Richard Slawsky
Richard Slawsky
In addition to writing, Slawsky serves as an adjunct professor of Communication at the University of Louisville and other local colleges. He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Communication from the University of Louisville and is a member of Mensa and the National Communication Association.
Recent Contributions
TendedBar, WeVend partner to expand automated beverage service beyond stadiums
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Automated beverage technology company TendedBar is taking a step beyond its roots in stadiums and arenas through a partnership with unattended payments…
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As vending gets smarter, ADA compliance gets more complicated
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
The evolution of vending technology is changing the conversation around ADA compliance. Touchscreens, mobile payments and more are becoming standard features…
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From restaurant grind to fresh vending finds
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
After years of operating a restaurant, Baltimore resident Jason Hrisanthacopoulos decided to leave behind the long hours and operational pressures of…
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Why mobile payments have become essential for modern vending operations
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
The vending industry has undergone a major transformation over the past decade, evolving from a primarily cash-driven business into a technology-enabled…
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Redistricting ripple effects: How political map changes could impact vending
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Redistricting efforts underway across the country could create new regulatory and operational challenges for vending and convenience services operators.
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NAMA CEO Christine Cochran talks AI, placement strategies, industry consolidation
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Connect Media CEO Daniel Ceniceros spoke with NAMA CEO Christine Cochran at the recent NAMA show about competition from QSRs, the role of AI, evolving…
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Office comeback? What return-to-work means for vending sales
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
The return to office work is helping the vending industry recover from the steep losses it suffered during the pandemic, but the rebound remains uneven.
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Ohio bill could help shape vending tax policies
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
A bill currently under consideration in the Ohio state legislature seeks to clarify tax policy regarding food purchased from a vending machine, and whether…
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Autonomous retail concept scales up at Circa Resort
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
VenHub Global Inc. and Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas are innovating on what may be the world's most advanced autonomous smart store installation.
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Vending as social infrastructure: Expanding access to essential goods
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
The notion of vending machines delivering public services isn't new. Using those machines to deliver overdose-reversal medications has been expanding across…
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