Minneapolis vending machine spotlights local artists

June 23, 2026

A miniature art vending machine inside Inkwell Booksellers in Minneapolis is helping artists reach new audiences while generating income from their work…

Perfume vending machines gain traction in Japan

June 22, 2026

Japanese fragrance companies are expanding beyond traditional retail channels to attract new customers through personalized consultations and self-service…

Gambling devices seized in Missouri

June 19, 2026

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that state and local law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at the Sit-N-Spin gaming…

Tord Olav Dønnum on the future of autonomous foodservice

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Tord Olav Dønnum discusses how robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping foodservice operations and how autonomous kitchens can help…

Armaf turns airport traffic into fragrance sales with smart kiosk

June 16, 2026

Dubai-based Travel Retail Sales & Services, working with fragrance brand Armaf and Abu Dhabi Airports, has introduced what the companies describe as the…

Art vending machine to summer at Coney Island

June 15, 2026

Mystry Mart, an art-focused vending machine concept that dispenses original works from emerging artists, has launched a summer installation in Coney Island…

In bear country, there’s a vending machine for that

May 26, 2026

A chance encounter with a lack of bear spray in Alaska inspired two travelers to create Bear Spray Shack, a vending machine system that rents bear spray to…

This is What BreaktimeTV Can Do At Your Market, Vending Bank, Workplace and More

BreaktimeTV (BTV) transforms breakrooms, micro markets, and shared spaces into engaging digital media networks that drive same-store sales, deliver workplace…

Presented by BreaktimeTV

KitKat promotes brand message with slow vending

April 20, 2026

Candy bar brand KitKat has launched an experiential marketing campaign in Hyderabad, India, that reimagines traditional vending machines by intentionally…

Screenverse leaders share insight on DOOH buying strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast David Weinfeld, co-founder and CEO at Screenverse, and Montana Accavallo, senior vice president of programmatic…

Presented by Screenverse

Power, Connectivity, and Uptime: Smarter Ways to Keep Self-Service Running Strong

In this webinar, Micah Larsen, Sales Director at Switch Always On explored the two foundational elements that every unattended retail, kiosk, vending, and ATM…

Presented by Switch Always On

Modulate expert shares insight on responsible AI in voice channels

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

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

NxLite raises $9.2M to expand production of energy-control window coatings

October 14, 2025

NxLite has secured $9.2 million in Series A funding to scale production of its proprietary low-emissivity and solar-control coatings for glass, acrylic and…

KFC Australia launches first vending machine for Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy chicken

October 9, 2025

KFC Australia has introduced its first-ever vending machine, a global first for the brand, to distribute free samples of its new Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy…

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

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

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…

Presented by Screenverse

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…

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…