Five Star opens expanded Nashville distribution center

August 10, 2026

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has opened a consolidated regional office and distribution center in Antioch, a Nashville, Tennessee, neighborhood, according to…

Five Star expands Dothan operations with new facility

August 4, 2026

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has relocated its Dothan, Alabama, branch to a new 20,000-square-foot distribution facility to accommodate growing demand in the…

The automation of eco-friendly cleaning with Mr. Turtle

In this episode of the Automation and Self-Service Podcast, we're exploring an innovative solution tackling one of the biggest environmental challenges of our…

Digi targets retail waste with bulk shopping innovation

June 12, 2025

Retail solutions provider DIGI featured its zero-waste bulk shopping system, "Combo," at the NRF APAC. The showcase was part of the company's "Grow with Green…

Automated Retail Changing the Shopping Experience

Automated retail, characterized by self-service kiosks and intelligent vending machines, is redefining the traditional shopping experience. This technology not…

Refresco acquires VBC Bottling Co.

April 3, 2024

Global independent beverage brand Refresco has acquired VBC Bottling Co., according to a press release.

Challenges drive vending machine evolution as new ‘automated retailers’ spur revenue and profitability

As times and consumer interests change, so, too, have vending machines. The devices have evolved into what some in the industry refer to as automated…

Presented by Vending Times

The Skittles® Remix Digital Kiosk is headed to sunny Florida for the IAAPA Expo

INCREDIVEND announces that The Skittles® Remix Digital Kiosk is headed to sunny Florida for the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, November 13-17 at the Orange County…

Foo Fighters and Stern Pinball Announce New Rock and Roll Pinball Machines

CHICAGO, IL – February 28, 2023 – Stern Pinball, Inc. unleashes a new line of pinball machines celebrating and created in cooperation with Rock and Roll Hall…

Modernize and differentiate your vending machine solutions

Grow your vending machine business with the latest OEM components.

Presented by Zebra Technologies

Meet the New, Shining Star For Your Vending Business: Introducing Little Debbie® Star Crunch®

McKee Foods is introducing Little Debbie® Star Crunch® to the vending industry March 2021. Star Crunch Cookies are a classic out-of-this-world treat made of…

OEM Scan Engines and Devices

From component scan engine technology that easily integrates into your design, to private labelled wireless and mobile computing solutions with your…

Presented by Zebra Technologies

Kiosks are becoming a booming business. Here's how you can take advantage.

Zebra has been partnering with several oems to help them quickly design, build and deploy kiosks around the world. Find out how we can help you get off to a…

Presented by Zebra Technologies

Introducing the Fieldstone Bakery Mini Doodles Cookies

Fieldstone® Bakery will introduce new Mini Doodles Cookies to the vending industry in September 2020. This new product is a 1 oz. serving pouch of whole grain…

Introducing Fieldstone Bakery Grains 2 Go Bars

In September 2020, Fieldstone® Bakery will introduce new Grains 2 Go Bars, which is the first time for the brand to offer two grain equivalent bars that meet…

Demand for Self-Service Kiosks Is Surging

The global interactive kiosk market is estimated to grow to $30.53 billion by 2023.

Presented by Zebra Technologies

Self-service Surge, Step Forward OEMs

Self-service kiosk technology has been on the rise for years, across fast food restaurants, in cinemas and entertainment venues, in banks and across retail…

Presented by Zebra Technologies

The imminent kiosk boom in quick-service restaurants

Pre-coronavirus, kiosks were springing up in countries across the world, in the main to provide a faster and more efficient service for customers who wanted…

Presented by Zebra Technologies

The self-service surge: step forward OEMs

The Coronavirus is having a devastating financial impact across the globe. However, for OEMs building kiosks there may be a ray of light; through providing…

Presented by Zebra Technologies

CandyMachines.com, OK Manufacturing offer giant bulk vending machine, mini crane machine

March 19, 2020

Giant bulk electronic vending machine CandyMachines.com and OK Manufacturing recently introduced a giant electronic bulk vending machine and a mini…