Hundreds of Per-and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals that contain fluorine, sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals” because they currently have no known breakdown pathway in nature, are expected to be banned in the UK the Vending & Automated Retail Association has warned. Members of this group of chemicals are very widely used in the vending industry but it is becoming clear […]

With over 1,000 stores across the UK, One Stops have become a neighbourhood necessity in many regions, with the majority of One Stops stores now being located in residential areas, allowing locals to pop in for their essentials with ease. This is no different for the One Stop store in Rhyl, North Wales, as Nathan Whiteside, store manager of One Stop […]

Kepak is expanding its popular one-stop automated retail solution with an innovative first for the sector, a Hot Vend Kiosk. Launching into the OOH channel this month, the machine will be exclusive to Kepak and will dispense one of its Cook-in-Box range burgers within 80 seconds of the user making their choice. The machine will have the capacity to hold […]

Described as the world’s largest ham chain, Enrique Tomás, has implemented a new digital signage platform in its new model of vending machines launched at Barcelona Airport. The first phase includes a total of 30 stores, distributed at strategic points throughout the Barcelona airport, which automatically offer, 24 hours a day, a wide variety of the brand’s products. Consumers can […]

When the new Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) regulations were put in place, the goal was clear – reducing ecommerce fraud. But the two-factor authentication has also created significant friction in the customer journey. Merchants are trying to navigate the new regulations and ease the process, but there are gaps in customers’ awareness of the new regulations coming in place. A […]

This summer, Japan House in London has been offering visitors a Japanese rail-themed retail experience, complete with a high-tech vending machine dispensing rarely-seen railway goods and confectionery from Japan’s largest passenger rail operator JR-East. Stepping inside a dedicated rail-themed booth complete with model shinkansen (bullet trains), visitors encountered a digital vending machine dispensing confectionery typically exclusive to regional stations served by the East Japan […]

According to an Allied Market Research report, the global vending machine market generated $18.3 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to generate $37.2 billion by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2032. What’s driving growth The global vending machine market is driven by the surge in demand for food vending machines in offices/institutions, the increase in consumption of convenience food items, […]

Evoca UK has announced the launch of Evoca Service – a dedicated team that ‘will partner with customers to act as an external provider to offer installation, service or maintenance of all the vending, bean to cup and traditional espresso machines in the Evoca portfolio. Craig Jukes, Evoca’s technical and service director will lead the new team, which is comprised […]

“Lily McGregor’s Golf Day” organised with the help of Alistair Balmworth of Refreshment Systems in aid of six-month old Lilly, who is suffering from brain cancer, took place Friday the 29th of July 2023 at Mill Green Golf Course. Alistair helped to organise the event by sponsoring and providing advertising assistance with print materials to increase the range and visibility […]

The European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) has published a new consumer behaviour report, which provides the latest data into food and beverage preferences in the working population. The report, carried out by GFK on behalf of the EVA, covers four of the main vending markets in Europe – namely France, Germany, Italy and Spain – as well as a short […]