A&M Equipment Sales

09/03/2026

Creating memorable brand activations requires thinking outside the box or in this case, inside the vending machine.

For this year’s Dragon Con, we had the pleasure of building a custom Sharpie "Art Vault" vending machine designed to engage creators directly on the convention floor.

The result? An interactive, functional art installation that drives real customer engagement.

If you're attending Dragon Con this weekend, make sure to visit the display!

Looking to stand out at your next convention or expo? Drop us a message to discuss custom vending builds, interactive displays, and spatial design.

07/23/2026

Introducing the Sandstar AI Retail VRK Pro. Built for the Future of Unattended Retail.

The SandStar VRK Pro combines advanced AI vision technology with commercial-grade reliability to deliver a seamless grab-and-go shopping experience. Customers simply tap their card, open the door, take their items, and close the door; the AI takes care of the rest.

Why choose the VRK Pro?
✅ AI-powered, frictionless checkout with no barcode scanning
✅ FIFO trays for efficient restocking
✅ 5-year refrigeration warranty for long-term peace of mind
✅ Cassette refrigeration technology for fast, simplified field service and reduced downtime
✅ Illuminated smart handle provides a premium customer experience and clear visual status indicators
✅ Create custom promotions and bundled deals to increase average ticket size
✅ Large digital advertising display for promotions, branding, or third-party advertising revenue
✅ Cloud-based management with live inventory, sales reporting, and remote monitoring

Whether you’re serving employees, members, students, or travelers, the SandStar VRK Pro helps increase revenue, reduce labor, and deliver the modern shopping experience customers expect.

Ready to upgrade your unattended retail program? Contact A&M Equipment Sales to learn more.

07/18/2026

First SandStar AI Retail smart cooler installation is officially in the books!

When our customer approached us looking for a new smart cooler solution, we analyzed the market together. SandStar stood out as the clear winner, checking every single box.

What impressed us most wasn't just the seamless setup and sleek presentation—it was the post-install performance. During testing, we were blown away by the unmatched speed, pinpoint accuracy in the AI product recognition, and an optimized operator experience.

Key takeaways from the deployment:
-Enhanced Security: The integrated WeVend reader adds a critical layer of protection by automatically blocking prepaid and gift cards.
-User-Friendly VMS: Intuitive desktop and mobile applications make management a breeze.
-Complete Transparency: Real-time, live visibility into all transaction data.
-Powerful Remote Access: Operators can easily adjust lighting, upload new media to the display screen, manage product teaching, update planograms from anywhere, and much more.
-Frictionless Experience: Ultra-fast transaction settlements keep things moving.

Huge thank you to our team for a flawless installation, and to our customer for trusting us to drive their retail tech evolution forward!

Please contact our team at A&M Equipment Sales for yours.

www.amequipmentsales.com

07/02/2026

Man… some people are taking our Freedom 250 sale a little too seriously 😂

In case you missed it, we are running our Freedom 250 sale for the month of July.

All customers have the opportunity to save $250 per unit on our vending equipment or a $250 shipping credit on our smart coolers for the month of July.

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05/04/2026

Are you on LinkedIn? We just launched our LinkedIn Newsletter series, The Vending Success Playbook Series. Head over to LinkedIn and subscribe and give us a follow while you are at it. Below is the link to our first official chapter in the series!

Chapter 1: The 2026 Reality Check—Is Your Business Future-Ready? Let’s be honest—starting or growing a vending route in 2026 feels a lot different than it did even a few years ago. If you’re here, you aren’t just looking for someone to sell you a machine; you’re looking to build a busine...

12/20/2025

Happy holidays from our family to yours! Thank you for an incredible 2025. We look forward to serving you in 2026!

11/03/2025

Watch out for your local "Vending Guru". Don't get scammed into buying an AI written coarse and bad location. Give us a call and we can guide you in the right direction for finding quality locations

11/01/2025

10/31/2025

Buying a refurbished machine doesn't have to be scary!

All refurbished machines come with a 90-day parts warranty and lifetime technical support! We can also offer virtual training for our first time vendors.

https://www.amequipmentsales.com/product/refurbished-vendo-721-soda-machine-8-selections/