Dr Pepper re-releases Creamy Coconut flavor for summer

June 5, 2025

Dr Pepper's Creamy Coconut flavor has returned to store shelves for the summer season, according to an MSN report. First introduced last spring, the beverage…

Judge dismisses Flamin' Hot Cheetos invention lawsuit, cites lack of factual support

June 3, 2025

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Richard Montañez, who claimed to be the inventor of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, against Frito-Lay and its parent…

Kraft Heinz pledges energy efficiency focus despite $170M federal funding cut

June 3, 2025

Kraft Heinz has affirmed its ongoing commitment to energy efficiency projects despite the U.S. Department of Energy rescinding up to $170 million in potential…

Global chocolate market to reach $172.89B by 2030, fueled by AI personalization

June 2, 2025

The global chocolate market is projected to grow from approximately $130.72 billion in 2024 to $172.89 billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth…

Breyers launches s'mores frozen treats

June 2, 2025

Breyers has unveiled its Campfire Collection of S'mores frozen treats, featuring Hershey's Milk Chocolate, and introduced the "Breyers S'mores Freezerpit," a…

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…

Urban Value to roll out AI-powered Smart Store Coolers

May 30, 2025

Urban Value Corner Store is set to roll out its Smart Store Coolers this summer, introducing an AI-powered, self-service retail experience to residential…

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…