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

  • Beverage Expectations Are Rising and Operators Must Stay Ahead

    Beverage Expectations Are Rising and Operators Must Stay Ahead

    Key Takeaways from The NAMA Show 2026 Session: “Upcoming Trends in Hot & Cold Beverages” At this year’s The NAMA Show, one message from the session “Upcoming Trends in Hot & Cold Beverages” came through clearly: beverages are no longer just about refreshment. They now center on experience, function, and personalization. Those shifts are already impacting unattended retail. For operators, this isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about understanding where consumer expectations are going and adjusting your product mix, equipment, and [read more]

    Published On: May 5, 2026Categories: Trends, Vending Trade ShowsTags: ,
  • Incredible Technologies, Inc. Introduces Storm Bowling

    Introducing the Storm Bowling June Strike Frenzy

    May 28, 2026

  • Sweets & Snacks Expo

    Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces 2026 Most Innovative New Product Awards Winners

    May 19, 2026

  • LAI Games Introduces Asphalt 9 DX Plus: A Premium Evolution of Arcade Racing

    LAI Games Introduces Asphalt 9 DX Plus: A Premium Evolution of Arcade Racing

    May 18, 2026

  • NESCAFÉ® Soccer

    NESCAFÉ® Puts Coffee at the Center of the “Third Half,” Soccer’s Unofficial Post-Game Ritual

    May 12, 2026

  • 365 Retail Markets Completes Acquisition of Cantaloupe to Expand Technology Capabilities and Customer Value

    365 Retail Markets Completes Acquisition of Cantaloupe

    May 11, 2026

  • National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA)

    The NAMA Show 2026 Advances New Ideas, Technologies and Possibilities

    May 1, 2026

  • MELISSA MANCHESTER

    AMOA-NY Annual Gala Celebrates Industry Leaders and Honors 2026 Award Recipients at Sold-Out Event

    April 26, 2026

  • The Bevi Signature Countertop featuring an updated, intuitive user interface, set to roll out across machines this year.

    Bevi Moves Beyond Water, Unveils Brand Refresh and Fully Connected Beverage Platform

    April 21, 2026

  • Julien Levesque VP of Product at Bevi

    Bevi Highlights Innovation, Sustainability, and Growth Ahead of The NAMA Show 2026

    April 17, 2026

  • Foodture Vending

    How Foodture Delivers a Handcrafted Feel at Scale

    April 15, 2026