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Rohlik Group secures $170m to expand online grocery services across Europe
Rohlik Group, a European food retail technology and online grocery company, has secured $170m in growth capital.
GlobalConnect acquires anti-theft system company Theft Detective
GlobalConnect has acquired Theft Detective, an automated video monitoring system designed for unattended retail environments.
Design agency Layer introduces new coffee machine for Korean brand Kanu
Design agency Layer has introduced Pebble, a new coffee machine for Korean coffee brand Kanu.
Stuart and Nash partner to enhance last-mile delivery
Stuart has teamed up with Nash to optimise local delivery operations for merchants in restaurants, grocery, retail and e-commerce sectors.
GrubMarket acquires food supply chain software service provider Parsemony
GrubMarket acquired Parsemony, a provider of enterprise software services.
Wacaco introduces ground coffee portable espresso machine
Wacaco Company has introduced its latest ground coffee portable espresso machine, the Minipresso GR2.
Popeyes becomes first fast food chain to implement AI drive-thrus in UK
US fried chicken chain Popeyes is bringing AI to its drive-thru operations in the UK, becoming the first QSR brand in to do so.
Versuni unveils new line of espresso and coffee machines
Versuni North America has announced a new portfolio of semi- and full-automatic espresso and coffee machines. Among the new products are...
Birchall opens 'UK's first' solar-powered tea factory
Independent tea brand Birchall Tea has taken a step in reducing its environmental impact, operating what the company claims is the UK's...
How to choose the right micro market equipment
The right equipment can make all the difference. Ask any vending operator, and they’ll give you a list of their preferred machines. Give...
AeroPress launches portable travel coffee system
Coffee maker brand AeroPress has released a new portable travel coffee system, the AeroPress Go Plus, designed to provide a convenient...