Stadium Retail Revolution: Just Walk Out Technology

Target Sports said the system is built with age-verification technology, secure payment processing and safeguards intended to comply with federal, state and local regulations. #vending Target Sports USA Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show

AiFi Inc. continues its expansion across stadium retail by launching six checkout-free stores at Inter Miami this weekend. 🚀 This deployment adds to AiFi Inc.'s aggressive growth across major global sports venues. The company previously deployed its autonomous retail platform with multiple stands at Hard Rock Stadium, a 40+ store rollout at the Intuit Dome, and frictionless checkout locations at Arena Milano during the 2026 Winter Olympics. The technology eliminates concession lines entirely. Fans tap a credit card or scan an app to enter. AiFi’s camera-only computer vision then tracks anonymous keypoints to accurately identify the items each fan picks up. Shoppers simply walk out when finished, and the system automatically processes the payment.By removing friction, AiFi directly improves the fan experience. Congratulations to CEO João Diogo Falcão, current Head of Legal (and Duke alum) Dan Segal, alongside former Duke co-founders Steve Gu and Ying Zheng on the Inter Miami launch and their continued expansion in the stadium space! 👏 🔗 Learn how AiFi eliminates lines at venues worldwide: aifi.com

Some news! This project satisfies two requirements - First off, it's a great business opportunity. Secondly, Merch2 gets to expand its network of good people with Dennis and Wendy from DWH Enterprises. INTRODUCING: VENDetta VENDetta is a joint venture between Merch2 and DHW Enterprises, LLC, a Nashville-based vending and concessions company currently operating merchandise vending at Ascend Amphitheater, FirstBank Amphitheater, and The Truth—Live Nation’s new 4,400-capacity Nashville venue hosting artists including Sting, Hardy, Wyatt Flores, Jimmy Eat World, Beck, and many others in its 2026 inaugural season. VENDetta will apply a thoughtful, boutique approach to its vending and event retailing projects, which will enhance the value of its client’s brands and shopping experiences. This is a major tenant of Merch2’s core operating principles, and is a philosophy also deeply shared by DHW. VENDetta will position itself in the marketplace as a high performing, high delivering, more customizable option to the current vending landscape. Initial VENDetta projects include the August 2026 Voice of America Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as a series of high-profile national esports events in partnership with We Are Nations, Ltd.

AVS Companies will exhibit in booth #1731 at The National Automatic Merchandising Association Show 2026 on April 22-24, showcasing innovative equipment and U.S.-based support. The company’s display will feature its AI smart cooler lineup, including the CoolSmart AI Market, the VRK AI Smart Cooler, and the CoolBlu Plus. In addition to the AI smart cooler lineup, AVS will highlight Graphics That Pop (GTP) 2.0 micro market fixtures as well as office coffee offerings from US Products and Pelican Rouge. “We’re looking forward to highlighting our unattended retail offerings and officially unveiling our AI smart cooler lineup at NAMA this year,” said Tom Vogt, Vice President of Micro Markets/Vending at AVS Companies. “Paired with our in-house service and support, AVS continues to be the one-stop shop for operators seeking complete automated retail solutions.” #AVSCompanies #AVS #NAMA #TheNAMAShow #TradeShows #SmartCoolers #AISmartCoolers #AI #Retail #UnattendedRetail #Vending #VendingMachines #News

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Spectrum Reach 🤝 local dealerships 30% year-over-year growth. From a new store to the #1 single point GMC dealership in Wisconsin in just 2.5 years. See how a smart, multiscreen strategy made it happen. 👉 Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/eRZWFvyg

Operational efficiency in stadiums is often seen as a cost-saving exercise. Which it is, but it should also be part of the commercial strategy. When you truly understand operations at your venue from where staff are positioned, how fans move through the venue, and where demand builds... you unlock opportunities beyond efficiency. ✅ Better product placement. ✅ Smarter concession positioning. ✅ Stronger commercial touchpoints across the fan journey. Operational insight doesn’t just reduce cost, it helps drive revenue and improve the fan experience at the same time 🏆 In modern venues, operations and commercial strategy should be working in harmony. #SportsBusiness #StadiumOperations #FanExperience #CommercialStrategy

What’s more iconic than a Cadillac? Not much—and that’s exactly the point. From Springsteen’s “Pink Cadillac” and the Escalade’s paparazzi-era reign to Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1 and its recurring cameos in Scorsese’s mob films, Cadillac has always been a brand shaped as much by culture as by factories. With David Mogensen joining as Chief Marketing Officer—bringing experience from some of the world’s most influential automotive and tech brands—and Cadillac stepping onto the global stage of Formula 1, 2026 is shaping up to be another clear proof point in the brand’s legacy, and a reminder of why it’s a Go-to Brand for customers: https://bit.ly/4t2hAVy

We’ve launched a new VARTA Powersports battery campaign designed to create awareness, drive consumer demand, and support sell-out at retail level. Our VARTA Powersports battery campaign: ✅ Educates riders ✅ Supports retailers ✅ Drives demand across the aftermarket #VARTAAutomotive #Powersports #Campaign #FOOH

We’ve launched a new VARTA Powersports battery campaign designed to create awareness, drive consumer demand, and support sell-out at retail level. Our VARTA Powersports battery campaign: ✅ Educates riders ✅ Supports retailers ✅ Drives demand across the aftermarket #VARTAAutomotive #Powersports #Campaign #FOOH