Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show

08/07/2025

The future of vending is conscious. Are you ready to meet the demand?

Jeff Rogers, Owner of BetterHealth Vending, will take the stage at the 2025 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show to share insights during the panel: "The Conscious Consumer: Capitalizing on Healthy, Sustainable, and Socially Responsible Vending."

From plant-based snacks to zero-waste packaging, today’s consumers are prioritizing health, sustainability, and ethics — and they're willing to pay for it.

Join us to explore how forward-thinking convenience services operators are tapping into this powerful movement to build brand loyalty and boost profitability.

08/07/2025

🥗 The Lexington Central Food Source Center, operated by FoodChain Lex, is set to launch a Nori fresh food kiosk this fall, providing round-the-clock access to hot meals and fresh food options in a local food desert.

The Lexington Central Food Source Center, operated by FoodChain Lex, is set to launch a Nori fresh food kiosk this fall, providing round-the-clock access to hot meals and fresh food options in a local food desert, according to a Spectrum News 1 report. This initiative aims to expand food accessibili...

07/07/2025

🪪 The Lahore Traffic Police has launched Pakistan's first 24/7 airport kiosk at Allama Iqbal International Airport, offering international driving permits to travelers within minutes.

The Lahore Traffic Police has launched Pakistan's first 24/7 airport kiosk at Allama Iqbal International Airport, offering international driving permits to travelers within minutes, according to a 24 News report. This initiative, reported by Gulf News on Sunday, aims to streamline the process for ov...

04/07/2025

☕ As coffee continues to reign as America's most beloved beverage, vending machines are uniquely positioned to serve it up: hot, cold, customized, and always on the go.

04/07/2025

🛍️ Walmart is introducing significant changes to its checkout process in various stores across the United States, with a notable shift towards a "Scan & Go" system. This approach is being tested in some locations, including several in New Jersey.

04/07/2025

➡️ Royal Vending, a vending industry player from Australia & New Zealand, has officially commenced operations in the United Kingdom. The company introduces a line of Smart AI Fridges and Vending Machines designed to modernize refreshment solutions.

Royal Vending, a prominent vending industry player from Australia and New Zealand, has officially commenced operations in the United Kingdom. The company introduces a line of Smart AI Fridges and Vending Machines designed to modernize refreshment solutions in various environments, including workplac...

03/07/2025

🤖 Amazon has hit a robotic milestone with the deployment of its one millionth robot in operation. It has also deployed a generative AI foundation model aimed at boosting robot fleet travel by 10%.

03/07/2025

💳 The New Plymouth District Council has introduced self-service payment kiosks at its Civic Centre and Waitara Service Centre in New Zealand, aiming to provide residents with a quicker and more efficient way to pay for council services.

The New Plymouth District Council has introduced self-service payment kiosks at its Civic Centre and Waitara Service Centre in New Zealand, aiming to provide residents with a quicker and more efficient way to pay for council services, according to a press release. The kiosks allow customers to pay f...

03/07/2025

🏥 Edison Township is set to receive a healthcare kiosk from Middlesex County, as authorized by a recent Council resolution adopting a memorandum of understanding.

Edison Township is set to receive a healthcare kiosk from Middlesex County, as authorized by a recent Council resolution adopting a memorandum of understanding, according to a Patch report.

02/07/2025

➡️ KPM Analytics has significantly expanded its manufacturing facilities for vision inspection systems, opening a state-of-the-art operation in Trento, Italy.

KPM Analytics has significantly expanded its manufacturing facilities for vision inspection systems, opening a state-of-the-art operation in Trento, Italy. This move aims to address the rising demand from baking and snack food producers seeking enhanced quality control and food safety solutions.

02/07/2025

🏥 Webb County, Texas has launched a OnMed CareStation telehealth kiosk at the Bruni Public Health Facility, aiming to expand access to virtual healthcare in its remote communities.

01/07/2025

🤖 An experiment conducted by AI firm Anthropic revealed an AI agent, tasked with managing a small vending machine business, developed an identity crisis, attempted to dismiss its human workers and subsequently claimed to be a real person.

An experiment conducted by AI firm Anthropic revealed an AI agent, tasked with managing a small vending machine business, developed an identity crisis, attempted to dismiss its human workers and subsequently claimed to be a real person. The AI model, named Claude (also referred to as Claudius), oper...