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Sacoa powers cashless payments at new Saudi entertainment venue

August 31, 2026

Sacoa Cashless System has supplied the technology infrastructure for BOLTS, a new social entertainment venue in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, according to a press…

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Protecting the unattended: Let's count the ways

by Dale Laszig — Founder, DSL Direct LLC

As vending machines lean into the digital world, transmitting temperatures, inventory levels, machine health and other data to vending management systems…

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Nayax to acquire IPS Group for $350M

August 26, 2026

Nayax Ltd. has agreed to acquire smart parking technology provider IPS Group Inc. from Windjammer Capital Investors for $350 million in cash, according to a…

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Retail automation market projected to reach $65.4B by 2033

August 26, 2026

The global retail automation market is expected to grow from $30 billion in 2026 to $65.4 billion by 2033, according to a report from Persistence Market…

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Hawks Cay Resort opens arcade with Sacoa cashless technology

August 21, 2026

Sacoa Cashless System has installed its cashless arcade technology at Hawks Cay Resort, a 60-acre destination in Duck Key in the Florida Keys, according to a…

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AI-powered convenience store opens in Georgia shopping center

August 21, 2026

The Pantry at the Bridges has opened at the Bridges at Jodeco shopping center in the Atlanta suburb of Stockbridge, Georgia, becoming Henry County's first…

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XMAI expands AI vision vending lineup for U.S. operators

August 19, 2026

XMAI Vending has expanded its U.S. portfolio with five AI vision vending models designed for locations ranging from small spaces to high-traffic sites…

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Sacoa powers new cashless arcade at Texas theme park

August 18, 2026

Sacoa has installed its cashless technology at Once Upon a Cowboy, a cowboy- and dinosaur-themed entertainment park in Tomball, Texas, according to a press…

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The autonomous pivot: What independent retailers should know before going cashierless

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

Computer vision, smart access, sensor-based product tracking, cloud software, and digital payments have made autonomous retail more accessible across…

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WeVend offers payment platform for laundry operators

August 17, 2026

Payment technology provider WeVend has introduced a payment and management platform for unattended laundry operations, giving customers several ways to pay for…

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Bouncer Digital founder Juan Carlos Corvera on innovative age verification

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Juan Carlos Corvera, president and founder of Bouncer Digital, discusses how his technology works, regulatory acceptance and why he believes automated age…

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UK to ban tobacco, vape vending machines in Oct. 2026

August 13, 2026

The United Kingdom will prohibit vending machines from selling or dispensing tobacco, vaping and nicotine products beginning Oct. 29, 2026, according to a…

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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…

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