Speaker Spotlight: John Walsh, CRO, Farmer’s Fridge

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Learn how a background in international policy issues is playing into Farmer’s Fridge CRO John Walsh’s strategy skillset and decision making.

Lindbergh Elementary rewards strong attendance with book vending machine

November 5, 2025

Students at Lindbergh Elementary School in St. Joseph, Missouri, are earning books instead of snacks from a special vending machine as part of a program to…

Mini art vending machine debuts at Fairfax City brewery

November 5, 2025

A vending machine at Commonwealth Brewing Co. in Fairfax, Virginia, is offering miniature art prints instead of snacks as part of a local initiative to…

Scotiabank Arena adds Amazon-powered self-checkouts for Leafs, Raptors fans

October 31, 2025

Fans attending Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors games at Scotiabank Arena will now have more ways to skip concession lines thanks to new food and drink…

Classic meets modern: How vending is evolving in the age of AI

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

As the industry shifts from analog to intelligent, always-connected devices, Carpenter and Laszig look ahead to what's next for automation, from expanding…

Calor launches solar-powered gas cylinder vending machines in Ireland

October 13, 2025

Energy supplier Calor has introduced Calor Gas2Go, a solar-powered vending machine system that provides customers with 24/7 access to Calor gas cylinders…

SandStar AI Vending Drives Revenue and Efficiency for WALL’s Ice Cream in Europe

In the competitive European retail market, WALL’s Ice Cream sought to enhance customer reach and operational efficiency. The brand turned to AI-powered…

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Smart vending machine uses facial recognition to verify age for THC products

September 24, 2025

A smart vending machine at an Austin shop is using facial recognition and ID scanning to ensure customers are 21 or older before purchasing consumable hemp…

The future of campus dining? PizzaForno thinks it’s a 24/7 pizza vending machine

On this episode of the Automation and Self Service Podcast, we're diving into one of the hottest trends in food tech: 24/7 pizza vending. My guest is Travis…

The automation of eco-friendly cleaning with Mr. Turtle

In this episode of the Automation and Self-Service Podcast, we're exploring an innovative solution tackling one of the biggest environmental challenges of our…

Yuma Fire Department boosts EMS with medication vending machines

July 15, 2025

The Yuma Fire Department in Arizona has significantly enhanced its emergency medical services efficiency by implementing a new medication management system…

VaaS revolution reshaping unattended retail

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

As industries increasingly embrace unattended retail and seek lower-risk formats, VaaS will become crucial for deploying and managing self-service solutions.

Vidir launches automated stadium merch vending

June 27, 2025

Vidir Solutions, a company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, has launched its Merchandise Vending Machine. Its inaugural installation…

VenHub debuts AI-powered smart store at LAX/Metro Transit Center

June 13, 2025

VenHub Global, Inc. has launched a 24/7, fully autonomous retail store at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. The AI-powered "Smart Store" aims to provide travelers…

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.

The meaningful application: How automation is cultivating a more responsible future

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Automation innovations on display at NAMA 2025 demonstrate a growing trend toward responsible, ethical and sustainable solutions for diverse industries.

LA County launches vending machines offering free lifesaving health supplies

May 12, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched 51 Community Health Stations, which are self-serve vending machines providing free overdose…

Epson Robot dispenses custom nail polish in retail kiosk

May 8, 2025

Epson Robots has invested in Blank Beauty Inc., a Tennessee-based startup, to develop a retail kiosk that allows consumers to create custom nail polish colors…

Due North introduces refrigerated merchandisers

May 1, 2025

Due North, a North American company specializing in self-contained refrigerated merchandisers, has launched three models under its QBD and Minus Forty brands.