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How to start a vending machine business: 3 Ps to success

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

This guide equips you with the knowledge of the 'three P's' needed to launch and manage a successful vending machine business.

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Cantaloupe becomes sole cashless payment provider for Decorum Vending UK

July 9, 2024

Decorum Vending, a vending machine operator in the U.K,, has completed its expansion upgrade of 630 vending machines to include Cantaloupe card readers…

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Nayax launches EV CloudPay to streamline EV charging payments

July 3, 2024

Nayax Ltd. has launched EV CloudPay, a cloud-based payment system designed to simplify electric vehicle charging for drivers.

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4 strategies to elevate your snack vending machine business

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The snack vending machine industry is booming but to succeed you need a strategy. Here are four ways to take your snack vending machine business to the next…

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Australian vending machines breaking down as result of 3G shutdown

May 24, 2024

Vending machines and other unattended retail sites are now being impacted by Australia's shutdown of the 3G network, according to a Daily Mail report.

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Sri Lanka launching first cashless vending machines

May 22, 2024

Following a collaboration between the Commercial Bank of Ceylon and Ceylon Business Appliances, Sri Lanka will deploy its first credit- and debit card-enabled…

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Nayax Ltd. partners with Slovakia's ASO Vending

May 14, 2024

Nayax Ltd, a global payments and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business, has partnered with Slovakia's largest vending machine…

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Scaling back on self-checkout? 5 ways retailers can make it work

by Peter Alcock — Head of Product Marketing, Network Merchants Limited (NMI)

In a post-COVID world, more retailers are turning to self-checkout. The can reduce checkout lines and waiting times, but may not be suitable for customers with…

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AMI, Amusement Connect partner in entertainment venue payment solutions

March 14, 2024

AMI Entertainment and Amusement Connect, firms specializing in the amusement industry, have partnered to further amusement venue payment options with the…

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PayRange files patent infringement lawsuit against CSC

March 6, 2024

PayRange Inc., a mobile payment solutions provider for automated retail, filed a patent infringement lawsuit against CSC ServiceWorks, a laundry machines…

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University of Waterloo to remove facial recognition vending machines following student complaints

March 1, 2024

The University of Waterloo is removing several smart vending machines manufactured by Invenda Group for using facial recognition technology. Students first…

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Intercard appoints North American sales manager

February 29, 2024

Intercard, a cashless technology company, has appointed Rob Geiger to sales manager for North America. He was previously an account executive, according to a…

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Takeoff partners with Knapp for grocery fulfillment tech

February 28, 2024

Takeoff and Knapp announced an expanded partnership to accelerate innovation in e-grocery fulfillment technologies, according to a press release.

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Self-order kiosks keep Brooklyn 'video game restaurant' in the black

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-order kiosks have helped allow Action Burger to expand as video game restaurant. Customers pay with credit or cash at three self-serve kiosks.

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Miami soccer stadium intros Zippin outdoor checkout-free solution

February 22, 2024

Chase Stadium, the home of the Miami CF soccer team, has introduced an outdoor, checkout-free store provided by Zippin, according to the Zippin website.

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California police publicize skimming device on Walmart kiosk

February 19, 2024

Police recently posted a picture of a skimming device after a Walmart employee found the device on a self-checkout kiosk at the Linda, California store near…

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NCR Atleos boosts Q4, FY sales, suffers earnings declines

February 15, 2024

NCR Atleos, which provides ATM-as-a-service for outsourcing ATM fleets, lifted its Q4 and FY sales over the prior year periods but suffered earnings declines…

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Crane NXT boosts Q3, FY 2023 sales, surpasses expectations

February 15, 2024

Crane NXT boosted its Q4 and FY sales and surpassed analysts' expectations. Highlights from an earnings report include:

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Is cash here to stay?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Will cash go away? That is the question that is top of mind for the ATM industry. Two debaters tackled this issue head on.

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Cantaloupe boosts Q2 2024 results, affirms full year expectations

February 9, 2024

Cantaloupe Inc. lifted its Q2 2024 sales and earnings, driven by higher subscription and transaction fees, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

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