Screenverse co-founders talk DOOH strategy, challenges, innovations ahead

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

In this episode of the Digital Signage Today podcast Screenverse CEO David Weinfeld and Screenverse President Adam Malone share insight on the shift of digital…

VMFS USA expands vending machine lineup with ad-supported, secure models

September 23, 2025

VMFS USA, a vending machine manufacturer, has expanded its product line to include models with ad-supported touchscreens and advanced ID verification…

A taste of Japan's vending culture comes to Eugene, Oregon

September 3, 2025

A store offering a Japanese-style vending machine experience has opened on Sixth Avenue, in Eugene, Oregon. Since April 2024, Yamada Vending Co. has provided…

göt2b activates vending machine to combat frizz

August 1, 2025

göt2b, a hair color and styling brand from Henkel, recently launched a series of interactive pop-ups in New York City to promote its new göt2b Curled…

Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI

Labor is your most significant controllable cost—but leveraging labor as a growth driver is more complex than ever. Enter labor forecasting 2.0: an AI-driven…

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O's Bubble launches Mochi Boba: Ready-to-eat, no-heat boba

June 2, 2025

O's Bubble, under Orbitel International Group, has launched O's Bubble Mochi Boba (Boba 3.0), which it claims is the industry's first ready-to-eat…

Donatos Pizza to launch fully autonomous restaurant at Columbus Airport

May 27, 2025

Donatos Pizza will launch its first fully autonomous pizza restaurant this June at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

365 Retail Markets intros modular smart store additions

May 23, 2025

365 Retail Markets, a provider of unattended retail technology, has launched modular smart store options designed to enhance its PicoCooler Vision product…

LEGO to release buildable minifigure vending machine set

May 21, 2025

The LEGO Group will soon launch a LEGO Ideas Minifigure Vending Machine set, a 1,343-piece retro-inspired model designed for adult fans.

Zebra Technologies unveils intelligent automation solutions at Automate 2025

May 16, 2025

Zebra Technologies Corp. presented its latest intelligent automation solutions for manufacturing and warehouse operations at Automate 2025.

The meaningful application: How automation is cultivating a more responsible future

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Automation innovations on display at NAMA 2025 demonstrate a growing trend toward responsible, ethical and sustainable solutions for diverse industries.

Epson Robot dispenses custom nail polish in retail kiosk

May 8, 2025

Epson Robots has invested in Blank Beauty Inc., a Tennessee-based startup, to develop a retail kiosk that allows consumers to create custom nail polish colors…

Nikon miniature camera vending machines now available in the US

April 15, 2025

Nikon, in collaboration with Bandai Namco, has released its line of miniature camera collectibles in the United States via gashapon vending machines, according…

Snapchat partners with L'Oréal to launch AR vending machine for haircare refills

April 9, 2025

Snapchat has partnered with L'Oréal's ELVIVE Colour Protect haircare range to launch an augmented reality-powered beauty vending machine in London, according…

Tangshan sees rapid robotics growth across industries

March 7, 2025

Tangshan, China's robotics sector is expanding rapidly, with applications ranging from automated cooking and vending to industrial and emergency response. The…

RedyRef launches RFID-enabled smart food fridge

February 25, 2025

RedyRef Interactive has deployed its Smart Food Fridge, an RFID-enabled refrigerated vending machine, at Aquila Commercial's Hartland City Club, according to a…

Unleashed and on tap: Crate Escapes redefines dog parks with self-serve beer wall

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Westfield's Crate Escapes dog park offers a novel twist on canine socializing with a self-serve beer wall.

Poppi vending machine stunt sparks social media backlash

February 11, 2025

Poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, has faced criticism after sending custom, neon-colored vending machines to 32 social media influencers as part of a pre-Super…

Asda tests automated free sample vending machine

February 5, 2025

Asda, a major UK supermarket chain, has launched a pilot program for an automated free sample vending machine at its Pilsworth, Bury location. This "first to…

Embark on an Epic Journey Into the Forgotten Realms of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

In celebration of 50 years of the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game, Stern Pinball players worldwide will experience the game’s fantasy world under the glass…