Prepango scores with FIFA merchandise vending machines

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Automated retailer Prepango used its airport network, remote monitoring and regional sales data to put official World Cup products within reach of travelers nationwide.

Beyond surge pricing: A smarter model for automated retail

by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC

Should prices inside an automated retail environment change based on current conditions? The technical answer is yes. The more important business answer is: only when the change creates clear or at least a perceived value for the customer and the operator.

Toshiba leader talks customer experience, mobile-first strategy

Eric Williams, senior account executive at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, shares insight on changing customer expectations, the value of a mobile-first strategy in the retail environment and how and why AI will be a game-changer going forward.

VendPlacer surpasses 640 registered operators

VendPlacer, an online marketplace connecting vending operators with property owners, said it has surpassed 640 registered operators across all 50 states…

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.