Features
Equipment supply chains struggle with coronavirus disruption
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Self-service equipment manufacturers have experienced supply chain disruptions, especially those who source products from China.
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Coronavirus outbreak raises questions about digital payments and cash
by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group
The coronavirus pandemic has raised a number of concerns about whether consumers would shift towards digital payments amid concerns about cash handling and…
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Banks farm out offsite ATM maintenance, cash replenishment
by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group
Banks are increasingly outsourcing more sophisticated and remote ATM maintenance to outside firms.
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Coronavirus disruption begins for convenience services
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Health authorities in several parts of the country are advising people to stay home from work if they think they have symptoms, slowing business activity for…
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Biometric identification's unanswered questions for unattended retail
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Government regulators are already placing restrictions on the use of biometric identification to protect consumer privacy. Future restrictions are possible…
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American QSR customers enter their 'blue mood'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
What do purple food, an illegal South American bean and a funky blue fungus on corn have in common? According to Technomic, they're all proven, promising food…
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Fast casual chain Coolgreens expands into fresh food vending
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Looking for a faster and easier way to expand its freshly prepared meals, Coolgreens has found "smart fridge" machines offer a viable self-service option.
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2020 Kiosk Market Census Report: Record growth continues
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The kiosk industry posted its third consecutive year of double-digit growth in 2019, according to the newly-released 2020 Kiosk Market Census Report. Kiosk…
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Coronavirus' effect on supply chains: Potentially worse than 2002 SARS outbreak
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
While this morning the coronavirus has reportedly killed more than 2,100 and sickened more than 75,700, QSRs and other businesses are waiting and wondering how…
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Convenience service operators unfazed by lawsuits over biometric data collection
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Technology providers using biometric identification believe they can comply with stringent consumer protection laws despite some recent lawsuits.
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Will consumer privacy laws snag biometric verification?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A pair of lawsuits against Compass Group USA seek damages over the way the company collects and stores biometric information from fingerprint readers on…
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US restaurants vs coronavirus: The very real things US brands can do now
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
No, the coronavirus is not a major health threat in the U.S. at this time. But the fact is, that could quickly change, and there are some very real…
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QA NAMA Chair Greg Sidwell Provides Perspective On Landmark Public Health Commitment
by Emily Jed
NAMA Chair Greg Sidwell Greg Sidwell, president of G&J Marketing & Sales (Palm Harbor, FL), has played an instrumental role in helping shape and launch…
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by Emily Jed
Fort Worth, TX-based Canopy Point Coffee is rolling out its automated Espresso Bar. The launch follows seven years of development and a two-year pilot that…
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by Emily Jed
DAVE DENOTARIS WES FISHER NICKY GACOS BROOKE LIERMEN TERRY SMITH LEADING BY EXAMPLE: Melba Taylor (l.), a blind entrepreneur in Maryland and NABM board member…
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From left, Sammy Arrowood and Joe Urbunek, SC Commission for the Blind/RSA (Columbia, SC) get the latest on Tyson Foods' Hillshire Farms Small Plates from…
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Fresh food vending operation debuts plastic-free machines, chef-crafted meals in New York City
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Fresh.Bowl, a fresh food vending service provider that features plastic-free machines, launched its first machines throughout New York City following a…
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Bernicks Fresh Food Revamp Puts Destinations In Locations
by Emily Jed
WE ARE FAMILY: Back row, from left, are Dean Bernick, Tara Bernick, Charlie Bernick, Jason Bernick, Melissa McDonnell, Ian Bernick, Mark Bernick. Front row…
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Farmer’s Fridge founder develops his own tools
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Most entrepreneurs in the self-service space rely on commercially available equipment and management software, but Luke Saunders and his team at Farmer's…
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How Farmer's Fridge changed the meaning of convenience dining
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The marriage of fresh food with IoT technology has proven to be a winning combination for Farmer's Fridge, a company whose offering presents a refreshing…
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