Vending News
The New Face of Canadian Retail in 2026: Fast Delivery, AI, and a Two-Tier economy
In 2026, the Canadian retail landscape is defined by a widening economic gap and rapid technological shifts. For the vending industry, this has created a split market where success depends on location and target demographics. High income shoppers in urban centers like...
PUBLIC HEALTH VENDING MACHINES, BENEFICIAL FOR COLD-WEATHER IN WISCONSIN COUNTY
Public health officials in Outagamie County have added cold-weather gear to the region’s public health vending machines to assist residents during winter conditions. This initiative is part of a broader harm-reduction strategy funded by opioid settlement...
Scallix Brings Cust2Mate Smart Cart Technology to Canada, What Vending Operators Should Know
Scallix Inc. has announced a partnership with Cust2Mate that will bring Cust2Mate’s AI-powered smart shopping carts to Canada, with Scallix acting as the company’s Canadian representative. While the technology is aimed primarily at grocery and big-box retail,...
Meet The Smart Cooler That’s Changing The Vending Game
AI Smart Coolers takes self-service retail to new heights with AI-powered identification, precision weighing, seamless payment options, enhanced security, and remote management! Distribution QM now offers the Nova AI Cooler (manufactured in Canada) and the Shekel AI...
Introducing the Apex Pro Series
Apex Vending Canada is introducing the Apex Pro series — 3-in-1 combo vending machines designed for Canadian locations. Apex Combo Pro supports snacks and drinks, plus expanded product flexibility using an adjustable conveyor belt shelf system that can...
PayRange Acquires KioSoft
PayRange LLC, a prominent commerce platform for unattended retail, has completed its acquisition of KioSoft Technologies, a provider of cashless payment and IoT solutions. The deal, announced on December 1, 2025, and closed on December 3, 2025, integrates PayRange's...