Operative IQ, Signifi partner to bring intelligent vending to EMS agencies

November 4, 2026

Operative IQ, a provider of operational management software for emergency medical services and public safety agencies, has partnered with Signifi Solutions…

Agibot puts six robots through 24-hour convenience store test

November 3, 2026

Shanghai-based robotics company Agibot is testing six G2 robots in a 24-hour convenience store demonstration, assigning them tasks ranging from stocking…

Guggenheim Museum introduces art vending machine

November 3, 2026

The Guggenheim Museum in New York City has installed a vending machine that dispenses miniature art prints created by Brooklyn-born artist Anastasia Inciardi…

Ford uses vending machine to distribute 3D-printed tools

November 3, 2026

Ford Motor Co. is using a vending machine to give assembly team leaders access to 3D-printed parts used in F-150 pickup production at its River Rouge factory…

iPourIt debuts updated self-pour beverage kiosk

October 30, 2026

iPourIt has introduced a version of its self-pour beverage kiosk designed for hotels, entertainment venues and other businesses seeking to add drink service…

Toshiba VP shares insight on the retail tech deployment strategy

In this episode of the CX Innovators Podcast the topic is retail innovation. Naresh Keswani, VP of software and AI at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, shares…

Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

Beyond remote monitoring: Turning equipment data into restocking, merchandising and service decisions

Connected vending machines generate valuable data, but visibility alone doesn't improve profitability. Nathan Yin of NexMart Smart explains how operators can…

ChoiceTech Korea deploys AI skin analysis kiosk at Seoul flagship store

October 21, 2026

ChoiceTech Korea has installed an AI-powered skin analysis kiosk at Torriden Connect Seongsu, the skincare brand's flagship store in Seoul, South Korea…

Madeline Adventures takes unattended rentals to the waterfront

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Kayak rental company Madeline Adventures plans six additional locations in 2027 after launching a lock-code operation on Wisconsin's Madeline Island.

Swyft rebrands as Mercury, expands automated retail platform for airports and hotels

October 15, 2026

Swyft has rebranded as Mercury Automated Retail Solutions, introducing an expanded platform designed to provide around-the-clock retail services at airports…

Nova Scotia alcohol vending company expands into major U.S. sports venues

October 13, 2026

Dispension Industries Inc., a Nova Scotia-based company specializing in automated alcohol vending machines, is expanding its presence in major U.S. sports and…

Texas student’s Scantron gets stuck in vending machine minutes before exam

October 13, 2026

A Texas community college student encountered an unexpected problem just minutes before an exam when a vending machine failed to dispense a Scantron answer…

New York Jets launches prize vending machine at MetLife

October 12, 2026

The New York Jets have introduced a vending machine at MetLife Stadium that gives fans opportunities to win exclusive team merchandise and memorabilia during…

Switch Vending Management Systems Without Starting Over: The Dryline VMS Data Portability Brief

Changing vending management systems does not have to mean starting over. This Dryline VMS technical brief shows how your products, locations, machines…

Presented by Dryline VMS

Dryline VMS Launches AI Planogram Assist, Bringing AI to Traditional Vending Machines

Dryline VMS, from Cactus Wash Systems, today launched DrylineVMS AI Planogram Assist, now included in DrylineVMS Pro. Operators answer five short questions and…

BTC launches gold and silver vending machine in Cairo

October 8, 2026

BTC has launched a vending machine selling gold and silver bars and coins at Nile City Towers Mall in Cairo, according to a Daily News Egypt report.

Mother-daughter team launches 24-hour flower vending machine in England

October 7, 2026

A mother-daughter team has opened a flower vending machine offering bouquets around the clock at Telford Centre in England, according to a Shropshire Star…

Disneyland Resort adds vending machines for collectible pins

October 5, 2026

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, has introduced vending machines selling exclusive collectible pins for $18 each, according to a report on Mickey…

TendedBar installs countertop beverage system at Clearwater entertainment center

October 5, 2026

TendedBar has installed its countertop beverage dispensing system at Launch Family Fun Center in Clearwater, Florida, according to a company LinkedIn post.

Betson expands Texas distribution with Dallas facility

October 2, 2026

Betson Enterprises has relocated its Dallas amusement operation to a 103,085-square-foot facility, expanding its equipment distribution capacity for Texas and…