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- 1Evergreen Refreshments brings autonomous retail to Washington college campus▼Evergreen Refreshments adds autonomous retail to Washington college campus with assist from 365 Retail Markets
Evergreen Refreshments has deployed autonomous retail technology on a college campus in Washington state, working with technology provider 365 Retail Markets. The move brings unattended, self-service retail options to students and staff, and the announcement is drawing attention within the vending and convenience services industry as operators watch autonomous retail expand into campus environments.
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Convenience retailer Kent Kwik is preparing to open its first new-build travel center in Tennessee, marking an expansion of the chain into that state. The company operates a network of convenience stores and fuel stations, and the location will serve travelers with fuel, food and retail offerings.
- 3GK Software to Showcase Convenience and Fuel Tech at NACS 2026●“Miles Ahead” in Convenience and Fuel Technology: GK Software Showcases Its Industry-Leading Solutions at NACS 2026
GK Software announced it will present its convenience and fuel retail technology solutions at the NACS 2026 show, using a 'Miles Ahead' theme to promote its industry positioning. The company offers software for point-of-sale, fuel pricing and store operations used by retailers worldwide. The announcement was carried on Business Wire as a standard corporate press release.
- 4AI Reshapes Online Car Sales, Except One Step▼AI and Automation Are Reshaping Online Car Retail — Except the One Step Buyers Still Want In Person
Online car retail is being transformed by artificial intelligence and automation, streamning browsing, pricing and financing for buyers. Yet one part of the process remains stubbornly offline: buyers still want to test drive or inspect a car in person before committing. Industry observers point to this gap as a limit on fully digital car buying, prompting retailers to blend AI-driven convenience with physical showroom experiences.
- 5Briad to open multi-brand Circle K travel center in New York●Briad to launch multi-brand Circle K travel center in New York
The Briad Group is set to launch a multi-brand Circle K travel center in New York, combining the convenience retailer's fuel and store offering with additional food and beverage brands at one location. The development points to continued growth of larger, multi-tenant travel centers along US highways, though details on timing, exact location and which brands will be included were not provided.