduled Oct. 1…

Purpose-built automated retail: Designing for payment security and resilience

by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC

A common mistake is designing every function of the kiosk around one shared connection and assuming that connection will always be available.

CVG adds White Castle, other hot food vending options

October 1, 2026

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has introduced hot food vending machines, including a White Castle machine, according to a WLWT News report.

TNS adds custom app capability to Android payment terminals

October 1, 2026

Transaction Network Services has debuted Bring Your Own App, a feature allowing operators to develop customer-facing applications for its Android payment…

Intercard installs cashless system at Taroko Sports in San Antonio

October 1, 2026

Intercard has installed a cashless payment system at the Taroko Sports Center in San Antonio, the company's fourth U.S. location using Intercard technology…

Texas Vending Service expands workplace refreshment services

October 1, 2026

Texas Vending Service, a Dallas-based, family-owned company, has announced it is expanding its coverage across Texas with fresh meals, coffee, smart coolers…

Wisconsin health department launches free supply vending machine

September 30, 2026

The Oneida County Health Department in Wisconsin has installed its first public health vending machine, giving residents and visitors free access to health and…

Coca-Cola names Rob Gehring North America president

September 30, 2026

Coca-Cola has appointed Rob Gehring president of its North America operating unit, effective Dec. 1, according to a press release. He will replace John Murphy…

Nayax, Getnet partner to expand unattended payments in Latin America and Iberia

September 30, 2026

Nayax and Getnet have announced a partnership to provide integrated cashless payment services for vending machines, electric vehicle chargers, self-service…