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Vendies 2026 finalists announced ahead of June celebration
The finalists for the 2026 Vendies Awards have been officially revealed, showcasing the very best talent, innovation and achievement from across the vending and automated retail sector. This year’s shortlist reflects the strength and diversity of the industry, with a...
Vendies Live launches as standalone exhibition ahead of The Vendies Awards
A new dedicated exhibition for the vending industry will launch next year. Datateam Business Media, organiser of The Vendies Awards, unveils Vendies Live – a standalone event designed to give suppliers greater opportunity to showcase their latest products and...
Refreshment Systems partners with Neubria to power smarter gym nutrition
Refreshment Systems (RSL) has announced an official partnership with Neubria, focused on transforming how gyms and fitness centres deliver nutrition to their members. The partnership is designed to bring convenient, science-led performance nutrition directly into...
How vending is redefining convenience
As urbanisation accelerates and demand grows for fast, contactless purchasing, vending is emerging as a vital component of modern retail, delivering convenience, efficiency and increasingly personalised experiences across workplaces, transport hubs and public spaces....
Nestlé UK and Ireland announces new leadership appointments for 2026Â
Nestlé UK & Ireland has announced several appointments to its senior leadership team, Katya Simmons, Martin Krohn and Lorenzo Vigano. • Lorenzo Vigano has been appointed managing director for Nestlé Professional UK & Ireland. Lorenzo brings with him a wealth...
The Vendies 2026: Still time to enter
There’s still time to enter The Vendies 2026, with the deadline now extended to 25 March to give companies additional time to submit their entries. But don’t leave it too late — make sure you’re in the running. This year we’ve introduced a number of new categories,...
Rhea signs the Women’s Empowerment Principles
Rhea has announced its commitment to the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs). Established by UN Women and the UN Global Compact in 2010, these seven principles serve as a global roadmap for promoting gender equality and female empowerment in the workplace. For Rhea,...
Smart Retail Solutions Group announces summer line up of industry leading events
Summer 2026 is set to be a landmark year for The Smart Retail Solutions Group as the partnership of industry-leading companies has announced two networking events across the summer, in what will be the sixth year of the partnership. The first, hosted at the...
Vendex Midlands 2026 – 20% larger than last year as new exhibitor demand accelerates
Vendex Midlands 2026, the UK’s leading exhibition dedicated to vending, unattended retail, and micro markets, will return to Arena MK on 25 March 2026, and is already 20% larger than last year’s Midlands show and 10% larger than the previously largest Vendex event...
Don’t miss out: Get your entries in by 27 February 2026
Time is running out to be part of The Vendies 2026. With the entry deadline fast approaching on 27 February, now is the moment to put your achievements in the spotlight and secure your place in the industry’s most prestigious awards. Returning on 3 June 2026 at the...
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The Vending Industry Awards are making a live return for 2024!
Following the success of the Vendies 2023 live awards ceremony- organised by the publishers of Vending International, Datateam Business Media – we are excited to announce that the Vendies will be returning for 2024!
