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NACS 2026 Show Review: 10 Retail Technology Takeaways

NACS Trade Show Review Retail Technology

Connected systems—not simply unattended stores—were a central technology theme at NACS 2026. Checkout, fuel payments, foodservice, cash handling, and store analytics increasingly appeared as parts of an integrated operation. This overview summarizes Elliot Maras’s show-floor reporting and highlights the implications for kiosk and self-service operators. Based on reporting by Elliot Maras. Summary and commentary by Craig Allen Keefner.… Read More »

NACS 2026 Show: C-stores grow into digital retail hubs

Convention Preview Convenience stores are no longer defined solely by a quick fuel-and-snack transaction. As operators build foodservice programs, loyalty ecosystems, EV-charging sites and digitally connected stores, c-stores are becoming more complex retail destinations — and the NACS Show 2026 will offer a close look at the systems supporting that transition. The NACS Show conference runs Oct. 6–9… Read More »