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Cantaloupe’s Smart Store, unveiled at Vendex Leeds, introduces a cutting-edge, fully enclosed cabinet with weighted shelf technology that detects and charges for items as light as 15 grams. Designed for high-traffic areas like universities and hospitals, it offers enhanced security with built-in cameras and flexible merchandising options beyond traditional snacks and beverages.
SV24-7 is using Vendmanager to boost efficiency, improve visibility, and serve customers better — combining technology and people power to lead in Scotland’s vending sector.
Vendaid has embraced Vendmanager to improve visibility, reduce waste, and streamline operations—from the warehouse to the van and everywhere in between.
Hallmark Vending is building a data-driven culture powered by Vendmanager—where everyone knows their numbers, owns their results, and keeps improving together.
Vendmanager and VMMobile simplify every part of service—from call creation to invoicing—giving your team the tools they need to deliver faster fixes and better visibility.
Nutrivend scaled nationally from day one — and Vendmanager has powered that growth. See how this fast-moving operator uses real-time data to pre-pick, optimise routes, and deliver next-level service.
At NVCS, collaboration is the strategy—and Vendmanager is the system that powers it. From field teams to office staff, see how they use data to drive smarter decisions and better service across East Anglia.
Micro markets open new doors for vending operators—but they also bring complexity. See how Vendmanager’s integration helps you cut admin, track stock, and manage everything in one place.
Westways Vending has spent ten years building an award-winning business on strong values, clear vision, and powerful tools. See how Vendmanager supports their people and fuels their growth.
Connect Vending uses Vendmanager to bring clarity, consistency, and control to their entire operation. See how the team turns insight into action across service, stock, finance, and strategy.
Real-time telemetry and cashless integration can transform your vending efficiency. Discover how features like Single Walk, Visit on Demand, and Pre-packing save time, cut costs, and keep your machines running smarter.
SuperCups Vending is built on loyalty, teamwork, and constant improvement. See how Vendmanager and Datakey are helping them work smarter, move faster, and stay fully connected—across every part of the business.
Datakey is more than a plug-in tool—it’s a game changer for vending operators. Discover how it helps save time, eliminate errors, improve pricing accuracy, and make training easier across every route.
What happens when a vending operator fully commits to doing things right—from the car park to the back office? Bettavend’s journey with Vendmanager shows how clarity, collaboration, and data-driven decisions can lead to smarter operations and stronger results.
Unlock faster fixes, smarter service, and stronger sales. These 7 Vendmanager Dashboard insights show how data can drive better decisions—and bigger wins—for your vending operation.
Since its inception in 1990, Revive Vending has established itself as a leader in the UK vending industry, continuously seeking innovation to differentiate itself from competitors. Under the leadership of Tim Varney, the company has embraced emerging technologies and new business models to ensure efficiency, quality service, and sustained profitability.
A seasoned professional in the vending industry, Paul Eaton, discusses adapting to consumer trends by expanding healthier and fresher product options and using data for strategic decision-making.
In 2025 and beyond, UK vending is seeing a shift towards cashless and mobile payments, healthier product options, and advanced management systems. These changes enhance efficiency and meet modern consumer needs.
This exclusive LinkedIn Live event dives into the key trends shaping the future of the UK vending industry. From evolving consumer expectations to cutting-edge technology, discover how to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. Watch on-demand now.
East Midlands Vending, founded in Nottingham in 2021, has quickly grown with a team of 16 professionals. They operate nine micro markets and over 200 vending machines, all cashless. Their success is driven by the Vendmanager system, which streamlines operations and provides real-time insights
Cantaloupe CMO Elyssa Steiner gets firsthand experience into a UK vending operation with a visit to Refreshment Systems, LTD. (RSL). She describes how they’re leveraging technology, empowering their team, and creating efficiencies that are both practical and forward-thinking.
Our experts chat about the state of the industry and discuss the future of vending in the UK. Learn how you, as an operator, can thrive using cashless technology.