Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires Heart of Georgia Vending

May 28, 2025

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Heart of Georgia Vending, a Georgia-based vending services company. The transaction marks the third acquisition for…

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…

Expanding unattended retail with Byte Technology

Explore how Byte Technology is revolutionizing unattended retail, opening new markets beyond traditional vending with smart kiosk solutions.

Forging loyalty in a no-staff world

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Learn how unattended retail can forge lasting customer loyalty by using personalized, value-driven programs continually improved by data and innovation.

Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires key markets from Premium Solutions

May 19, 2025

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired key operating markets from Premium Solutions.

Pritzker Hageman investigates Listeria outbreak linked to Fresh & Ready Foods

May 15, 2025

The food safety law firm Pritzker Hageman, P.A., is investigating a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks distributed by…

Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires PB&J Vending, expanding Atlanta presence

May 15, 2025

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired PB&J Vending, a Metro Atlanta-based refreshment services provider, according to a press release. The move aims…

365 Retail Markets introduces MarketSight loss prevention for MM6 Mini Kiosks

May 12, 2025

365 Retail Markets, a company specializing in unattended retail technology, has launched MarketSight, an anti-theft add-on for its MM6 Mini kiosks, according…

Cantaloupe partners with Carnival Cruise Line for Celebration Key dining

May 12, 2025

Cantaloupe, Inc. and Carnival Cruise Line have partnered to implement Cantaloupe's point-of-sale technology at Carnival's exclusive destination, Celebration…

NBA playoffs drive adoption of cashierless retail in stadiums

May 5, 2025

As the NBA playoffs progress, stadiums are increasingly implementing cashierless grab-and-go technology to enhance concession sales by reducing wait times…

Coca-Cola to close Napa bottling plant, 135 jobs affected

April 25, 2025

Coca-Cola will permanently close its bottling plant in American Canyon, Napa County, by June 30, impacting 135 jobs, according to a San Francisco Chronicle…

Cashless payments dominate self-service retail, Cantaloupe report finds

April 24, 2025

A report from Cantaloupe, Inc. indicates a significant shift towards cashless payments in self-service retail. The company's 2025 Micropayment Trends Report…

Self-service is evolving: Say hello to the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show!

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Self-Service Innovation Summit is now the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show (ARKI), an event focused on the future of automated retail, December…

Cantaloupe launches Go Micro Kiosk for micro markets

April 15, 2025

Cantaloupe Inc. has launched its self-service micro market kiosk, the Go Micro. Designed for affordability and versatility, the compact kiosk aims to lower the…

Healthy Smart Mart promotes micro markets as superior to traditional vending

April 14, 2025

Healthy Smart Mart has launched an initiative aimed at educating aspiring entrepreneurs on the benefits of micro markets compared to traditional vending…

Expanding the kiosk footprint: Byte's solutions unlock new verticals in unattended retail

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Byte Technology's versatile smart kiosk technology is driving the growth of unattended retail in non-traditional sectors like healthcare and education.

365 Retail Markets updates 365Pay app for enhanced user experience

March 26, 2025

365 Retail Markets has released a refreshed version of its 365Pay app, featuring a redesigned layout and improved user engagement capabilities, according to a…

Elevate Vending among veteran-owned businesses selected for PenFed accelerator program

March 19, 2025

Elevate Vending, founded by U.S. Air Force veteran Nicholas Grillo, has been selected to participate in the PenFed Foundation's Veteran Entrepreneur Program's…

Kepak Foods launches ‘Grab a Bite’ brand for out-of-home food sector

March 18, 2025

Kepak Foods Division has introduced "Grab a Bite," a brand designed to provide hot, ready-to-serve food options for the out-of-home market, according to a…