by Vending News | Apr 11, 2026 | Vending Industry
For years, vending pricing followed a simple rule: Set it once… and leave it alone. That approach is now breaking under pressure. Across North America, and especially in Canada; operators are dealing with rising costs at every level: Higher product wholesale prices...
by Vending News | Apr 11, 2026 | Vending Industry
By now, cashless payment isn’t a competitive advantage. It’s the baseline. Customers expect to tap, pay, and move on.And when they can’t; many simply don’t buy. That part is widely understood. What’s less understood is this: Installing a cashless reader doesn’t...
by Vending News | Apr 11, 2026 | Vending Industry
There’s a bad habit in vending:relying on gut instead of numbers. That used to work. You could build a route off experience, trial and error, and a decent sense of what sells. That doesn’t cut it anymore. The operators making real money in 2026 aren’t guessing. They...
by Vending News | Mar 26, 2026 | Vending Industry
One of the most common challenges vending operators face is maintaining clear, direct communication with both location managers and customers. When issues arise — like an empty machine or a product getting stuck — customers often report problems to building management...
by Vending News | Mar 26, 2026 | Vending Industry
Micro-markets have become one of the fastest-growing segments in unattended retail across North America. In the past, installing a micro-market required significant infrastructure and higher upfront investment. Today, new AI-powered smart fridge solutions are making...
by Vending News | Mar 26, 2026 | Vending Industry
Healthy vending has become a common request from many businesses and organizations. Office managers, HR departments, and facility coordinators often ask operators to provide healthier snack and beverage options for employees. Interestingly, sales data sometimes...
