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

  • SandStar AI Vending Machine

    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 industry-leading 5-year warranty. Image Source: SandStar Today, SandStar announced the SandStar VRK, the definitive AI vending kiosk designed to captivate customers and empower operators with industry-leading AI computer vision. Coming this quarter, the SandStar VRK transforms the unattended retail experience into an elegant, high-performance storefront. Featuring an exclusive suite of features—including a gloss-black design, four-camera protection, and [read more]

    Published On: February 24, 2026Categories: Vending Technology & Security NewsTags: ,
  • LAI Amusement Expo

    LAI Games Showcases New Arcade Attractions at Amusement Expo

    March 16, 2026

  • Britannie Betti Betson Enterprises Honored by AMOA NY

    Britannie Betti Named AMOA-New York’s 2026 ‘Woman of the Year’

    March 13, 2026

  • AVS Companies Logo

    AVS Companies Exhibiting in Booth #1353 at Amusement Expo

    March 12, 2026

  • JiMMYBAR! Creatine Protein Bar

    JiMMYBAR! Brings America’s First Creatine Protein Bar to Costco Warehouses Nationwide

    March 5, 2026

  • Sales for Meat at Record Highs, According to North American Meat Institute

    Sales at Record High, Americans View Meat as Part of a Healthy, Balanced Lifestyle

    March 2, 2026

  • Day Out Snacks

    Day Out Snacks Expands Their Vegan Protein Snacks Into 75 New Stores

    February 20, 2026

  • Perfect Pour Game DSM Arcade

    DSM Arcade Begins Shipping Perfect Pour: Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition

    February 18, 2026

  • Five Star Building

    Five Star Breaktime Solutions Acquires AM Coffee LLC

    February 13, 2026

  • AVS Houston Garden Oaks Building FINAL (1)

    AVS Companies Announces Relocation of Houston, TX Branch

    February 12, 2026

  • Five Star Building

    Five Star Breaktime Solutions Acquires Krodel Vending

    February 3, 2026