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Following COVID-19: How coronavirus pandemic is impacting convenience services
Here's the latest news on how COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic, is impacting the retail industry from store closings to payment trends.
July 6, 2022 by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The coronavirus pandemic is making a big impact in convenience services. Keep up on the news by regularly checking out Vending Times' daily coverage. We will be updating this coverage resource as new stories are posted.
July 22
California county deploys COVID test vending machines
July 6
National Beverage Corp posts record 2022 sales despite COVID
July 1
Sodexo reports Q3 2022 revenue recovery
June 10
Nevada installs vending machines offering free COVID test kits
May 11
Compass Group posts strong HY 2022 results on COVID recovery
Performance Food Group reports strong Q3 2022; Vistar boosts sales
Selecta Group boosts Q1 sales, earnings despite continued pandemic impact
April 21
US Foods lifts Q1 2022 sales, earnings
Carvana lifts Q1 2022 sales, widens loss
April 20
Ink cartridge vending machine expands
April 18
Lavazza boosts 2021 results on COVID recovery
April 1
Sodexo boosts HY 2022 sales, earnings despite COVID
March 22
French restaurant adds gourmet meals to go machine
March 16
March 9
Pandemic, labor and supply issues crimp Campbell Soup's Q2 and HY 2022 results
March 2
Hormel Foods boosts Q1 2022 sales, earnings
Feb. 28
Groupe SEB sees record sales for 2021
Feb. 25
Monster Beverage posts record sales for Q4 and Fy 2021
Feb. 24
JDE Peet's improves sales, earnings as COVID subsides
Feb. 23
Middleby Corp boosts sales, earnings for Q4, FY 2021
Feb. 21
French restaurant offers homemade fare 24/7 in vending machine
Feb. 10
Coca-Cola boosts Q4 and FY 2021 sales and earnings
Feb. 9
Performance Food Group, Vistar lift Q2 2022 sales on Core-Mark acquisition, COVID recovery
Feb. 8
Aramark lifts Q1 2022 sales, earnings on COVID recovery
Sysco boosts Q2 results, misses bottom line expectations due to COVID
Feb. 4
Compass Group reports strong Q1 2022 revenue growth
Cantaloupe tapers Q2 2022 loss on 33% revenue boost
Farmer Brothers tapers Q2 2022 loss on double digit sales gain
Feb. 2
Pandemic emboldens brands' omnichannel strategies
Japanese oyster farm offers wares in vending machines
Feb. 1
Coffee Holding boosts 2021 earnings on pandemic driven sales loss
J&J Snack Foods posts Q1 2022 sales, earnings growth on post pandemic rebound
Jan. 31
Touchless solutions gain acceptance, expected to expand
Jan. 28
John B Sanfilippo reports Q2 2022 earnings loss against sales gain
Jan. 26
Wilbur Curtis owner Groupe SEB rebounds in 2021
Jan. 25
Crane boosts Q4 and FY 2021 sales, earnings
Fastenal improves Q4 and FY 2021 sales, earnings
Jan. 24
Japanese food, flower retailers add vending machines during pandemic
Jan. 17
Tokyo restaurant chain installs vending machines for take-home sales
Jan. 14
University of Utah offers COVID tests at vending machine
Jan. 10
Cleveland college deploys vending machines with free COVID tests
Jan. 6
Sodexo boosts Q1 2022 revenue 18.8% on COVID recovery
Conagra Brands reports Q2 2022 sales gain, earnings loss
Dec. 29
COVID charges vending revival in Japan
Firewood vending machine restores sales lost during pandemic
Dec. 21
Coffee futures sag on Omicron variant, Brazil rains
Dec. 13
How vending machines are shaping the COVID recovery
Dec. 8
Southwest operator ready for coffee/pantry service rebound
Nov. 23
Compass Group improves 2021 earnings on revenue decline
Nov. 19
Nayax lifts revenue, connections for Q3 2021, incurs bigger loss
Nov. 18
Dubai vending machine offers uplifting messages
Nov. 17
How frictionless experience drives footfall, profitability and customer delight: Don't miss SSIS!
South Florida vending/OCS veteran prepares for rebound
Nov. 16
Aramark improves sales, earnings for Q4 2021, nearing pre-COVID levels
J&J Snack Foods boosts Q4, FY 2021 sales, earnings
Nov. 15
COVID hammers Europe's vending, coffee service sales 31%
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Farmer Brothers improves Q1 2022 revenues, earnings
Nov. 10
PFG boosts Q1 2022 results, Vistar sales recover
Europe's Selecta Group improves Q3 2021 sales
Coca-Cola Consolidated improves Q3 2021 sales, earnings, despite supply chain issues
Nov. 9
Sysco raises Q1 2022 sales, earnings
Nov. 8
Evoca Group to close Italian production facility
Carvana lifts Q3 2021 revenue, widens loss
Nov. 5
Monster Energy achieves record Q3 2021 sales despite COVID, supply chain issues
Oct. 27
Sodexo improves earnings on 2021 sales decline
Kraft Heinz lifts Q3 2021 earnings on sales decline
Oct. 21
Luckin Coffee boosts 2021 half year sales
Oct. 6
Gaming industry foresees strong 2022
Swyft iStores to offer Olo sanitizing wristbands
Sept. 24
Japanese dumpling manufacturer offsets COVID losses with vending machines
Sept. 22
Technology helps Maryland convenience services operation weather the pandemic
Sept. 21
Compass Group expects strong Q4 2021 finish led by sports, leisure
Sept. 20
Singapore installs vending machines for COVID-19 test kits
Sept. 7
Micro markets lead convenience services rebound after pandemic-driven setback
Pandemic unhinges amusement supply chain, spurs QR code adoption
Sept. 1
Flowater installs 6,000 refill stations in US schools
Aug. 30
San Diego State offers free COVID-19 tests via vending machines
Aug. 26
JM Smucker suffers Q1 2021 sales and earnings declines
Aug. 25
Singapore installs vending machines for contact tracing tokens
Aug. 24
Pandemic boosts vending machines at retail
Aug. 18:
Survey: pandemic drives unattended retail
Aug. 17
Monster Beverage reports strong Q2 2021 results despite pandemic
Aug. 13
Flowers Foods Q2 2021 sales, earnings fall
Aug. 10
Aramark rebounds from COVID with strong Q3 results
Aug. 6
B&G Foods suffers Q2 2021 sales, earnings declines
Aug. 4
Harm reduction supply machine helps those in need in Cincinnati
July 30
Compass Group posts Q3 2021 36.4% organic revenue gain
July 29
Pandemic pushes home coffee consumption, sustains interest in gourmet products
July 28
Sodexo seeks new CEO to meet post-COVID challenges
July 27
Crane boosts Q2 2021 sales and earnings, updates outlook
July 26
Singapore deploys vending machines for COVID tracing tokens
July 21
Coca-Cola reports strong Q2, 2021 results, boosts outlook
July 19
Singapore manufacturer to deploy vending machines offer free face masks
July 16
San Antonio vending operation recovering from pandemic
July 13
PepsiCo Q2 2021 sales jump 20.5%, will raise prices
Congagra Brands boosts Q4 2021 income on 16.7% sales drop
July 12
COVID challenges continue for European vending/coffee industry
July 2
India's Cafe Coffee Day withdraws thousands of vending machines
California school district installs touchless, self-sanitizing water refill stations
July 1
SBA to applicants: Restaurant Revitalization Fund is closed
Sodexo beats expectations for Q2 2021, second half
June 30
General Mills Q4 2021 sales, earnings plummet
June 25
SBA cancels revitalization money for COVID losses
June 21
NAMA urges DOE to postpone amending refrigerated vending machine test procedures
June 16
NAMA to Congress: Vending operators also need COVID relief
June 15
India state beefs up safety mask machines
June 14
Quarterly sales, earnings fall for Coffee Holding
UK prescription machine draws strong patient response
June 11
Does Restaurant Revitalization Act snub vending operators?
June 7
India vending firm aims to raise $8 M to expand
June 4
General Mills to lay off employees due to post pandemic shopping
June 3
JM Smucker's Q4 2021 sales, earnings tumble
June 2
Pandemic recovery recharges Rochester operation's technology focus
May 27
Nayax posts 26% revenue gain, doubles loss for Q1 2021
Coca-Cola Japan discounts vending sales via subscription app
Combination reusable bottle machine/water fill station debuts
May 26
EPA approves self-disinfecting film for high-touch surfaces
May 25
Selecta Group's Q1 2021 sales improve despite dip
May 21
Flowers Foods boosts Q2 2021 income on falling sales
May 20
Frito Lay Snack Index: Consumer buying recovers, e-commerce rises
NCA Data Trends: Pandemic softened specialty coffee consumption
May 17
Bakery contractor taps facial recognition, access control to improve safety
May 13
Utz Brands Q1 2021 sales rise, earnings fall
May 12
COVID hammers Compass Group sales, profits for first half 2021
Coca-Cola Consolidated boosts Q1 2021 sales, earnings
B&G Foods reports mixed Q1 2021 results, names JDE Peets' Keller CEO
May 11
Aramark losses continue for Q2 2021, results beat analyst expectations
May 10
Tyson Foods boosts Q2 2021 sales, earnings
US Foods Q1 2021 sales dip, earnings improve
May 7
COVID continues to hammer Farmer Brothers sales, earnings in Q3 2021
May 6
Kellogg lifts sales, earnings for Q1 2021, beats analyst expectations
May 5
Performance Food Group improves Q3 2021 sales and earnings, COVID clips Vistar sales
Florida elementary school installs touchless water refill stations
May 4
Illycaffe posts profit in 2020 on homeowner and e-commerce sales
May 3
Coffee prices expected to continue to rise
See's Candies posts record quarter, driven by e-commerce sales
April 28
Starbucks CEO: 'US sales have fully recovered'
How to prepare for the post-pandemic customer
April 27
J&J Snack Foods losses continue in Q2 2021, but improve over Q1
April 26
Yo-Kai Express teams with Japanese restaurants, chefs
April 23
COVID boosts Groupe SEB Q1 2021 consumer sales, clips professional coffee
April 22
Nestle posts strong growth for Q1 2021
April 21
AI-driven self-checkout kiosk greets hungry passengers at Charlotte airport
April 20
Eurest Services joins healthy buildings initiative to support customers' return-to-work strategies
April 19
Pandemic hasn't tempered coffee's popularity
Coca-Cola revenues rise, earnings fall for Q1 2021
Pandemic drives cashless innovation for amusement and entertainment venues
April 14
'Shawarma to go' comes to Maryland
April 13
Pokemon teams with tea provider on disaster response vending in Japan
Pandemic clips Selecta's Q4 2020 and FY 2020 sales, earnings
April 12
Home delivery reverses Farmer's Fridge COVID-19 setback: company raises millions
April 8
Conagra Brands boosts Q3 sales and earnings
April 7
Micro markets, acquisitions position Treasure Valley Coffee's rebound
The Venders to provide COVID-19 test kits in college vending machines
April 6
Marriott introduces contactless arrival kiosks, grab-and-go markets
April 1
Sodexo surpasses expected profit margin for 2021 first half
March 31
Robotic pizza machine to offer 'face to pay,' app ordering
March 29
Wittern Group introduces UV sanitizing technology
Nestle Professional to deploy anti-viral screen protection on coffee machines
March 24
Idaho powerhouse Treasure Valley Coffee charges forward
Aramark to offer contactless ordering, safe practices for 2021 baseball season
General Mills boosts sales and earnings for Q3 2021, driven by pandemic
March 23
Japanese noodle maker deploys mobile vending machine
March 22
German startup Aitme introduces self-serve food prep robot
Nestle to offer touchless coffee machines, new coffee products
March 18
Compass Group to introduce self-order kiosks and mobile ordering
March 17
COVID-19: Just another one of the 'ups and downs' for veteran OCS operator
Coffee Holding reports Q1 2021 sales, earnings decline due to COVID-19
March 15
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Salt Lake City based Breakroom Choices expands to Phoenix
National Beverage reports sales, earnings gains for Q3 2021, boosted by LaCroix
March 11
Jones Soda improves sales, trims loss for Q4 2020
March 10
Congress approves $1.9T stimulus bill
Vancouver caterer expands into vending, prospers during pandemic
United Natural Foods improves Q2 2021 sales, earnings
Outdoor meat vending machine proves big hit for Iowa meat shop
HMS Host deploys contactless SandStar smart kiosk at Charlotte airport
Vengo Labs names AMI Entertainment Network's Maas as chairman
March 8
Restaurant industry praises Senate approval of $1.9T stimulus bill
OOH VR innovation blossoms during pandemic
Renzi Foodservice to discontinue curbside pickup, home delivery
New York salon owner launches hair products vending machine
March 5
Healthy snack maker Peeled Snacks files for bankruptcy
March 4
UK extends VAT rate reduction, includes vending
March 3
Supply chain issues expected to boost coffee prices
Primo Water reports earnings losses on sales gains for Q4, FY 2020
B & G Foods boosts Q4, FY 2020 sales and earnings
March 2
Minnesota music/games operators sue state over pandemic restrictions
Feb. 26
Monster Energy Q4 2020, FY 2020 sales and earnings soar
Shekel Brainweigh reports 3% revenue drop in 2020
Feb. 25
Keurig Dr Pepper posts sales gains for Q4 and FY 2020
JM Smucker Q3 2021 sales and earnings soar, beat expectations
Land O' Lakes boosts sales, earnings in 2020
Feb. 24
Who's afraid of the pandemic? Not this convenience services startup
Feb. 23
JM Smucker to lay off employees
Vending machine COVID-19 test kits prove convenient for New Yorkers
Feb. 22
Convenience services operator sales tips for a rebuilding year
Amusement business recovery: pros, cons of boxing machines, cranes, photo booth, juke boxes
Feb. 19
Danone 2020 sales fall, earnings rise
Feb. 18
Zippin installs checkout-free store in Japanese hotel
Hormel Foods reports record $2.5B sales for Q1 2021
Feb. 17
COVID-19 delivers US Foods Q4 2020 sales and earnings losses
Feb. 16
COVID-19 hammers Coffee Holding's 2020 sales and earnings
Feb. 15
Why convenience also needs to be personal post-pandemic
Feb. 12
Flowers Foods Q4 2020 sales and earnings soar
'Samurai' vending machines literally tell customers to prevent COVID
Feb. 11
PepsiCo Q4 2020 revenue and earnings surge, beat analyst expectations
Kellogg Q4 2020 sales rise but miss analyst projections
New York amusement operators sue state over COVID lockdowns
Kraft Heinz Q4 2020 sales and earnings rise, surpass expectations
Jewelry vending machine to benefit NYC restaurants
Feb. 10
Coca-Cola Q4 2020 sales clipped by resurging COVID-19 lockdowns
Feb. 9
Aramark's Q1 2021 revenue falls 35%, but sales, earnings beat analyst expectations
Researchers envision self-service tech providing medical care
Feb. 8
Japanese coffee shop installs coffee bean vending machine
Feb. 5
COVID-19 clips USA Technologies' Q2 2021 revenue, earnings
COVID-19 hammers Farmer Brothers' Q2 2021 sales, earnings
Feb 4
Compass Group revenue decline continues for Q1 2021
Feb. 3
Crane boosts Q4 2020 earnings on declining sales
Touchless makes big strides in self service
Feb. 2
COVID-19 hammers Sysco's 2021 Q2 sales and earnings
Feb. 1
Sodexo acquires Nourish commissary, upgrades its US food solutions
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Jan. 29
Mondelez International posts Q4 2020 sales, earnings gains despite COVID-19
Celestial Seasonings introduces tea, updates packaging, launches ad campaign
Jan. 28
Keurig Dr Pepper permanently closes Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Cafe, lays off employees
Oakland airport 1st to have COVID-19 test kit vending
John B. Sanfiippo boosts earnings despite lower sales in Q2 2021
Jan. 27
Virtual coffee machine app keeps at-home employees connected
Jan. 26
UK vending operator teams with Vianet on contactless vending at airport
COVID-19 clips J & J Snack Foods Q1 2021 sales by 15%
Jan. 25
Wales police clamp down on milk vending customers over COVID social distancing
Jan. 22
Michigan bowling centers sue state over COVID-19 losses
Jones Soda offers 'Unsung Heroes' limited edition drinks
Jan. 21
VendEngine delivers 40 M free connections to incarcerated individuals
SBA approves 60,000 loans in first week
Jan. 20
NAMA offers guidance on COVID-19 vaccination
Jan. 19
PPP program opens to all lenders
Jan. 15
Virginia convenience services operation launches ghost kitchen
Jan. 12
COVID-19 losses ease up for European vending industry
Wellness 4 Humanity to deploy COVID-19 testing kit vending machines
Jan. 11
New SBA PPP loans available from community banks
Jan. 8
Sodexo suffers Q1 2021 double digit sales drop
Coca-Cola lists 828 positions to be cut at Atlanta headquarters
Jan. 6
Convenience services cautiously optimistic about 2021
Jan. 4, 2021
UK farmers cash in on fresh milk vending machines during pandemic
Nestle expanding Arkansas plant to produce Hot Pockets, will add 100 jobs
Dec. 30
Robotic coffee service machine replaces baristas
Dec. 23
Hong Kong installs vending machines to provide COVID-19 testing kits at rail stations
Dec. 22
How the second COVID relief bill benefits the self-service industry
Dec. 21
Relief is at hand: Legislators OK $900B COVID-era relief package
Easy Ice to introduce touchless ice dispensers
Dec. 18
Coca-Cola to cut 2,200 jobs due to pandemic
Dec. 17
Pandemic drives General Mills' sales and earnings gains for Q2 2021
Dec. 16
Quench introduces touchless, bottleless water dispenser
Dec. 14
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Columbia coffee farmers face labor shortage due to coronavirus, low coffee prices
Dec. 10
Vending machine features elf singing Christmas songs
Dec. 9
Campbell Soup Q1 2021 sales, earnings spike driven by COVID-19
Nymi teams with Elatec to give workplace wearables better access
Dec. 8
Fujitsu to distribute Zippin's self-checkout solution in Japan
Hong Kong transit stations offer COVID-19 specimen collection machines
Dec. 7
OOH entertainment venues explore new business models in face of COVID-19
UK PPE vending machines offer COVID-19 test kit
Dec. 4
Illycaffe shifts focus from foodservice to retail
Dec. 2
Vending machine provides free essentials to Orlando homeless
Dec. 1
Selecta losses continue in Q3, ease from Q2
GoJava rebrands home delivery service
Nov. 24
Compass Group 2020 sales, earnings tumble due to COVID-19
Hormel Foods suffers Q4 sales, earnings declines
JM Smucker beats Q2 2021 revenue and earnings expectations
DraftServe Technologies introduces touchless beverage dispensing system
Nov. 23
Will the pandemic bring back the Automat? Will it save fast food?
Danone reorganization to cut 1,500-2,000 positions
Nov. 20
Natural Choice offers Bluetooth enabled touchless water cooler
Nov. 18
COVID-19's impact on convenience services by the numbers
Nov. 17
Aramark Q4 revenue, earnings tumble due to COVID-19
Aquaverve cites record touchless water cooler sales
Alkaline Water Q2 2021 revenues rise 6.2%, earnings fall close to 50%
Nov. 16
Tyson Foods Q4 earnings rise as revenue misses market expectations
Sysco eliminates minimum delivery requirements
Kraft Heinz introduces touchless condiment dispenser
Nov. 12
Pandemic boosts consumer snacking, Mondelez survey finds
Aramark introduces building and asset management solution for worksites
Nov. 9
Pandemic pushes convenience services operators to e-commerce
The fell good vibes of photobooths are needed in the pandemic
Flowers Foods Q3 2.4% sales gain beats projections, earning rise
J&J Snack Foods Q4 sales, earnings tumble but beat market expectations
COVID hammers Farmer Brothers' Q1 2021 sales and earnings
Nov. 6
USA Technologies Q1 2021 revenue beats expectations, losses continue
Hershey boosts Q3 sales and earnings, beats market expectations
Hostess Brands boosts Q3 revenue and earnings, beats market expectations
Monster Energy Q3 revenue jumps 9.9%, beats expectations
Jones Soda posts 17% Q3 revenue boost, cuts loss
Utz Brands posts loss on 24% Q2 sales gain
B&G Foods beats Q3 expectations on positive sales, earnings
Nov. 4
Performance Food Group Q1 2021 sales jump 12.9%, Vistar falls 12.9% due to COVID-19
New Jersey makes PPE products available at 10% discount
Nov. 3
Sysco Q1 2021 sales, earnings tumble but beat market expectations
Mondelez Q3 revenue jumps 4.9%, adjusted earnings stay flat
US Foods Q3 sales take COVID hit, but company sees improvement
Nov. 2
The pandemic and cash use: What are the facts?
Oct. 29
COVID-19 delivers Sodexo a hefty loss for fiscal 2020
NY vending association urges lawmakers to extend tax exemption to help survive coronavirus
Oct. 28
Beverage service in the pandemic era
Sodexo to cut 2,038 positions due to COVID-19
Oct. 26
What does Tab's discontinuation say about the future of convenience services?
Coronavirus strengthens the case for contactless payments in family entertainment centers
Oct. 23
Nestle boosts 9-month organic sales amid challenging market
Oct. 22
Coca-Cola Q3 sales, earnings fall, as away-from-home segment slides
Vending expansion proves vital for DC area food business
Oct. 21
Chowbotics offers contactless ordering and video interface
Oct. 19
Touchless solutions to the rescue for convenience services
Danone to restructure following 9.3% dip in Q3 sales
Oct. 16
COVID-19 kills Coca-Cola's Tab
Oct. 15
Keywest Technology introduces transparent film that disinfects surfaces
India technology players introduce touch-free vending solution
Oct. 14
London court approves vote on Selecta restructuring plan
COVID-19 clobbers Japan's vending industry
Selecta installs 200th micro market in Europe as pandemic drives adoption
Oct. 13:
All Star Services goes live with LightSpeed's home delivery service
Oct. 12:
Surviving pandemic: What do add, what to keep and what to ditch
The search for a new playing experience precedes the pandemic
United Food Group introduces retrofittable anti-microbial touch pad
COVID-19 survives 28 days on money, ATM screens, mobile phones, claims study
Oct. 9
New England amusement group seeks support to keep businesses open
Oct. 7
Backpack retailer installs safety vending machine, will expand product offerings
Oct. 6
SodaStream teams with Tomra on C02 cylinder exchange
Oct. 5
Coca-Cola pulls plug on Zico coconut water, scrutinizes other brands
Pandemic driven economic downturn brings new wave of vending newbies
Your prospect demographics have changed, so requalify!
Can gamification revive cinema theaters? COVID-19 adds to the drama
Oct. 2
Embed self-service kiosk helps Australia arcade survive COVID-19 challenges
Massachusetts to allow gaming arcades to open next week
Oct. 1
Aramark to install self-checkout kiosks, AI enabled scanning at Pittsburgh Penguins arena
Conagra Brands beats Q1 2021 earnings estimate, boosts dividend
Sept. 30
How touchless options help operators survive the pandemic
Compass Group expects 19% revenue dip for the year
Treasury to forgive PPP loans in response to borrower complaints
BoLife Sciences introduces touchless vending machines, marketplaces
Sept. 29
Coffee service equipment makers introduce products for COVID-19 as office workers return to work
Sept. 28
Why pop-up shops are surging during COVID-19 pandemic
Why the pandemic doesn't stifle entertainment industry leaders
Sept. 25
Laser Quest closes after 27 years due to COVID-19
Restaurant Association chair to Congress: 'Act now to help operators'
National ATM Council to host virtual conference, expo next month
Atlantic Expo hosting virtual session in early October
Sept. 24
Choice Market teams with omnichannel solutions provider, integrates self-serve kiosk
Lavazza introduces antimicrobial surface protectors for Flavia brewers
Brisbane airport deploys food vending machine during pandemic shutdown
Sept. 23
Nutrimeals vends fresh food with app-based ordering
General Mills boosts Q1 sales 9% on rising at-home sales driven by COVID-19
Sept. 22
Most amusement businesses yet to reopen by August
Sept. 21
COVID-19 drives interest in antimicrobial coatings
Sept. 18
AAMA waives membership dues for 2021-2022
Entertainment, Attractions & Gaming International Expo 2021 postponed
NJ amusement association seeks support for J-Visa visitor exemption
Sept. 17
Van Houtte introduces OCS plan for at-home employees
San Francisco vending operation to deploy Renetec touchless solution
Aquaverve introduces touchless water coolers
Global Gaming Expo names speakers for virtual kickoff event in October
Sept. 16
Fast casual chain pins growth on robotic salad vending machine
Vending machine helps Australia retailers sell products during COVID-19 lockdown
Sept. 15
Canadian vending operator introduces touchless mask dispenser
Disinfectant germicide spray decontaminates PPE equipment
Sept. 14
Coffee Holdings boosts Q3 income despite COVID-19 sales hit
Farmer Brothers Q4 sales and earnings take a COVID-19 hit
COVID-19 hammers the 'Art-o-mat'
Where's the stimulus bill for small and midsize businesses?
Sept. 11
USA Technologies' Q4 revenue takes a hit, earnings improve
Sept. 10
Specialty Coffee Expo postponed to fall of 2021
USAT survey: COVID-19 boosts cashless vending
Sept. 9
Oregon operator survives COVID-19 aided by technology
Sept. 8
The 'new normal': a revolution in sanitation and frictionless interaction
Avanti Markets upgrades micro market planogram features
Sept. 4
IAAPA cancels 2020 Expo in Orlando
Sodexo closes Tennessee facility, affecting 94 employees
Cost Coffee considers laying off 1,650
Sept. 3
Campbell Soup beats earnings expectations for Q4, boosted by COVID-19
Global Gaming Expo to be virtual in late October
Virtual reality esports activity recovering from pandemic
College student launches beauty products vending machine for women of color
Sept. 2
Looking for sanitation products for hard surfaces? Options abound
New Jersey allows indoor dining starting Friday
Sept. 1
Candy and chocolate sales surge during coronavirus pandemic
ITEC Entertainment names BioWay reseller of touchless temperature kiosks
Aug. 31
Game machine operators seek ways to survive pandemic; political action called imperative
Aug. 27
NAMA cancels 2020 Coffee Tea & Water Show
Intercard CEO Scott Sherrod finds FECs recovering
Colorado arcades petition for right to activate games
Aug. 26
Coronavirus sharpens focus on sanitizing hard surfaces
Aug. 25
JM Smucker boosts guidance on Q1 2021 sales and earnings growth
Hormel Foods reports record Q3 sales, earnings beat expectations
COVID-19 clips Bridgford Foods Q3 sales, income gains
Aug. 24
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Aug. 20
UVC PureLight 360 introduces hybrid induction/LED disinfection system
Aug. 19
Keep cool (literally) curing COVID-19; refrigeration and freezer food safety tips
Aug. 18
Washington State vending operation keeps busy despite coronavirus
Aug. 17
Farmer's Fridge expands into delivering chef inspired meals during COVID-19
Delivery service Daily Harvest uses vending to launch ice cream
How convenience services operators recover lost sales
Aug. 13
Fastcorp teams with Vagabond on touchless vending machines
CafeX closes robotic coffee bars
Aug. 12
COVID-19 clips Q4 sales for VIstar, PFG
Dr Pepper acknowledges product shortage
Aug. 11
Sysco takes a big Q4 sales and earnings hit from pandemic
HelloFresh sales surge as pandemic drives demand for meal delivery
Aug. 10
Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting: What's the difference?
JDE Peet's reports lift in at-home sales, decrease at cafes
Hostess Brands beats Q2 earnings expectations on 6.3% revenue boost
Aug. 7
US Mint urges consumers to use exact change to relieve coin shortage
Jones Soda Q2 results fall to COVID-19, lower 7-Eleven sales
Coca-Cola introduces smartphone ordering from Freestyle beverage machines
Aug. 6
Kellogg beats Q2 expectations, boosts 2020 guidance
COVID-19 clips US Foods Q2 sales by 29.2%
Aug. 5
Texas operator survives pandemic setback with leasing, repairs and creative energy
Coca-Cola Consolidated boosts Q2 income despsite 3.6% COVID-19 sales hit
Monster Beverage boosts Q2 income despite COVID-19 sales hit
Grubbrr teams with BlueStar to meet commerce automation demand post COVID-19
Aug. 4
Aramark takes a 46% Q3 revenue hit from COVID-19
Aug. 3
Kraft Heinz cites better-than-expected Q2 despite operating loss
Biotech company Phylagen introduces COVID-19 detection kit
COVID-19 clips Fresh Del Monte Produce Q2 sales, income
How to stay in touch with clients during the pandemic
FECs: Will you be ready for your customers?
July 31
Keurig Dr Pepper bullish on Q2 sales gains
EPA approves Lysol disinfectants as effective against SARS-CoV-2
July 30
Nestle unfazed by COVID-19 in first half 2020, offers cautious guidance
Coronavirus fuels can shortage
Mondelez beats Q2 consensus amid COVID volatility
July 29
CES goes all digital in January
Office coffee service in the age of coronavirus: opportunity exists
Proposed bill will provide PPP new loans
Starbucks swings to 3Q loss, but sees daylight
Farmer Brothers amends bank credit to sustain COVID-19 impact
July 28
J&J Snack Foods swings to Q3 loss from COVID-19
July 27
'No-touch': vending's coming change
Location based entertainment stays relevant with 'escape rooms' during COVID-19
Sodexo to lay off 319 employees servicing USAA
Las Vegas casinos add more self-service tech in response to COVID-19
IAAPA to host virtual trade show July 28-30
July 24
Will COVID-19 drive demand for in-flight vending?
July 23
26 Kraft Heinz employees test positive for COVID-19 in Ontario
Tokens cited as solution to coin shortage for coin machine operators
July 22
Coin shortage: both burden and benefit for vending
July 21
Compass Group lays off 230 Northwestern dining employees
Vistar Northeast to hold virtual show in September/October
Urban Air picks Appetize for ordering and payment in North America
July 20
Convenience services posts Q1 growth despite COVID-19
Westomatic introduces no-touch water and juice refill dispenser
Sacoa Cashless releases tools for sanitation compliance
July 17
Bill seeks to modify PPP loan forgiveness
Lavazza to launch hygienic brewer
July 16
Xavier combines self-service with attendants to ensure a safe foodservice operation
World Tea Conference + Expo canceled in October
July 15
Vistar Northeast Buying Show canceled; virtual event planned
Xavier combines self-service with attendants to ensure a safe foodservice operation
PayRange develops touch-free payment solution; teams with vending OEMs
Vengo Labs to deploy touchless PPE equipment
COVID-19 hammers convenience services sales in Europe
PPE demand boosts Fastenals Q2 earnings amid uncertainty
July 14
Coffee consumption slumps due to coronavirus
Merchants Foodservice CEO urges support for emergency foodservice relief bill
Embed introduces natural cleaners to battle COVID-19
Raw Thrills reduces some operator fees based on earnings
July 13
Coca-Cola rolls out contactless Freestyle beverage dispenser
Will COVID-19 redefine convenience services?
PepsiCo Q2 beverage sales clipped by COVID-19
Coca-Cola acknowledges shortage of canned beverages due to COVID-19
Mondelez to pare 15% of SKUs due to COVID-19
Flowers Foods temporarily closes plant over COVID-19 cases
Gameworks reopening: transparency, empathy and sanitation
July 10
Entrepreneur launches PPE vending business
July 8
Workplace safety innovations let loose
July 7
COVID-19 hammers Sodexo's 3Q revenue
AAMA releases COVID-19 health and safety video
Euvend & coffeena cancel 2020 event, will return in 2022
July 6
COVID-19 accelerates contactless payment adoption in vending and self service
Safety measures bring positive customer reviews for Xtreme Action Park reopening
July 2
PPP loan application extended to August pending president's approval
Journalist presses Coca-Cola: Where's Fresca?
OpSense introduces self service, wireless sensor to monitor foodservice operations
July 1
NYC installs PPE vending machines in subways
COVID-19 demand boosts General Mills in Q4
June 30
UK operation introduces COVID-19 compliant micro markets
Conagra Brands reports higher fiscal Q4 as COVID-19 boosts at-home eating
June 29
How to navigate the new office coffee service landscape
How FECs engage with guests during the pandemic lockdown
New York State updates guidance for vending and coffee in reopened businesses
PopCom raises $1.3 M from crowdfunding
Trusted PPE introduces KN95 masks
June 26
Federal Reserve allocates coin inventories to shore up supply during COVID-19
Venditalia in Milan rescheduled to March 10-13, 2021
June 25
OCS operators strain for signs of improvement
Selecta Sweden introduces smart fridge solutions
June 24
365 Retail Markets adds touchless checkout kiosk
June 23
SandenVendo America teams with Vagabond on touchless, cashless solutions
European Vending and Coffee Service Association cancels 2020 trade event
Elaut Group USA introduces pusher shields
June 22
Feds make forgivable PPP loans easier to navigate
PepsiCo China halts production after employee tests positive for coronavirus
Are you offering online ordering? How to get started
China suspends Tyson Foods imports over coronavirus infections
LAI games teams with Firstlease on game leases
June 18
Aramark introduces EversafeOS mobile app to assist workplace reopenings
Mastercard survey shows global surge in digital payments
June 17
Micro markets' sanitation case against vending
CTA Digital introduces sanitizing stations
Stern Pinball offers face masks
June 16
COVID-19 quashes automated c-store Bodega
Aramark enhances services for national and state parks
D & S Vending teams with Cleanlife on PPE kits for vending
June 15
Pandemic reopenings may be premature; why self-service needs to step forward
Bevi introduces touchless water cooler feature
Game machine operators upbeat about future, plan changes
June 12
United Natural Foods reports 12% net Q3 sales gain, driven by COVID-19
Impulsify designs unattended retail markets for apartment buildings
June 11
New Jersey raises limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings
June 10
Pandemic safety question: Vending machines versus micro markets?
How to answer difficult questions reopening an amusement center
Hudson to introduce PPE vending machines to US airports
Digital Media Vending taps Global Vending Group for PPE distribution
Cafection Evoca introduces touchless coffee selection
KeHE Distributors hosts virtual holiday show
June 9
Coca-Cola vending machines to accept bitcoin
Sodexo introduces hygiene verification label for its services
June 8
Qualifying sales prospects more important post-COVID-19; how to prepare
Portland eatery installs vending machine to serve guests during COVID-19
Ohio allows foodservice establishments to turn on amusement machines
Big Buck World Championship postponed to Oct. 1-2; regional series planned
June 5
Coolgreens revamps vending strategy, targets residential, office market
B&G Foods expects to exceed guidance due to monthly net sales gain
June 4
COVID-19 boosts Smucker's fiscal Q4, warns on future sales
Flexibility Act en route to president: Restaurant industry breathes sigh of relief
National Fleet Products introduces portable, vehicle mounted hand washing stations
Avery Dennison introduces hand scanner for foodworker sanitation
Andamiro introduces personal player shields to protect gamers
AAMA warns states against excessive amusement machine restrictions
June 3
NAMA clarifies New York law on reopening essential services
Snack index: Snacking remains important, but COVID-19 changes buying habits
Campbell Soup beats on fiscal Q3 EPS, raises estimates amid strong COVID-19 demand
Butcher shop uses vending machine to sell meat 24/7
June 2
Selecta reports 12.3% revenue drop due to COVID-19, names new leadership
Coke bottlers produce test materials for COVID-19 kits
June 1
The post COVID-19 era will drive intelligent vending, micro markets and beyond
Talking With Mike Maas, CEO, AMI Entertainment Network, on COVID-19 recovery
NAMA calls on New York State to clarify guidance for reopening breakrooms
Countertop, touch-free venders dispense gum via text command
May 29
House approves bill to loosen PPP loan requirements
KKR expected to inject funds into Selecta in face of COVID-19 losses
Tyson Foods to close another plant following worker infections
IAAPA calls for amendments to PPP loans
Semnox introduces Parafait to allow amusement centers to manage social distancing
May 28
AMOA releases white paper on COVID-19 safety
Embed expands on COVID-19 Relief Act with new toolkit
May 27
FDA relaxes calorie disclosure for vending machines during COVID-19
Temperature check kiosks ready to tackle COVID-19
Coffee Fests canceled in Anaheim, Chicago due to COVID-19
Monogram Foods tests employees for COVID-19
Aramark expands on new protocols for reopening locations
May 26
Californians rally against expanding facial recognition
Family of worker who died from COVID-19 sues Tyson Foods
Betson introduces PPE kits to help game rooms reopen
MVP Group introduces touchless hand sanitizer dispenser
May 25
Pandemic hammers foodservice coffee sales; outlook uncertain
May 22
570 workers test positive for COVID-19 at Tyson Foods facility
Coronavirus could eliminate self-service beverage bars
How specialty coffee businesses adapt to the 'new normal'
Hand hygiene management system PathSpot raises $10.5 million
Face mask vending machines expand worldwide, including US
May 21
LAI Games launches industry survey
May 20
Compass Group raises $2.425 B from investors in the face of COVID-19 losses
Coronavirus pandemic drives orange juice sales, reversing a decades long trend
Looking to reopen an amusement center, the first steps are the hardest
Alabama CS operator weathers COVID-19 focusing on safety, secures PPP loan
A&A Global Industries becomes exclusive distributor for mold cleaner
May 19
Shelter-in-place mandates push Keurig Dr Pepper's business
USA Technologies hosts 1,000+ for first virtual educational summit
May 18
Convenience services leaders: Use the downtime to boost customer communication
Now's the time to plan your family entertainment center reopening
May 15
Intercard offers free educational materials on reopening after COVID-19
May 14
Selecta rolls out safety stations to help Europeans return to work
Digital Media Vending teams with Eco Gloves to dispense biodegradable gloves in PPE machines
Flowers Foods reports 6.8% Q1 sales gain driven by COVID-19
USA Technologies cuts executive salaries 20% due to COVID-19
May 13
How self-service equipment helps define the 'new normal' against COVID-19
Gaming equipment maker Razer dispenses face masks in Singapore vending machines
Aramark unveils platform to reopen client locations
NAMA offers form email to guide state officials on reopening economies
PepsiCo helping restaurant workers coping with COVID-19
May 12
America Vending Sales remains open during pandemic, names director of parts sales and service
May 11
Azkoyen Group patents touchless technology for vending
Laboratory confirms Kastus antimicrobial coating effective against coronavirus
Amusement centers face challenges reopening: a report from the front lines
May 7
Tyson reopens production facilities following COVID-19 closures
May 6
NAMA releases guidelines, checklists for returning to full operations
Convenience services industry video reinforces industry commitment to safety
Sysco reports 5.1% quarterly sales drop, cuts a third of workforce due to coronavirus
May 5
NAMA sends U.S. governors suggestions for reopening break rooms
May 4
Payment coalition claims COVID-19 contamination risk from U.S. currency overblown
Hormel Foods operation to reopen today following COVID-19 closure
Australian tech provider introduces no-touch solution for vending
May 1
InOne offers touchless vending powered by Vagabond
Tyson Foods' Indiana plant has 900 COVID-19 cases
Safety mask provider installs vending machine in NYC
April 30
S&D Coffee and Tea lays off 1,000 due to COVID-19
U-Select-It introduces PPE merchandiser with contactless payment
Kellogg's organic net sales rise 8%, boosted by coronavirus epidemic
Partec converts facility to make face guards for hospitals
April 29
Will COVID-19 make convenience services a preferred shopping destination?
PPP loans perplex borrowers: Experts offer guidance
Second fed loan program for small businesses hits snags
Betson teams working at limited capacity
AMOA asks lawmakers to improve PPP loan program
Belgian city develops fresh food machine to minimize COVID-19 risk
April 23
Hershey reports 1% Q1 net sales gain, withdraws 2020 guidance
Florida convenience services operator embraces touchless solutions
April 22
How to build a COVID-19 recovery plan
US Senate approves $484 B to shore up COVID-19 aid to businesses, hospitals
Danone reports first quarter sales gain, withdraws 2020 guidance due to coronavirus pandemic
See's Candies revamps after COVID-19 closure
April 21
NAMA's Carla Balakgie to address virtual health summit
AAMA offers COVID-19 recovery webinars beginning Tuesday
Coca-Cola reports 1% Q1 decline, predicts fallout from coronavirus pandemic
Don Miguel Foods temporarily closes facility due to coronavirus pandemic
Kraft Heinz to hold virtual annual meeting May 7
Coca-Cola Consolidated to hold virtual annual meeting May 12
April 20
Looking to start a food delivery service? Inhouse or third-party?
The demand for hand sanitation stations has arrived
Hormel Foods closes plant over coronavirus outbreak
April 17
PepsiCo annual meeting May 6 to be virtual only
The Vendies event postponed due to coronavirus pandemic
NAC launches ATM Deployer Survey on the impact of COVID-19
April 16
SBA runs out of COVID-19 relief money; lawmakers fight over refunding
FDA temporarily relieves vending operators from calories disclosure rule during coronavirus pandemic
Coffee futures surge on coronavirus stockpiling
April 15
Kooler Ice highlights touchless delivery for its ice vending machines
Just Born plans to resume operations in May
Nuzee offers free copacking to 100 roasters affected by COVID-19
April 14
Flowers Foods closes bakery due to COVID-19 cases
Betson teams with AMS on touchless medical machine powered by Vagabond
PrimeTime Amusements to provide arcade equipment moving assistance
April 13
NAMA to hold coronavirus 'town hall' April 14
Health officials investigate COVID-19 cases at Tyson Foods plant
Smithfield Foods closes pork facility after reporting more than 200 COVID-19 cases
Calgary family fun center closes permanently due to coronavirus pandemic
USA Technologies to hold virtual annual meeting April 30
Polish vending association installs machines to dispense safety supplies in response to coronavirus pandemic
April 10
Southeastern Vending Association cancels August conference
Orange juice sales jump 38% in 4 weeks driven by coronavirus
April 8
CARES Act to provide more loans, unemployment and tax benefits
COVID-19 fosters self-service innovation in China
US Foods provides retail distribution support during coronavirus pandemic
China's VMF 2020 vending show postponed a second time
Royal Cup Coffee and Tea announces layoffs due to coronavirus pandemic
April 7
Tyson Foods suspends pork plant operation after workers test positive for coronavirus
COVID-19 pushes grocery shoppers to self-checkout
Vending machines to offer free face masks in Hong Kong
Laundry service to extend PayRange mobile payment acceptance
April 6
COVID-19 will forever change the foodservice industry
Convenience Distribution Association teams with IFDA to help foodservice firms in need of resources
April 3
Businesses can apply for SBA loans starting today
Farmers dumping milk due to supply chain roadblocks caused by coronavirus
Performance Food Group partners with grocers during coronavirus pandemic
European Vending & Coffee Service Association calls for emergency aid for members
April 2
7 ways the CARES Act could hurt foodservice operators
In the field, ATM operators should carry DHS guidelines
Redemption Plus adds direct-to-consumer option, Boredom Buster Box, during coronavirus pandemic
Alpha-Omega Amusements provides resources for addressing coronavirus pandemic
April 1
Confused about SBA loans to survive the COIVD-19? Experts offer guidance
Conagra reports dip in Q3 net sales, boost in Q4 demand due to COVID-19
March 31
NAMA webinar to explain stimulus legislation's impact on industry
March 30
Federal CARES Act provides relief to businesses hurt by COVID-19
Stay in the game: Working together, the amusement industry will survive COVID-10
Foodservice distributors praise passage of CARES Act, say more is needed
See's Candies suspends operations due to coronavirus pandemic
Compass Group North America places some associates on temporary leave
March 27
Kellogg switches to virtual annual shareholders meeting due to coronavirus
Orange juice sales expected to spike due to coronavirus
Just Born suspends production due to coronavirus
March 26
Webinar to offer guidance on controlling COVID-19 in food facilities
$2 trillion federal stimulus package includes help for convenience services
ATM industry looks to federal lifeline amid COVID-19
US Foods teams with C&S Wholesale Grocers to alleviate worker shortage caused by COVID-19
March 25
PayRange introduces instant cash access to mobile pay settlements for vending, laundry operators
C&S Vending announces food delivery services to aid essential workers
National Restaurant Show canceled due to COVID-19 safety concerns
2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo canceled
USA Technologies urges shareholders to support board nominees, cites urgency over COVID-19
Yelp findings show consumer interests in pandemic-stricken US
Triotech starts partial work-from-home policy
March 24
NRA show cancelled due to COVID-19 safety concerns
USA Technologies urges shareholders to support board nominees, cites urgency over COVID-19
NAMA names state councils manager
LAI Games closes office temporarily
Koelnmesse names Kolsch director of euvend & coffeena
March 23
NAMA cancels 2020 show in Nashville
Convenience services operators, suppliers sharpen safety focus
Foodservice distributors estimate losses of $24B in 3 months
Coca-Cola reaffirms full year guidance, notes impact of coronavirus
Performance Food Group withdraws 2020 outlook due to coronavirus pandemic
World Tea Conference + Expo reschedules to October
NAMA webcasts to address ways to meet unprecedented challenge
March 20
NAMA CEO urges President and Congress to recognize convenience services in addressing coronavirus
Texas investigates 756 coronavirus related price gouging complaints
Wawa suspends self-serve beverages due to coronavirus
Aramark confirms its ability to serve customers during coronavirus pandemic
Foodservice organizations partner to ensure retailers receive food deliveries
March 19
Some COVID-19 aid for foodservice now a reality, more coming
Shaffer closes office, has employees work from home
European Vending Association advises consumers vending machines are safe to use
March 18
Amusement associations to update members on COVID-19 assistance
Will US government grant restaurants' request for $145 billion recovery fund?
New Jersey closes malls, amusement parks, rec centers
March 17
Amusement industry players adjust operations in response to coronavirus
March 16
Webinar today will address responding to COVID-19
Equipment supply chains struggle with coronavirus disruption
NAMA to decide by April 6 on status of Nashville show
Aramark, Compass and Sysco stocks tumble from coronavirus
PayRange app to help vending and laundry machine users with insufficient funds
March 13
Coronavirus outbreak raises questions about digital payments and cash
Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo stays on schedule May 10-12
March 12
Coronavirus disruption begins for convenience services
Digital Signage Expo postponed
Coca-Cola advises Atlanta headquarters employees to work remotely
Venditalia postponed from May to November for health reasons
New York Costco limits bottled water, pantry staples and more
March 9
NAMA to offer free webinar Tuesday on how to address COVID-19
The coronavirus is here; what is your contingency plan?
March 6
GTI Asia Taipei Expo 2020 canceled April 22-24
Costco customers stocking up on bottled water, other items, due to coronavirus
March 2
First U.S. coronavirus death causes run on bottled water in California, Oregon
Feb. 27
Coca-Cola warns about coronavirus impact on its supply chain
Feb. 26
2020 Asian Paradise and Attractions Expo set for May as coronavirus prevention work continues
Feb. 21
Taiwan vending machine dispenses surgical masks during coronavirus outbreak
Feb. 20
Coronavirus' effect on supply chains: Potentially worse than 2002 SARS outbreak
Feb. 13
China's VMF 2020 vending show postponed due to coronavirus
Feb. 6
US restaurants vs coronavirus: The very real things US brands can do now
About Elliot Maras
Elliot Maras is the editor of Kiosk Marketplace and Vending Times. He brings three decades covering unattended retail and commercial foodservice.
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