Cantaloupe news and trends

Cantaloupe Expands Self-Service Commerce Capabilities With SB Software Acquisition
Acquisitions // September 09, 2024

Cantaloupe, a global provider of self-service commerce technology, expanded its capabilities and market reach by acquiring SB Software, a provider of vending and coffee management software solutions in the United Kingdom and Ireland. With this acquisition, Cantaloupe will integrate SB Software’s Vendmanager and Coffeemanager systems...

Cantaloupe Introduces Self-Service Commerce Solution for Hospitality Suites
Commerce Connected // August 27, 2024

Cantaloupe introduced a self-service commerce solution designed for hospitality suites at stadiums and venues. The new Suites solution allows suite owners to make changes to their food and beverage pre-orders up until a pre-selected time via a desktop or mobile app, giving them control over...

Cantaloupe Acquires CHEQ to Expand Reach of Self-Service Commerce Solutions
self service retail // February 01, 2024

Cantaloupe has acquired Cheq Lifestyle Technology (CHEQ) to expand into the sports, entertainment and restaurant sectors with a suite of self-service commerce solutions. “There is tremendous synergy between both of our product lines and solutions that will grow our footprint across our combined customer base,” Cantaloupe CEO Ravi...

Software, Payments Firm Cantaloupe Names Current COO Ravi Venkatesan as CEO
Personnel // September 09, 2022

Cantaloupe, which works in digital payments and software services for the unattended retail market, has added a new CEO in Ravi Venkatesan, a press release says. Venkatesan, the current COO of the company, will take his new job as of Oct. 1 this year, succeeding...

Interviews & Exclusives
No Storefront? No Problem: Future Retail May Be Unattended

November 10, 2017
If only shopping weren’t so … shoppy. Sure, eCommerce takes away a lot of the hassle, but sometimes you need that last-minute pair of sunglasses or gloves, and ordering them online just isn’t an option. At least, not until Amazon invests in some beam-me-up magic. Say you just got off an airplane, and the weather […]

Quick Reads
Tech Provider Cantaloupe Debuts Vending Machine Alternative Smart Stores

December 10, 2024
Self-service commerce technology provider Cantaloupe rolled out its new Smart Stores. These stores offer a 24/7 self-service solution for retailers, residential buildings, fitness centers and hotel pantries, according to a Tuesday (Dec. 10) news release. Customers present payment at the point-of-sale (POS) to unlock the unit, select their items, and then complete their purchase by […]

Cantaloupe Expands Self-Service Commerce Capabilities With SB Software Acquisition

September 09, 2024
Cantaloupe, a global provider of self-service commerce technology, expanded its capabilities and market reach by acquiring SB Software, a provider of vending and coffee management software solutions in the United...

Cantaloupe Introduces Self-Service Commerce Solution for Hospitality Suites

August 27, 2024
Cantaloupe introduced a self-service commerce solution designed for hospitality suites at stadiums and venues. The new Suites solution allows suite owners to make changes to their food and beverage pre-orders...

Cantaloupe Acquires CHEQ to Expand Reach of Self-Service Commerce Solutions

February 01, 2024
Cantaloupe has acquired Cheq Lifestyle Technology (CHEQ) to expand into the sports, entertainment and restaurant sectors with a suite of self-service commerce solutions. “There is tremendous synergy between both of our product...