 | 365 Retail Markets Plans Launch For New Micromarket Technology
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
The manufacturer says it's building smarter micromarkets by responding to trends in the vending industry and the needs of today's operators. New 365 technology will be on display at the NAMA OneShow in late April...
Author: Tim Sanford
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| Newt Gingrich Will Keynote NAMA OneShow General Session On April 25
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
The former Speaker of the House will deliver the keynote address at the National Automatic Merchandising Association's annual general session and membership meeting in Las Vegas...
Author: Tim Sanford
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| New Company Offers AirVend Touchscreen Interface For Vending Machines
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
Provo, UT, company is offering a touchscreen solution for vending machines. It is designed to enhance the POS experience and ease compliance with government product content disclosure rules...
Author: Tim Sanford
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| Sylvan Myers, Former President Of Wometco And Head Of Its Vending Division, Dies At 95
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
Sylvan "Van" Myers, a titan of the media and vending industries, died in Florida on Feb. 12. He was 95. Myers spent 44 years at Wometco Enterprises, rising through the ranks lead its bottling, vending and foodservice operations. He became president of the company in 1983...
Author: Nick Montano
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| Paul F. Bartolucci, Former Aramark Vending Director, Dies
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
Paul "P Bart" Bartolucci, who served for decades as director of vending operations at Aramark, died in Massachusetts on Feb. 9. He was 74...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Feb. 19: Tennessee Automatic Merchandising Association To Meet With State Lawmakers; TAMA To Honor Operator Scott Young, Who Died At 49 In December
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
Tennessee's vending trade will hold its annual Legislative Day on Tuesday, Feb. More than 20 TAMA members are expected to meet with lawmakers and their staffs for the daylong event...
Author: Nick Montano
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| Dr Pepper Snapple Q4 Profits, Sales Edge Up, 'Ten' Launch Aims To Reinvigorate Sales
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
The Plano, TX-based maker of Dr Pepper, 7UP, Snapple and Canada Dry reported net income of $170 million from $166 million in the same quarter a year earlier...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Mondelez Posts Weaker-Than-Expected Q4 Results
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
Net profit for the fourth quarter was $534 million, or 30¢ a share, down from $830 million, or 47¢ a share, a year earlier. Revenue fell 1.9% to $9.5 billion during the period...
Author: Emily Jed
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| PepsiCo Profit Climbs In Fourth Quarter
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
The drink and snack giant's net income rose 17% in the fourth quarter, topping Wall Street estimates and suggesting that it's delivering on its turnaround plan. Earnings totaled $1.66 billion, or $1.06 a share...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Police Catch Vending Thief Red-Handed Using Stolen Keys
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
Police in Louisville, KY, arrested a man who allegedly posed as a route driver and used stolen vending machines keys to help himself to the cash inside...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Seattle Bill Pushes For Healthier Vending Fare In City Buildings
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
City councilman Richard Conlin has introduced a bill that proposes to stock half of every vending machine in city-run buildings with "healthier foods"...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Two Dozen Students Suspended For Stealing Vending Snacks
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
Officials at high school in Michigan suspended 25 students who reportedly admitted to stealing snacks from a vending machine...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Consumer Advocate CSPI Petitions FDA To Limit Sugar In Drinks
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
The Center for Science in the Public Interest filed a petition today with the FDA which sets forth what it says is scientific evidence that added sugars in drinks cause obesity and chronic illnesses. "Like a slow-acting but ruthlessly efficient bioweapon," is how CSPI's Michael Jacobson describes sugary drinks...
Author: Nick Montano
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| Arizona Legislators Seek Nutrition Guidelines For High School Vending Machines
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
The proposed rules would require nutritional standards for all food and beverages sold in high schools, and they apply to vending machines...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Mississippi Proposes To Assert State Control Over Nutrition Labeling For Vending Machine Foods
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
Two new bills would give the Mississippi Legislature sole authority to enact regulations pertaining to nutrition labeling of food and beverages on menus in restaurants and for vending machines...
Author: Emily Jed
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| By Gallons Or Fluid Ounces, Oregon, Texas And Rhode Island Lawmakers Propose Soda Taxes
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
Sugary beverage taxes have been introduced in at least three states as Legislatures across the country begin their 2013 sessions. In Texas, state Rep. Joe Farias wants a penny-per-ounce tax on sugary-sweetened beverages...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Coinstar Fourth-Quarter Profit Slides 27% As Redbox Growth Slows; Introduces Ticket Vending Service
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
Coinstar posted profit of $22.9 million, or 75¢ a share, during the quarter ending Dec. 31, down from $31.5 million, or $1 a share. New vending services include movie streaming and ticket sales...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Flowers Foods' Profits Surge In Q4; Sales Boosted By Hostess Shutdown
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
The packaged baked goods maker got a big sales boost in the fourth quarter as Hostess Brands' abrupt closure in November left retailers scrambling to fill their shelves with Twinkies alternatives...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Healthy Beverage Expo Keynoter Phil Lempert Says More Nutritious Drink Options Are In Store
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
Supermarket guru Phil Lempert, a well-known analyst of consumer behavior, will share why he thinks nutritious and functional beverages will define the future of the beverage industry...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Students Design Beverage Vending Machine That Accepts Universal Currency
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
Students at the Miami Ad School Madrid, known as "The School of Pop Culture Engineering," have created The Worldwide Machine that accepts virtually any currency...
Author: Hank Schlesinger
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| Stronger Sales Boost Hershey's Q4 Profit
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
The chocolate giant saw net income rise 5.5% in the 2012 fourth quarter, as sales of its Kit Kats and Reese's boosted revenue. The company said it gained market share across all categories...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Wichita Vending And Wichita Canteen Are Now Premier Food Service
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 3, March 2013
Wichita Vending became part of Compass Group's Canteen Vending franchise when it purchased Wichita Canteen a year ago...
Author: by Staff Reporter
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| NAMA Reminds California Vendors Of New Labor Law Requirements, And How They Relate To Driver Commissions
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 2, February 2013
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has sent a bulletin to members in California to explain new reporting rules mandated by California's Labor Code 2571. These rules took effect on Jan. 1...
Author: Tim Sanford
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| Magic Johnson To Keynote NAMA's OneShow Opening Session
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 2, February 2013
Basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson will kick off the OneShow's opening general session on April 24 at 1:15 p.m. at the Venetian-Sands Resort in Las Vegas...
Author: Emily Jed
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| USDA Issues Proposed Nutritional Guidelines For School Vending
Issue: Vol. 53, No. 2, February 2013
The Department of Agriculture released guidelines on Feb. 1 that establish nutrition standards for "competitive" foods and beverages sold in schools. All food items sold in vending machines cannot exceed 200 calories...
Author: Emily Jed
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