How AI turning labor from cost center into growth driver for multi-location businesses

August 15, 2025

AI is transforming how multi-location businesses — restaurants, retailers, hotels, etc.— manage their most significant controllable cost: labor. Instead of…

Hyphen secures $25M in series B funding to scale automated makelines

August 13, 2025

Hyphen, a foodservice technology company, has secured $25 million in Series B funding to scale its Automated Makeline, a platform for automated meal production.

Motion Controls Robotics launches online quoting portal for robotic palletizing systems

August 13, 2025

Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. has launched an online portal for its BA Palletizer, enabling manufacturers to get instant quotes for robotic palletizing…

Simbe's robot, sensors tackle grocery's fresh food challenges

August 12, 2025

Simbe, a provider of retail shelf digitization, has launched Store Intelligence capabilities to provide grocery stores with a comprehensive solution for fresh…

Hai Robotics appoints Adrian Stoch as CEO Americas

August 12, 2025

Hai Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation, has named Adrian Stoch as its next CEO for the Americas, effective August 18, 2025.

HomeBase USA deploys Simbe’s Tally robot

August 7, 2025

HomeBase USA has deployed Simbe's shelf-scanning robot in pilot programs at two locations.

Farm thrives with vending machine and robotic helpers

July 28, 2025

Chesterton House Farm in Harbury, Warwickshire, England, run by George and Heather Clarke, has successfully diversified its operations through the introduction…

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.

GNC deploys autonomous drones to speed up fulfillment, drive inventory efficiency

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

GNC deploys Corvus Robotic drones and the return on investment is way beyond more accurate inventory.

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…

Robodog on patrol at Long Island construction site

July 16, 2025

A $100,000 robotic dog, named Spot, is on patrol at a Long Island, New York construction site. Spot is tasked with boosting safety for workers building a…

VenHub opens 24/7 smart store in Hollywood, expanding autonomous retail footprint

July 11, 2025

VenHub Global Inc., a company specializing in autonomous, AI-powered retail, has opened an additional 24/7 Smart Store in Hollywood, California, located at…

Amazon deploys 1 millionth robot, launches AI model for robotic fleet

July 2, 2025

Amazon has hit a robotic milestone with the deployment of its one millionth robot in operation.

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…

Automated access: Anora Morton, JD on self-service, community impact

Join Anora Morton, JD, and Vending Times editor Sandra Carpenter as we discuss how automation is delivering accessible solutions and community impact.

Amazon developing humanoid robots for delivery use

June 16, 2025

Amazon is reportedly building software to create humanoid robots that may one day serve as a delivery worker as well as humanoid park for testing purposes.

Donatos taps Appetronix for first fully automated pizza kitchen

June 13, 2025

Donatos Pizza has tapped Appetronix, a foodtech company specializing in the development and design of autonomous robotic solutions for commercial restaurant…

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…

The strategic embrace: Blending automation and AI power with the human touch to drive customer relationships

by Jeanne Duca — Chief Marketing Officer, BCN

Retailers face a tricky balancing act: using technology to make life easier for customers while keeping the human connection that builds loyalty and trust.

Troubleshooting Slow Adoption to Your Kiosk Pilot

After you’ve invested time and money into planning your initial kiosk deployment, sluggish customer adoption can be a major frustration. But before scrapping…