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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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Amusement restructurings spell change beyond Japan's shores
Financial pressures on major amusement machine players have resulted in plans to sell off certain properties, as well as new partnerships and opportunities.
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Asian VR games promise exciting 2021
One of the big trends that had been seen in 2020 and is now gaining full adoption is that of the self-service upright VR kiosks, as evidenced by virtual trade…
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Time to consider offering a bitcoin ATM?
by Marc Grens — Co-Founder and President, DigitalMint
Although the country continues to cycle between lockdowns and partial business openings due to the pandemic, bitcoin value and interest continues to soar each…
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When needed most – convenience services delivered
by Carla Balakgie — President & CEO, National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA)
This year – on National Vending Day – we were especially honored to represent our industry’s front-line heroes.
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OOH VR innovation blossoms during pandemic
One of the worst months of the pandemic saw a multitude of new and exciting announcements in a pent-up outpouring of out-of-home virtual reality news.
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‘The Automat’ – a great read for those interested in convenience services, past, present and future
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
"The Automat" explores the history of an iconic vending innovation and chronicles its impact on society during the decades of its existence, an engaging read…
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2021 food trends to watch
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Food trends are in constant fluctuation as quarantined foodies discover new flavors via the internet and social media. Here's some insight to help keep up with…
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Will Area 15 in Las Vegas set a new bar in immersive entertainment?
The recently opened Area 15 in Las Vegas offers an immersive entertainment and event complex, comprising unique exhibits, dining, retail and entertainment in a…
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Amusement business recovery: pros, cons of boxing machines, cranes, photo booths, jukeboxes
by Brad Brown — President, Worldwide Video Entertainment, Inc
Veteran amusement machine operator Brad Brown describes his COVID-19 recovery plan, including his approach for boxing machines, crane machines, photo booths…
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Convenience services operator sales tips for a rebuilding year
by Amanda Puppo — CEO, MarketReach Inc.
Much has changed on account of the pandemic, but effective sales and marketing can rebuild a convenience services operation in 2021. It will take hard work and…
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Why convenience also needs to be personal post-pandemic
by Steve Stollman — owner, www.theAutomat.com
We all love convenience and expect it now in many situations, but It is important to attempt to preserve those personal aspects that we treasure and have often…
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Financial woes continue to challenge indoor and outdoor entertainment venues
Restructuring activity continues worldwide in the indoor and outdoor entertainment sectors.
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What did the Automat teach us about technology’s role in our lives?
by Steve Stollman — owner, www.theAutomat.com
The iconic Automat offered an early example of how automation can improve our everyday lives. It also raised some of the questions that bedevil a more…
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COVID got you down? Try immersive display entertainment
While immersive entertainment has been dominated by wearables and virtual reality and augmented reality platforms, non-wearable immersive display systems are…
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The numbers are in: COVID-19 has pushed consumers away from cash
by Rachel Little — Marketing Manager, Vianet PLC
Consumers are fearful due to concerns that cash handling is dirty and may be another way the coronavirus can be transmitted and spread. The retail industry has…
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