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 eating that food is considered on-premises or off-premises consumption. The bill could influence how such food is treated in other states around the country.

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. Ongoing challenges including rising costs and unpredictable workplace patterns mean operators must adapt to a more variable environment rather than expect a full return to pre-pandemic norms.

Pizza vending at Ontario university goes viral

A pizza vending machine at the University of Guelph in Ontario is attracting renewed attention after operators installed a camera that captures customers while…

Micro Markets

Micro markets are unattended areas in a building where customers purchase products from open shelves and containers, then pay for them at a self-service kiosk.