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The battle for the breakroom: Which automated retail model wins?

by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC

Micro-markets, smart coolers, connected vending machines and specialty food systems are giving employers and property managers far more choices when providing…

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Nayax revenue rises 28% in second quarter

August 11, 2026

Payments and commerce technology provider Nayax reported second-quarter revenue of $122.6 million, up 28.2% from $95.6 million a year earlier, according to a…

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Beyond surge pricing: A smarter model for automated retail

by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC

Should prices inside an automated retail environment change based on current conditions? The technical answer is yes. The more important business answer is…

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Crane launches connected coffee machine range in Europe

August 7, 2026

Crane Convenience has introduced a new generation of coffee machines for the U.K. and European markets, according to a press release, emphasizing updated…

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Amazon defeats discrimination lawsuit over self-service kiosk thefts

August 6, 2026

A federal judge has dismissed race discrimination and hostile work environment claims brought by Eugene Edmond, a Black former Amazon.com Services employee who…

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Sacoa expands Kiddieland partnership at two German locations

August 5, 2026

Sacoa Cashless System has expanded its partnership with Kiddieland by installing its technology at two more COOOL Arena entertainment venues in Germany…

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An operations guide to shrink mitigation in unattended retail

by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC

Unattended retail offers customers speed, convenience, and around-the-clock access. For operators, it can open new revenue channels while reducing the need for…

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Toshiba leader talks customer experience, mobile-first strategy

Eric Williams, senior account executive at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, shares insight on changing customer expectations, the value of a mobile-first…

Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

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St. Louis-area mass transit expands ticket kiosk network

July 29, 2026

MetroLink, the light-rail transit system serving the St. Louis metropolitan area in Missouri and Illinois, has activated upgraded ticket vending equipment at…

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Paladin adds 100 Intercard readers to mobile game trucks

July 27, 2026

Paladin Amusements has installed 100 of Intercard's Impulse Plus readers across its mobile game trucks in New Jersey, according to a press release. The…

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Ford reviews self-checkout kiosks after more workers fired over alleged snack thefts

July 23, 2026

At least four additional Ford employees have been fired recently over accusations that they took snacks without paying at self-checkout kiosks inside company…

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Modern vending: Factory-built, field-tested

by Dale Laszig — Founder, DSL Direct LLC

Behind great vending customer experiences lies a collaborative design process involving cabinet manufacturers, payment providers and software developers. In…

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Former Ford worker in kiosk fiasco considers legal action

July 22, 2026

A former Ford worker has retained an attorney after being fired for allegedly failing to pay for a $1.95 cookie at the Kentucky Truck Plant, according to a…

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Redesigned nickel could impact vending

July 22, 2026

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Common Cents Act, which would formally end penny production and establish rules for rounding cash transactions…

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Legends Entertainment selects Intercard kiosks for Springfield arcade

July 21, 2026

Legends Entertainment in Springfield, Illinois, selected Intercard's cashless technology to manage transactions at its arcade, which will feature more than 10…

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Mega City opens in UK with Sacoa cashless arcade system

July 20, 2026

Mega City, a new entertainment venue in Slough, England, has opened with more than 150 amusement games and attractions spread across four and a half floors.

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UAW to review firings over kiosk payment issues

July 17, 2026

The United Auto Workers is investigating the termination of two Ford employees who were fired after allegedly failing to pay for low-cost food items purchased…

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Coffee imports spared from new Brazil tariffs

July 17, 2026

The National Coffee Association welcomed a decision by the U.S. Trade Representative to exempt coffee, including unflavored instant coffee, from tariffs…

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USPS expands self-service at San Luis post office amid delivery concerns

July 17, 2026

The U.S. Postal Service is expanding services at the San Luis, Arizona, post office as officials continue working to address long-standing mail delivery…

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Does cash still matter?

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

For many operators, accepting bills and coins remains a strategic business decision. While cash transactions continue to decline, eliminating them entirely…

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