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…

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.

Skittles kiosks at Georgia Aquarium exceeding sales expectations

August 20, 2025

The Georgia Aquarium has installed a second Skittles Remix Digital Kiosk from Incredivend, following the successful performance of the first unit, according to…

Ujamaa Cafe launches community vending machine for healthy meals in Jersey City

August 20, 2025

Ujamaa Cafe, a community-focused vending machine in Jersey City, is providing healthy, curated meals and snacks to local residents.

Exhibitor spotlight: Hassett Logistics

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show is where the future of self-service takes center stage. From kiosks and vending to micro-markets and beyond…

Presented by Hassett Logistics, LLC

Coca-Cola launches AI-driven vending machines in New Zealand

August 19, 2025

Coca-Cola is rolling out a line of AI-driven vending machines in New Zealand that are designed to offer a faster and more personalized experience for consumers.

Japan's vending machines become free emergency supply stations during disasters

August 18, 2025

Special vending machines have been installed in Ako City, in Japan's Hyogo Prefecture, that convert into free emergency supply stations during a major…

High-tech coffee kiosk opens in downtown Denver

August 18, 2025

In downtown Denver, an automated coffee kiosk called Javai Coffee has opened at 16th Street and Wazee Street, according to a CBS News report.

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…

Hershey debuts fall lineup with Halloween classics

August 15, 2025

The Hershey Company has unveiled its Halloween lineup, featuring a mix of returning favorites and special collaborations.

How AI turning labor from cost center into growth driver for multi-location businesses

August 15, 2025

AI is transforming how multi-location businesses — restaurants, retailers, hotels, etc.— manage their most significant controllable cost: labor. Instead of…

Men charged in $275M water vending machine Ponzi scheme

August 15, 2025

Two men have been federally indicted in New York on charges related to two Ponzi-like schemes involving water vending machines that allegedly defrauded more…

Indiana elementary schools receive book vending machines

August 14, 2025

The Greenwood Community School Corporation's four elementary schools, in Indiana, have received a donation of book vending machines from local companies…

LEXRA appoints inaugural board members

August 13, 2025

The Location-Based Entertainment Extended Reality Association has announced its first three founding board members, each bringing diverse expertise to the…

Hyphen secures $25M in series B funding to scale automated makelines

August 13, 2025

Hyphen, a foodservice technology company, has secured $25 million in Series B funding to scale its Automated Makeline, a platform for automated meal production.

Sacoa expands Mexico operations with Galaxzer Entertainment partnership

August 13, 2025

Sacoa Cashless System is expanding its operations in Mexico through a strategic partnership with Galaxzer Entertainment.

Vending machine market projected to reach $37.2B by 2032

August 12, 2025

The global vending machine market, valued at $18.3 billion in 2022, is projected to grow to $37.2 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%…

Embed partners with Windcave for unattended payment solution

August 12, 2025

Embed, a technology provider for the amusement and leisure industries, has expanded into the unattended payments category with a solution powered by global…

NEXCOM opens 100th micro market at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay

August 11, 2025

The Navy Exchange Service Command has opened its 100th NEX Micro Market at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, according to a DVIDS report. The…

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.