ART launches crowdfunding campaign

March 5, 2026

Automated Retail Technologies, a developer of the fully automated Just Baked hot-food robotic kiosk, has launched a regulation crowdfunding campaign to support…

From Vending Machines to Autonomous Retail: The Evolution of Grab‑and‑Go Shopping

Retail convenience has always been driven by speed. Customers prefer shopping experiences that save time and require minimal effort. Over the years, retail…

SandStar Unveils the VRK, the New Home for the World’s Most Ambitious Vending Operators

The AI-Powered vending machine brings Four-camera protection, Dual-sensor lock security, and a self-learning engine to the retail floor—all backed by an…

Why Smart Coolers and Vending Kiosks Are Becoming the New “Mini Stores”

If you’ve noticed more vending-style setups in offices, apartments, hospitals, or even airports lately — you’re not imagining it. Retail is shifting fast, and…

Revolutionizing Retail: How SandStar is Leading with Smarter Coolers and Smart Cooler Technology

SandStar is shifting the paradigm for retail by providing integrated AI solutions addressing the challenges businesses face in the selling of chilled products…

SandStar TASTE AI Vending Machine -GDM

SandStar’s Premium Taste Series AI Retail Kiosk (30,000+ sold across 30 countries, trusted by 25 Fortune 500 firms) is USA-engineered with precision, boasting…

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SandStar EZEgo AI Vending Machine

SandStar’s EZego AI Vending — with 30,000+ units deployed across 30 countries, trusted by 25 Fortune 500 companies — exemplifies “Real AI. Real Easy.” Its…

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SandStar TASTE AI Vending - CVM

SandStar’s TASTE AI Vending: A smart, elegant AI-powered retail terminal (30,000+ sold across 30 countries, trusted by 25 Fortune 500 firms). It offers 3 size…

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Power, Connectivity, and Uptime: Smarter Ways to Keep Self-Service Running Strong

In this webinar, Micah Larsen, Sales Director at Switch Always On explored the two foundational elements that every unattended retail, kiosk, vending, and ATM…

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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…

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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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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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…

100% Quarterly Growth – Joy Vending’s Journey with AI

Joy Vending is a venture founded by a UCLA EMBA and a CUHK MBA. They chose to focus on vending machine operations and their sales grow by 100% for three…

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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.

From Sweden to Europe - NAIS's AI Vending Journey

Daniel Nowak, the visionary founder and CEO of Nordic AI Solution (NAIS), boasts a diverse background spanning over 30 years in retail and IT. In 2021, he…

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Las Vegas welcomes Amusement Exposition International, including VR and XR insights

by Kevin Williams

The AAMA and AMOA co-operated show comprised various co-located partnerships with the National Bulk Vending Association (NBVA), Laser Tag Convention, Billiards…

Wisconsin deploys life-saving vending machines

March 28, 2024

Appleton, Wisconsin is now home to two vending machines offering life-saving products.

Bulgaria aims to expand medicine access using vending machines

March 22, 2024

Bulgaria has amended its Medicinal Products in Human Medicine Act in a way that will allow citizens to obtain medicines that do not require a prescription via…