In Memoriam: Thank you for your service, Tim Sanford

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Tim Sanford, who recently passed away, was not only an industry journalist but a true industry historian.

What is an integrated POS and how does it work?

The key to effectively using an integrated POS lies in choosing the right tool.

10 EMV facts every self-service machine operator should know

EMV chip and EMV contactless use higher security levels than traditional magnetic stripe to process a card payment. As consumers adopt EMV-enabled cards for…

Vending machines in HORECA locations?

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

The vending machine clearly has much to offer the HORECA industries in the post pandemic era.

What’s ahead for workplace coffee in 2023?

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Trends to watch in 2023 for office coffee: dual milk coffee machines, CBD coffee beans and brew, cold brew coffee and powdered non-dairy milk.

'Art of Tea': How having a mission drives success

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Steve Schwartz's journey from an impoverished childhood to a tea wholesaler is fascinating in ways that are relevant to everyone in the convenience services…

Metaverse: The new entertainment universe?

by Kevin Williams

Virtual reality continues to play an integral part of many of metaverse plans despite extensive criticism and some challenges for Meta.

How to give customer breakrooms some holiday cheer

by Amanda Puppo — CEO, MarketReach Inc.

Convenience services operators are in a great position to make the holidays merrier. Here are some creative suggestions.

How to identify the right workplace water solution

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

The main considerations when selecting the right office water dispenser are what role the machine will fulfill and what environment the water dispenser(s) will…

Strategies for securing the self service machine network

by Apu Pavithran — Founder and CEO, Hexnode | Mitsogo Inc.

While a generic kiosk or vending management solution might alleviate some concerns, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee security, calling for unified endpoint…

When to transition from vending to a micro market

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

As more businesses are looking to upgrade from a vending bank to a micro market, it's important to know what factors to consider for making such an upgrade.

How to select the best office coffee or coffee vending machine

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

The preferences of your customers and the requirements of their workspaces weigh heavily when deciding office coffee or coffee vending machines.

Office fridges: The Wild West of the workplace

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

A survey of office workers reveals many concerns about the cleanliness and safety of the refrigerators they share with coworkers.

Inventory supply management machines to surge through 2030

The adoption of industrial vending machines is expected to increase during the coming years due to cost efficiency which will enable businesses to generate…

Buying your own vending machine? What location managers need to consider

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Some location managers prefer to own their own machines. A vending veteran offers some guidance to managers considering this.

How to best handle customer complaints

Customer complaints are part of every foodservice operation and how operators handle them is critical given the immediate impact of social media and the quest…

Supply dispensing equipment: More than just an asset management initiative

Dispensing technology delivers value to all enterprise stakeholders by ensuring the availability of resources and acting as a single source for…

Inventory vending opportunities go beyond industrial distribution

by Mark Hill — Founder, 1sourcevend

Vending machines have become more accessible with a lower cost of entry and software integration capability, making them ideal for point-of-use supply…

Climate change: Vending has a role to play

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing our planet, and the vending industry can take immediate action to address it.

Surging digital payments to drive self-checkout market in 2022 and beyond

by Pooja Sharma — Senior Content Writer, Global Market Insights Pvt. Ltd.

Increasing investments towards developing a robust infrastructure along with the flourishing travel and tourism trade will boost product adoption in the coming…