North America leads the market due to widespread adoption of automated retail technologies and advanced payment systems.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweet Robo, the company redefining automated retail through robotics and delight, will debut ChocoPrint (TM), its first-ever 3D chocolate printer, at CES 2026.

Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture. The vending machine is not our most cutting-edge technology. But it’s one that we can’t seem to quit ...

Aslak de Silva, CEO of Selfly Store, works with customers in 20+ countries generating revenue with data and intelligent vending machines. As technology continues to change retail, vending machines ...

Retail is quietly shedding human workers as automation moves from pilot projects to everyday practice. Instead of a sudden ...

Retail is undergoing a major shift, with automation taking center stage. From self-checkouts and smart vending machines to digital kiosks, retailers are integrating self-service solutions to meet ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Vending machines can have a variety of goods like chips and drinks, but have you ever heard of a vending machine that dispenses ammunition? It may sound like a device out of a ...

iStore and Toronto Pearson Airport unveil 10 premium automated retail machines, delivering Apple and tech essentials with speed, trust, and style. “Toronto Pearson has been a key partner for iStore ...