Category Archives: Vending machine

Chick-fil-A’s Hospital Vending Machine is Changing Food Access for Patients and Staff

New Chick-Fil-A Vending Machine Noted — Chick-fil-A has launched its first food vending machine at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, located inside the hospital’s “F entrance.” This marks an innovation in Chick-fil-A’s service delivery, aiming to provide quick, convenient access to its food, particularly in a hospital setting where traditional dining options can be limited. The… Read More »

Vending CBD Kiosk Deal Is Smart – Simon Property Group

Vending kiosks for malls Vending CBD kiosks’ novelty might serve as an added attraction for shoppers, while short-term kiosk leases are low risk. Article published March 7, 2019 on National Real Estate Investor.  Excerpt follows.  — https://www.nreionline.com/retail/simon-property-group-s-cbd-kiosk-deal-smart-way-benefit-emerging-trend-experts-say Liz Wolf | Mar 07, 2019 Simon Property Group is introducing a new line-up of mall kiosks, which many might agree is not your… Read More »

Vending – 365 Retail Markets Buys Cantaloupe

365 Retail Markets Buys Cantaloupe From RetailSystems June 2025 — Cantaloupe, Inc., a prominent player in the vending and payment solutions industry, has announced its acquisition by 365 Retail Markets in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $848 million. This strategic move is expected to enhance growth opportunities for both companies. Key Details Terms: Cantaloupe shareholders will receive $11.20 per share, representing a 34%… Read More »

NAMA Show 2025: The future has arrived for automated retail

Vending Automation at NAMA The future of unattended retail was on full display last week at the Las Vegas Convention Center. And the take-home for the approximately 5,200 attendees at the three-day NAMA Show was that the future has already arrived, thanks to the rapid pace of self-service technology and the consumer’s rising acceptance of self-service. We were… Read More »

Smart Vending Machine Automation Market

Smart Vending Machines Getting Smarter Guest Columnist on Vending and the new Smart Vending.  Carl Goodwin is a technical expert in multiple areas: Smart vending, health, oil/gas, retail, gov, biotech, telecoms, R&D, AI, ML. Based in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Supporting Member:  Intel — nice whitepaper on Smart Vending What happens when a traditional vending machine is equipped… Read More »