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2021 amusement machine releases sprouting from all directions
New releases have been unseasonably slow this year, but signs of life are now rapidly emerging.
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The most profitable OEM kiosk opportunities for 2021
by Richard Thompson — Sales VP, Global OEM, Zebra Technologies
For those entrepreneurial kiosk businesses able to move quickly, there are still plenty of opportunities to develop solutions and services with staying power.
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21 sales prospecting tips for convenience services
by Amanda Puppo — CEO, MarketReach Inc.
A comprehensive list of considerations for convenience services selling.
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Investment floods immersive entertainment enterprises, sowing the next 'Roaring 20s'
Immersive entertainment companies are finding little trouble securing capital for expansion as the COVID lockdowns end, positioning the industry for the next…
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Vending loss prevention orientation; the nuts and bolts
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
The loss prevention orientation is one of the key elements of a proven loss prevention strategy using industry standards that impact of unaccountable cash and…
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Sega’s shifting status: How far will ramifications spread?
The change in the status quo could see operators, distributors, spare parts and even exhibition and media companies being forced to quickly adapt or perish.
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Content publishers, venues vie for dominance of exploding e-sports
The impact of e-sports on the streaming and conventional broadcast media has become evident in e-sports events, while the adoption of e-sports venues to…
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How to choose an integrated e-commerce solution
by John Hickey
An integrated e-commerce solution provides an opportunity to increase sales and to create a positive experience with your brand from a sales, marketing and…
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‘Retail Apocalypse’ shakes global entertainment properties
The seeds of upheaval in the retail entertainment industry predate the global health crisis, resulting in a slew of mergers, acquisitions and restructurings.
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How to prepare for the post-pandemic customer
by Paresh Patel
The pandemic has changed customer expectations of convenience services. Once viewed in terms of physical convenience, consumers now expect the entire…
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Frictionless payment providers square off as post-COVID era unfolds
(Edtior's note: This is part two in a two-part series on frictionless payment solutions.)
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Pandemic hasn’t tempered coffee’s popularity
by Amanda Puppo — CEO, MarketReach Inc.
The coronavirus has resulted in more coffee being consumed at home, but convenience services operators need to offer the products people want to boost at-work…
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Pandemic drives cashless innovation for amusement and entertainment venues
A host of cashless tools have been developed to help entertainment venue operators navigate the needs of the guest with the practicalities of business under…
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Loss prevention step 1: employee orientation/company key audit
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
The loss prevention orientation and the company key audit are two of the most important elements of creating a 'culture of controls' for a convenience services…
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VR ‘crossover’ entertainment reaches exercise, sports and toys
Out-of-home entertainment will become the '10thGen' game platform in many developers' eyes, considering the changes wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.
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How to integrate e-commerce in convenience services
by John Hickey
An integrated e-commerce solution provides an opportunity to increase sales and to create a positive experience with your brand from a sales, marketing and…
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Consumer and LBE VR: 'the virtual crossover' begins
Development of a means for consumer and commercial players to interact and compete has been a focus since the establishment of home gaming. With the growth…
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Building blocks for creating a ‘culture of controls’
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
The major challenge most vending and foodservice operators face when trying to change key aspects of their operations comes from employees at all levels who…
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Amusement trade shows go virtual, players find multiple paths
Several trade shows tested virtual events on account of the coronavirus pandemic. Innovation continued, but on a different scale.
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How to create a 'culture of controls' for your convenience services operation
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
Vending industry loss prevention expert Mark Manney provides an overview of his "Culture of Controls" and how it saved a veteran operation a lot of funds and…
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