News about the vending industry at large, including acquisitions, sales, regulations and more.

  • SmartLink by EVA Introduced at Venditalia 2026

    At Venditalia 2026, EVA introduced SmartLink, an open and secure specification aimed at improving interoperability between machines, payment systems, and management software. Image Source: European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) During Venditalia last month, the EVA was proud to officially present the new EVA SmartLink specification to the wider industry. EVA SmartLink is a new open and secure interoperability architecture designed to modernize communication between unattended retail solutions, such as vending machines, professional coffee machines, payment systems, [read more]

    Published On: June 5, 2026Categories: Vending Technology & Security NewsTags: ,
  • Betson Enterprises partners with Elston Electric for arcade in Chicago

    Betson Enterprises Partners with Elston Electric on Large-Scale Game Room Installation at New Chicago Arcade Venue

    June 30, 2025

  • LAI Games NASCAR Game Coming to Dave & Busters

    LAI Games to Debut NASCAR Pit Stop at Bowl Expo, Coming Soon to Dave & Buster’s

    June 26, 2025

  • AVS Companies Logo

    AVS Companies to Exhibit at International Bowl Expo 2025 in Washington D.C.

    June 24, 2025

  • Operators React to the Industry-Shaking 365 Cantaloupe Merger

    Operators React to the Industry-Shaking 365 Cantaloupe Merger

    June 19, 2025

  • Evoca Group Logo

    Necta Launches BARISTA 500 and 600 Pro Touch

    June 18, 2025

  • 2025 NAMA Fly-In Advocacy in Action for the Convenience Services Industry

    2025 NAMA Fly-In: Advocacy in Action for the Convenience Services Industry

    June 17, 2025

  • 365 Retail Markets to Acquire Cantaloupe

    Cantaloupe, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by 365 Retail Markets

    June 16, 2025

  • NAMA Report Convenience Services Reaches $40B

    New Report Reveals $40 Billion Economic Impact of U.S. Convenience Services Industry

    June 9, 2025

  • Tillamook New Manufacturing Facility in Decatur, Illinois

    Tillamook Lays Groundwork for Future Growth with First Plant Outside Oregon

    June 8, 2025

  • David Protein Bars

    David, Maker of the Highest Protein-to-Calorie Ratio Bars, Closes $75M Series A Funding

    June 7, 2025