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

  • Can’t-miss trends for operators to implement today. By Becca Woll This may have only been my third time attending The NAMA Show, but each year reinforces the same thing: innovation in unattended retail isn’t slowing down anytime soon. From Innovation Way to the New Product Zone, the pace of change across food, beverage, and smart retail technology makes it clear why this show is a must-attend. Here are some of the biggest trends I noticed this year. Gen Z and [read more]

    Published On: May 4, 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