by Vending News | Jul 20, 2026 | Vending Industry
Going cashless is no longer optional for Canadian vending operators. Customers expect to pay with a debit card, credit card, or mobile wallet, and machines that cannot accept electronic payments risk losing sales. At the same time, accepting card payments comes with...
by Vending News | Jul 20, 2026 | Vending Industry
The biggest development affecting Canadian vending operators this year did not happen in Canada, nor is it about changing consumer tastes. Instead, it centers on a major technology acquisition that has consolidated two of the largest suppliers behind the cashless...
by Vending News | Jul 20, 2026 | Vending Industry
For decades, Canada’s vending machines were a familiar part of office break rooms, schools, hospitals, and public buildings. They accepted quarters, dispensed chips, chocolate bars, and cans of pop, and required little thought from either operators or customers....
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 | 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...
