Tag: Vending Machines

Explore vending machines’ evolving payments landscape—covering EMV/NFC contactless, mobile wallets, QR pay, telemetry-enabled cashless terminals, open‑banking rails, and fraud and reconciliation tools transforming unattended retail finance.

Smarter Unattended Payments for Smarter Consumers

Cantaloupe-365 Deal Targets Fast-Growing Unattended Retail Market

by Tom Nawrocki

May 11, 2026

The acquisition of Cantaloupe by 365 Retail Markets is now complete, marking a major consolidation in the unattended retail industry. ...

In 2016, there were an estimated 3.5 million US vending machines, 2017 saw a shocking decline:

Cashless Payments Are a Boon for Vending Machines

by Tom Nawrocki

April 28, 2025

Consumers spent more than $3.5 billion at food and beverage vending machines in 2024, a 15% increase over 2023. While ...

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Cantaloupe-365 Deal Targets Fast-Growing Unattended Retail Market

Cashless Payments Are a Boon for Vending Machines

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