Elite Robots takes barista kiosk to the world stage

May 1, 2026

China-based Elite Robots has introduced RoboBarista, a fully autonomous coffee kiosk designed for high-traffic environments such as hotels, offices and transit…

Anno Robot to demo robotic solutions at Shanghai trade show

April 30, 2026

Anno Robot plans to showcase its AI-powered robotic arms and smart retail solutions at the 2026 Shanghai International Humanoid Robots and Supply Chain…

Unity Coffee closes funding to develop automated retail platform

April 22, 2026

U.K.-based Unity Coffee, founded by former Costa and Coffee Nation executive Scott Martin, has raised $2.7 million in a second funding round following pilot…

Coffee remains the most popular drink in the US

April 15, 2026

Nearly 195 million American adults drink coffee each week, making it the most popular beverage in the United States, according to the Spring 2026 National…

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…

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…

Buc-ee's rolling out specialty coffee vending

March 30, 2026

Roadside retail phenomenon Buc-ees is expanding its beverage offerings through a partnership with Costa Coffee, introducing automated coffee kiosks at…

Iconic British phone boxes to become vending machines

February 26, 2026

Plans submitted to the Canterbury City Council in the county of Kent, England, propose repurposing two iconic red phone boxes into a vending machine and a grab…

Five Star completes Krodel buy

February 13, 2026

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Five Star Breaktime Solutions has completed its acquisition of the vending and coffee operations of Jasper, Ind.-based Krodel Vending.

EV charging stations provide a built-in customer base

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Charging stations are growing in popularity and they present a major opportunity for vending operators.

CoffeeBot Malaysia intros gamified vending machines

December 22, 2025

CoffeeBot Malaysia, a smart coffee vending company, has partnered with digital engagement company OneOne to provide gamified vending machines. There are 4…

Tech 2 Success Unveils Integration of OCS E-Commerce Platform with 365 Retail Markets’ 365 VMS Platform

Tech 2 Success LLC, a leading provider of secure cloud , digital marketing and IT solutions, is thrilled to announce the integration of its innovative OCS…

United Food Group develops solution for high-volume coffee catering

September 12, 2025

United Food Group, a manufacturer of dry powdered mixes, has introduced a product designed to meet the high demand for coffee in the catering industry…

Food Express appoints Matt Kilpatrick as president to lead growth

September 12, 2025

Food Express, a provider of breakroom services has appointed Matt Kilpatrick as its next President, according to a press release. The company, an operating…

United Food Group names Russ Law as sales manager

September 5, 2025

United Food Group has appointed Russ Law as its next sales manager, according to a press release. Effective immediately, Law will be responsible for sales…

Coca-Cola explores sale of Costa Coffee

August 27, 2025

Coca-Cola is considering the sale of Costa Coffee, the British coffee chain it acquired in 2018 for approximately $5.03 billion, according to a Sky News report.

Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire JDE Peet's, split into 2 independent companies

August 26, 2025

Keurig Dr Pepper will acquire JDE Peet's in an all-cash transaction valued at $16.8 billion, according to a press release.

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…

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.

Industry veteran Glenn Butler named CTO of GlobalConnect

July 22, 2025

GlobalConnect has appointed Glenn Butler as the company's next chief technology officer, according to a press release. Butler, a seasoned professional in the…