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  • SandStar AI Vending Machines Mike Kiser CEO

    SandStar and the Rise of Real AI in Smart Retail

    Why CEO Mike Kiser believes real AI will take vending to the next level   In an industry that’s constantly evolving, few leaders have witnessed — and shaped — as much change as SandStar CEO Mike Kiser. With more than 50 years in vending and foodservice, Kiser isn’t just another executive riding the latest trend. He’s someone who has built companies from the ground up, helped scale organizations into multi-billion-dollar enterprises, and now finds himself at the forefront [read more]

    Published On: March 24, 2026Categories: Vending Technology & Security NewsTags: ,

  • Arca Continental, One of the World’s Largest Coca-Cola Bottlers, Joins Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

    January 23, 2025

  • Everest Avalanche Launches

    Everest Ice and Water Systems Introduces Everest Avalanche and Everest Ascent

    January 23, 2025

  • DEFI Snacks

    DEFI Snacks Launches First Product Line of High-Protein, Guilt-Free Chocolate

    January 23, 2025

  • Carla Balagie headshot

    NAMA Announces CEO Retirement, Plans for Leadership Transition

    January 22, 2025

  • Engage Pulse by Cantaloupe

    Cantaloupe Introduces Engage Pulse for the Arcade and Amusement Industry

    January 21, 2025

  • TPGi and Storm Solutions Partner for Accessible Kiosks

    TPGi Partners with Storm Solutions to Create Accessible Kiosks

    January 15, 2025

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