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.

NYC Asian cultural hub offers self-serve tea-infused vodka vending machine

January 2, 2026

An Asian hub called Hue House in Midtown Manhattan in New York City is home to a self-serve tea-infused vodka vending machine.

Kentucky convention centers deploy smart-vending program

December 31, 2025

Visitors to Kentucky's convention sites may access high-end local snacks and interactive technology following the launch of a "smart" vending program at the…

Rollney Singapore deploys robotic ice cream vending machine

December 30, 2025

Rollney Singapore, a dessert brand, has launched a fully robotic soft-serve ice cream vending machine.

Hershey acquires LesserEvil snack company

December 26, 2025

Hershey Company has completed it acquisition of the LesserEvil snack company.

Vending machine doles out free meals in Kentucky

December 23, 2025

A vending machine in Lexington, Kentucky is providing free meals and to-purchase meals round the clock.

Kraft Heinz hires Steve Cahillane as CEO

December 16, 2025

Kraft Heinz has chosen Steve Cahillane, former Kellanoa chief, as CEO come Jan. 1, 2026.

Pecan pie vending machine still going strong after 17 years

December 12, 2025

The pecan pie vending machine at Berdoll Pecan Candy and Gift Company in Cedar Creek, Texas, is still pretty popular.

Self-service innovators honored at ARKI Awards

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show Awards honors innovators and influencers in automated retail, kiosks and responsible self-service.

Transforming high-traffic operations: The power of strategic self-service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel of experts at the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show Dec. 10-12 will discuss how strategically deploying smart self-service solutions can elevate…

Why a loyalty program is a 'must have' for retailers

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Len Covello, CTO at Engage People, shares expert insights on what a successful loyalty program should provide to…

Presented by Engage People

NCSA accepting nominations for candy hall of fame

November 27, 2025

The National Confectionery Sales Association is accepting nominations for the its Candy Hall of Fame class of 2026. The hall of fame recognizes remarkable…

NCSA Inducts 11 industry leaders into the Candy Hall of Fame

November 11, 2025

The National Confectionery Sales Association has honored 11 industry leaders with inclusion into the Candy Hall of Fame.

Steven King on leading ARKI and the future of automation

Steven King joins The Automation and Self-Service Podcast to discuss ARKI’s rebrand and how automation, AI and human connection are driving the next phase of…

Gen Z loves Nerds, the candy kind

November 10, 2025

When it comes to candy the Gen Z demographic is all about nerds, Nerds candy to be specific.

Speaker Spotlight: John Walsh, CRO, Farmer’s Fridge

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Learn how a background in international policy issues is playing into Farmer’s Fridge CRO John Walsh’s strategy skillset and decision making.

Scotiabank Arena adds Amazon-powered self-checkouts for Leafs, Raptors fans

October 31, 2025

Fans attending Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors games at Scotiabank Arena will now have more ways to skip concession lines thanks to new food and drink…

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…

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…

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…