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Lightspeed POS Continues Global Expansion with Acquisition of Vend

Retail TouchPoints

Lightspeed POS , a provider of cloud-based, omnichannel commerce platforms, will acquire cloud-based retail management software company Vend for approximately $350 million. Vend generated revenue of approximately $34 million and gross transaction value of more than $7 billion in the trailing twelve-month period ending December 31st, 2020.

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COVID-19 Test Kit Manufacturer Debuts NYC Flagship Store, Plans Vending Machine Rollout

Retail TouchPoints

Located in Herald Square, the two-story, 9,000-square-foot store showcases the company’s new line of take-home COVID-19 test kits and proprietary vending machines. Wellness4Humanity’s vending machines offer COVID-19 home test kits and dispense FDA Emergency Use Authorization (E.U.A.)-authorized markets, according to a release.

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AI-Powered Bullet Vending Machines Debut in Oklahoma and Alabama

RetailWire

A new retail platform has emerged in Oklahoma and Alabama: AI-powered vending machines that dispense bullets. Other than that, they operate like any other generic vending machine that would have normally stocked and dispensed toys, candy, snacks, drinks, and other similar fare.

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Shopify vs Vend (2023): Which Solution Should You Choose?

Ecommerce Platforms

Shopify vs Vend, which solution is best for your business? The first thing worth noting is that Vend (now part of the Lightspeed family) is a dedicated Point of Sale solution, or POS service, designed to optimize retail operations. Go to the top What is Vend? Let’s dive into our complete comparison. What is Shopify?

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TX Grocery Store Gets Bullet Vending Machine

RetailWire

Texas is the latest state to get a bullet vending machine.

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Next-gen vending machines: 5 reasons intelligent vending is trending in ecommerce

GetElastic

Next-gen vending machines: 5 reasons intelligent vending is trending in ecommerce. Intelligent vending machines are popping up everywhere consumers are found -- from airports to school campuses, business parks, subways, arenas, bars and festivals. How can smart vending machines amplify your omnichannel commerce strategies?

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Contactless Vending Machines Offer Physical Distribution Outlets for Local Brands

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The PopShop Local program, from smart vending and kiosk solutions provider PopCom , allows small businesses to sell their products via PopShop smart vending machines that measure customer engagement and also display ads. The machines are designed for placement in the common areas of participating hotels across the U.S.

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