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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweet Robo, the company redefining automated retail through robotics and delight, will debut ChocoPrint (TM), its first-ever 3D chocolate printer, at CES 2026.

Retail is undergoing a major shift, with automation taking center stage. From self-checkouts and smart vending machines to digital kiosks, retailers are integrating self-service solutions to meet ...

North America leads the market due to widespread adoption of automated retail technologies and advanced payment systems.

With the launch of its first 40 automated retail stores in 2026, LumiNicole plans to scale to 1,500+ machines nationwide over the coming years. As part of this expansion, the company is introducing an ...

Sweet Robo added extra flavour to CES 2026 in Las Vegas this week with the debut of a 3D chocolate printer. ChocoPrint can ...

The landscape of passive income opportunities has shifted dramatically in recent years, with vending machines emerging as an unexpected frontrunner in the entrepreneurial space. This transformation ...

Taken together, the vending stories of 2025, and the outlook for 2026, suggest an industry that is steadily redefining its ...

Vending machines stocked with ammunition have been installed in several grocery stores across the United States. The machines are made by American Rounds and allow customers over the age of 21 to buy ...

Retail is quietly shedding human workers as automation moves from pilot projects to everyday practice. Instead of a sudden shock, the shift is unfolding aisle by aisle, with robots, software and ...

iStore and Toronto Pearson Airport unveil 10 premium automated retail machines, delivering Apple and tech essentials with speed, trust, and style. “Toronto Pearson has been a key partner for iStore ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Vending machines can have a variety of goods like chips and drinks, but have you ever heard of a vending machine that dispenses ammunition? It may sound like a device out of a ...