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Speaker Spotlight: Guy Carmeli, Pasta di Guy founder/chef
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Guy Carmeli, founder and chef at Pasta di Guy, is participating in a panel talk on crafting kiosk experiences at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk…
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Missourians lose $23.4M to lottery, sweepstakes scams since 2020, study finds
October 30, 2025
Missouri ranks ninth in the nation for lottery and sweepstakes scam losses, with residents losing an estimated $23.4 million since 2020, according to a new…
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Leanpath launches touchless AI floor scale for automated food waste tracking
October 30, 2025
Leanpath has introduced a next-generation AI-powered floor scale that enables fully touchless food waste tracking for high-volume kitchens, expanding the…
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Modulate expert shares insight on responsible AI in voice channels
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Mark Frumkin, director of customer success at Modulate, shares expert insight on how online retailers can deploy…
Presented by Modulate
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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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Quest Nutrition introduces high-protein chocolate frosted donuts
October 28, 2025
Quest Nutrition, part of The Simply Good Foods Co., has launched its first-ever donuts with the debut of Quest Bake Shop Chocolate Frosted Donuts, offering 1…
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Twix launches first Hallowmas celebration blending Halloween with holiday cheer
October 27, 2025
Twix, part of Mars Inc., is debuting Hallowmas, a celebration combining spooky and festive traditions with limited-edition treats, a sweepstakes and a New York…
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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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Speaker spotlight: Jeff Rogers, BetterHealth Vending
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Former police officer Jeff Rogers is now an owner of a vending company. Learn more about him in today's speaker spotlight for ARKI.
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Exhibitor spotlight: Tech 2 Success
Tech 2 Success will be displaying its innovative task management app at ARKI.
Presented by Tech 2 Success
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Roller raises $50M to advance AI, global expansion for leisure venues
October 23, 2025
Roller, a venue management platform for leisure and attractions businesses, has secured $50 million in new funding to accelerate product innovation and expand…
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Planters reintroduces Special Reserve peanuts for National Nut Day
October 22, 2025
The Planters brand is marking National Nut Day with the return of its limited-edition Special Reserve peanuts, according to a press release.
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8-year-old Brooklyn artist turns vending machine into creative business
October 21, 2025
What began as a family lesson about saving money has turned into a small neighborhood sensation for eight-year-old Linus Piepmeyer, who operates a vending…
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PepsiCo launches first Global Farmer Awards recognizing agricultural leadership
October 17, 2025
PepsiCo has launched its first Global Farmer Awards, honoring farmers, families and advisors from across its global supply chain for achievements in…
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Exhibitor spotlight: INFI
The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show(ARKI) is the place to be to see the past, present and future of self-service technology. Held in Tampa from…
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Book vending machine supports DC authors amid funding cuts
October 16, 2025
A vending machine in downtown Washington is giving local authors an innovative way to reach readers, according to an NPR report.
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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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Cyngn deploys autonomous DriveMod Tugger with G&J Pepsi
October 15, 2025
Cyngn has deployed its DriveMod Tugger at G&J Pepsi, the largest independent Pepsi bottler in the United States, expanding its autonomous vehicle…
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Global wellness food market to double by 2032, fueling functional vending growth
October 15, 2025
The global health and wellness food market is expected to grow from $938.6 billion in 2023 to $2.17 trillion by 2032, driven by rising demand for nutritious…
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Morphy Auctions to showcase rare coin-op, vending machines in Las Vegas sale
October 14, 2025
Photo: Morphy Auctions Morphy Auctions will hold its semiannual Coin-Op and Antique Advertising sale Oct. 16–18 in Las Vegas, featuring 1,672 lots…
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