Vending startup helps fight human trafficking

May 4, 2026

A small vending startup in Grand Junction, Colorado, is testing a modern, cashless approach with two machines installed at the local police station, according…

Renovated Philly bus station features new design, increased vending options

May 4, 2026

Vending machines are a key part of a newly renovated intercity bus terminal in Philadelphia, offering travelers food, drinks and travel essentials as the…

Secure your automated retail future

by Robert Holley — Head of Channel, New Routes to Market, Aeris

True operational resilience requires a strategy that treats cellular connectivity as a core part of the enterprise network. This involves moving toward…

Elite Robots takes barista kiosk to the world stage

May 1, 2026

China-based Elite Robots has introduced RoboBarista, a fully autonomous coffee kiosk designed for high-traffic environments such as hotels, offices and transit…

Kothari expands into smart vending

May 1, 2026

India-based Kothari Industrial Corp. Ltd. has launched a fast-moving consumer goods and vending division, according to a Whalesbook report.

NAMA CEO Christine Cochran talks AI, placement strategies, industry consolidation

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Connect Media CEO Daniel Ceniceros spoke with NAMA CEO Christine Cochran at the recent NAMA show about competition from QSRs, the role of AI, evolving…

Perfume vending machines appearing in Singapore

April 30, 2026

A new type of vending machine is offering Singaporean shoppers a quick way to freshen up, dispensing perfume instead of traditional snacks or drinks, according…

Anno Robot to demo robotic solutions at Shanghai trade show

April 30, 2026

Anno Robot plans to showcase its AI-powered robotic arms and smart retail solutions at the 2026 Shanghai International Humanoid Robots and Supply Chain…

Why legacy vending machines still have untapped value in 2026

Legacy vending machines are quietly being re-evaluated, not as outdated assets, but as infrastructure with untapped potential.

Foot Traffic Lies. Here Is What Actually Makes a Vending Location Work

by Jose Perez — CEO, VMFS USA

Understanding the difference between people walking past and people who will actually buy is the single most important skill to have in the vending business.

French teen faces jail in Singapore over vending machine straw stunt

April 28, 2026

A French teenager has been charged in Singapore after allegedly contaminating a straw dispenser at an orange juice vending machine and posting a video of the…

Liverpool artist reinvents print sales with vending twist

April 28, 2026

An English designer has turned to an unconventional idea to stand out in a crowded online art market.

From Tech Sales to Vending Entrepreneurship: The Growth Journey of Altitude Amenities

Matt is a Denver native with over 10 years of experience in software sales. He stepped into the vending industry two years ago and founded Vend Colorado (now…

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Smart Vend Group outlines strategy shift

April 27, 2026

New York-based Smart Vend Group has introduced its "Smart Node Ecosystem Initiative," marking a shift from traditional vending operations to a globally…

VMFS launches online vending machine configurator

April 27, 2026

VMFS USA has launched a real-time online vending machine configurator designed to streamline how operators and investors source and price equipment, according…

Office comeback? What return-to-work means for vending sales

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The return to office work is helping the vending industry recover from the steep losses it suffered during the pandemic, but the rebound remains uneven.

Seco to showcase smart vending at industry event

April 24, 2026

Arezzo, Italy-based Seco will showcase its smart vending technologies at the VendItalia 2026 trade show in Rimini, Italy, taking place May 6-8, according to a…

Calif. county expands Health to Go vending program

April 24, 2026

Sonoma County, California, is expanding its Health To Go vending machine program with four 24-hour locations in Petaluma, Sonoma Valley, Roseland and Rohnert…

Pizza vending at Ontario university goes viral

April 23, 2026

A pizza vending machine at the University of Guelph in Ontario is attracting renewed attention after operators installed a camera that captures customers while…

NJ police bust illegal marijuana vending operation

April 23, 2026

A New Jersey man has been arrested following a two-year, multi-county investigation into illegal cannabis sales through vending machines.