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Vol. 53, No. 4, April 2013
| Cleveland Legislator Introduces Energy Drink Ban For Minors
Emily Jed
Cleveland city councilman Kenneth Johnson has introduced an ordinance that would prohibit the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 18. The citywide measure would include vending machines to which minors have access...
| | Mike And Ike Reunite, Inspiring New Packaging And Flavor Varieties
Emily Jed
For the past year, boxes of Mike and Ike appeared in vending machines and stores with either "Mike" or "Ike" scrawled over. But now Just Born Inc.'s legendary Mike and Ike have reunited, a year after their "split" was the center of a high-profile media campaign...
| | PepsiCo Pacts To Swap Franchises With Leading Bottlers
Emily Jed
The beverage giant and two of its leading independent bottlers have agreed to transfer certain franchise ownerships in New York, North Carolina, Idaho and Vermont. Terms of the transactions, expected to close in the second quarter of 2013, were not disclosed...
| | Questions and Answers | W. ERIC DELL
Emily Jed
The National Automatic Merchandising Association's new government affairs official is climbing the stairs on Capitol Hill with great enthusiasm. Washington-based W. Eric Dell, who assumed the position of senior vice-president of government affairs on Jan. 2, also confronts one of the most challenging times for the vending industry. VT's Emily Jed recently caught up with Dell to discuss the goings-on of the vending industry's political machine...
| | Report: Beverage Sales Edge Up In 2012, CSDs Continue Decline
Emily Jed
The U.S. liquid refreshment beverage market grew by 1% in 2012, according to preliminary data from Beverage Marketing Corp. This marked a third year of growth after two consecutive declines. It also represented faster growth than occurred the year before...
| | Seaga Debuts Infinity Vending Machine Platform
Emily Jed
Seaga Manufacturing Inc. is delivering operators state-of-the-art automation with the launch of its latest full-line vending machine series. Infinity machines can be configured for snacks, food and beverages of all sizes. Infinity Xtreme is manufacturer's first outdoor machine...
| | Star Food Hails Vending Machine Success In Boosting School Meal Participation
Tim Sanford
Joe Gilbert, head of Star Food Healthy Express, says it just does not have to be this way. "No child should go hungry, ever," he emphasized. "We have federal programs to make sure our kids get fed." The Star Food machine serves breakfast, lunch or snacks in 20 seconds with just a few PINpad presses...
| | Texas State Senator Lucio Proposes Tax On Soft Drink Manufacturers
Tim Sanford
Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr. (D-Brownsville) has filed a bill that would impose a 1¢ per fl.oz. tax on producers of soft drinks. Titled Senate Bill 493, the measure is similar to one introduced by Sen. Lucio in 2011, but differs in levying the tax on the manufacturer of the product, not the consumer, to simplify collection...
| |  | OneShow: The Place To Find Answers
Tim Sanford
The National Automatic Merchandising Association's OneShow is a once-a-year opportunity to seek out answers to questions that gradually take shape about the roles that new concepts and new technology can play. This is one of the irreplaceable benefits provided by industry conventions, and its worth has been proven over time... by Tim Sanford
| | AMOA-New York Honors Dionne Warwick As Jukebox Artist Of The Year
by Tim Sanford and Nick Montano
The Amusement and Music Owners Association of New York recognized Dionne Warwick as its Jukebox Artist of the Year for 2013. The honor was bestowed at the association's annual awards dinner, held at Uncle Jack's Steakhouse in midtown Manhattan. Some 50 industry members attended...
| | Amusement Expo's Attendance Holds Steady, Seminars Pack Rooms; Al Kress Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Nick Montano
At the close of day No. 2 of the 2013 Amusement Expo, some 1,292 buyers had registered for the trade show, compared with 1,384 registered buyers at the end of three days in 2012. It is not yet known if turnout on the third and last day of this year's music and games trade show reversed the 7% decline. The Amusement Expo was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 20 to March 22. Show manager Brian Glasgow is expected to release the final number of buyers later this week...
| | Digital Centres Offers Photobooth QR Software Upgrade
Tim Sanford
The comprehensive update will enable operators to add QR and identity-protection technology to their older photobooths. Among other features, it adds Quick Response to prints made by one of DC's booths...
| | Florida Lawmakers Rush To Ban Sweepstakes Videogames
by Staff Reporter
A committee in Florida's House passed on Mar. 15 a bill to ban the state's estimated 1,000 Internet sweepstakes videogame venues. The Senate's gaming committee is expected to pass a similar bill on Monday, Mar. 18...
| | Illinois VLTs Take In $458 Million During First Six Months
by Staff Reporter
The state's operator-run video lottery program, which went live Oct. 9 with only a handful of terminals, took in an estimated $458.3 million in bets during its first six months. Of this, more than $422 million was paid to winners...
| | RIAA Releases 2012 Music Industry Shipment And Revenue Statistics; Digital Formats Surpass $4 Billion
Prepared by Joshua P. Friedlander, RRIA Vice-President of Strategic Data Analysis
Though revenues are still well below the highs of over a decade ago, total U.S. music industry revenues showed a second year of stabilization relative to the steep declines of prior years. Overall recorded music sales revenues for 2012 were $7.1 billion, down 0.9%, after a slight increase from 2010 to 2011 [press release]
| | Unis's Pirate's Hook Makes U.S. And Russian Debut
Tim Sanford
Making its debut on two continents is Universal Space's Pirate's Hook, a two-player video redemption piece that challenges patrons to turn a hand-crank to lower a hook and snare valuable fish...
| | Bulk Vending Roadshow Stops At Atlanta Airport: June
Hank Schlesinger
The June 7-8 educational event will feature a series of lectures and forums by industry professionals who will cover product trends, inventory management, increasing route efficiency and bookkeeping, among other pertinent topics...
| | | The Sin Tax Threat
Marcus Webb
Last year, after a deranged shooter committed mass murder at a movie theater in Aurora, CO, that town's mayor told reporters he was thinking about calling for a ban on violent videogames and maybe imposing sin taxes on them. This ongoing story carries important lessons for the entire music and games industry... by Marcus Webb
| | | Trade Show Takeaway: Back To Normal
Hank Schlesinger
Another year, another show. There is something to be said for viewing an industry through the lens of annual gatherings. Some observations about the NBVA's collocation with Amusement Expo... by Hank Schlesinger
| | Marley Real Cups Reach P.C. Richard Stores
Emily Jed
P.C. Richard & Son is the largest chain of private, family-owned electronics and appliances stores in the United States, with locations throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania...
| | Considering Options: When And How To Increase Prices
By Tom Britten
For many vending operators who have not done so already, price increases might be inevitable this year. Operators can go about raising prices several ways, but they should also take a close look at how margins can be improved at current pricing levels... by Tom Britten
| | Water Usually Needs Work To Deliver Quality Beverages
By Matt Greenwald
Regardless of the method of delivering a beverage -- fresh ground, capsules, espresso, instant, you name it -- the common denominator among them all is water. While the process of water purification is very complex, it's important for OCS and vending operators to understand some basics... by Matt Greenwald
| | | First Rule Of Engagement: Engage!
Alicia Lavay
We've said it before, but it bears repeating: there's real value in an industry-specific exhibit, and the need for face-to-face interaction has never been more important. A trade show does not have to attract huge crowds to be worthwhile; what's needed is a solid core of substantial buyers... by Alicia Lavay
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