Estonia moves toward self-service medication dispensing

June 25, 2026

The country of Estonia in northern Europe is considering legislation that would allow pharmacies to deploy self-service vending machines capable of dispensing…

Pennsylvania county grows self-service health kiosk program

June 24, 2026

Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is continuing to expand its "Test & Go" public health kiosk program with additional installations at a transit hub and…

Indra wins contract to modernize Washington Metro ticket vending system

June 23, 2026

Spanish engineering and technology company Indra has been awarded a contract by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to modernize the Metro's…

Munich Transit aims to eliminate ticket validation confusion

June 23, 2026

Germany's Munich Transport Company is updating its ticket vending machines to simplify the ticket purchasing process and reduce validation errors, according to…

FTC greenlights 365 Retail Markets acquisition of Cantaloupe

June 18, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order allowing 365 Retail Markets to proceed with its $848 million acquisition of Cantaloupe Inc.…

Armaf turns airport traffic into fragrance sales with smart kiosk

June 16, 2026

Dubai-based Travel Retail Sales & Services, working with fragrance brand Armaf and Abu Dhabi Airports, has introduced what the companies describe as the…

Technology meets public health in South Carolina

June 16, 2026

Innovative Solutions Consulting & Counseling Group, working with the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund and the City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood…

The Complete Guide to Office Vending Machines: How to Choose the Best Office Vending Solutions for Your Workpl

In this guide, you will learn what modern office vending machines are, the different types available, how to pick the right one, and how to set it up step by…

Dollywood water park goes cashless

June 9, 2026

Dollywood's Splash Country has become the latest entertainment venue to eliminate cash payments, transitioning to a fully electronic payment system on May 16…

Another locality sees overdose deaths decline after Narcan vending rollout

June 8, 2026

Eight months after launching a network of naloxone vending machines, officials in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, say the program is showing promising results…

NAMA weighs in on Connecticut breakroom monitoring bill

June 5, 2026

The National Automatic Merchandising Association is welcoming the enactment of Connecticut Public Act 26-89, legislation that will allow camera-based security…

Proactive Theft Prevention: How SandStar Stops Camera-Blocking Theft for AI Vending Machine

Most open-door vending machines relying on single or dual top-mounted cameras, this simple yet effective method has become the number one threat to…

Wales farm used vending to expand local food access

May 21, 2026

Rhug Estate, an organic estate and farm business located near Corwen in North Wales in the U.K. has introduced self-service vending machines and parcel…

Deploying a strong AI vending machine: 5 rules to follow

In the vending industry, innovative companies are combining artificial intelligence with self-service to make a once futuristic idea to expand convenience and…

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Norwegian airport operator seeks bids on $340M in kiosk foodservice

May 19, 2026

Avinor, the state-owned company that operates most of Norway's airports, has launched a major food-and-beverage tender covering eight airports as part of a…

Crave Robotics achieves certification milestone

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Crave Robotics recently secured certifications for its kiosks from UL Solutions, NSF International and the National Automatic Merchandising Association over a…

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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SandStar SRK AI Vending Machine

A large‑capacity design to reduce restocking and operating pressure. Four cameras to prevent theft and reduce shrink.

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The Future of Frictionless Shopping Is Taking Shape: WeVend and SandStar to Launch Unique Batch Shopping Cart

For the First Time, a Smart Cooler Transaction Can Match the Way People Actually Shop — WeVend and SandStar Are Building That Reality

Evolvending, ART eye additional airport expansions

April 15, 2026

Evolvending and partner Automated Retail Technologies plan to expand their automated dining solution across three more U.S. airports in the next quarter…