Sandra Carpenter
Sandra Carpenter
Sandra is the editor of Kiosk Marketplace and Vending Times. She has been working in editorial and research roles for over a decade and has experience in print, blog, social media and peer-reviewed publications.
Recent Contributions
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…
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Keeping kiosks always on: a conversation with Smart Charging Technologies
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
In the newest episode of the Automation and Self Service Podcast, Sandra Carpenter, editor of Kiosk Marketplace, talks with Micah Larsen, MBA, sales director…
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Simbe brings real-time visibility to fresh departments, tackling shrink, food waste
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Grocers facing high shrink and labor costs in fresh food departments are turning to Simbe’s blend of robots and sensors, a self-service style solution that…
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Celebrating the future of self-service: Nominations for the 2025 ARKI awards closing soon
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Nominations are closing soon for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards, a celebration of the companies, technologies and visionary innovators…
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The future of travel is here: Don't miss this webinar on airport kiosk transformation
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
August 21, 2025
Discover how to stay ahead of the curve and design an airport experience that is smarter, more accessible and truly future-ready.
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From vending to vision: How automated retail can go beyond convenience
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Keynote speaker Josh Rosenberg shares insight on his upcoming session at the 2025 Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show, where he'll discuss how operators…
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Fusian sushi rolls out success with strategic automation and a human touch
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Fusian's approach to automation is distinctive in its focus on enhancing, rather than replacing, the human element of the dining experience.
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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.
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Self-service is evolving: Say hello to the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show!
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
The Self-Service Innovation Summit is now the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show (ARKI), an event focused on the future of automated retail, December…
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Melanie Day: Revolutionizing campus hair care with self-service solutions
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Learn how In Living Curls, grounded in accessibility, affordability, and community, is transforming the college experience.
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