Wixom, MI, September 23, 2026 --( PR.com )-- Vendtek Wholesale Equipment, a vending equipment distributor and service center operating since 1989, today announced the availability of SandStar AI smart coolers for vending operators, entrepreneurs, business owners and facility managers across the United States. The SandStar SRK and flagship VRK turn a traditional vending footprint into an open-shelf, grab-and-go retail experience powered by computer vision, connected operations tools and cashless payment.
Customers tap a credit card or mobile wallet to unlock the cooler, browse products freely, take what they want and close the door. SandStar’s computer-vision system identifies the items removed, updates the shopping cart and charges the customer for what they keep—without product scanning, fixed coil selections or a staffed checkout line.
“Over the past five years, we have researched and field-tested a wide range of AI-powered unattended retail solutions before ultimately selecting SandStar. As a global pioneer in AI retail technology, SandStar stood out for its product quality, proven performance, competitive pricing, and superior U.S.-based service and support,” said Tom St. Germa...