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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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The right way to keep your equipment clean
by Ken Pedersen — VP Business Development, KICTeam
Businesses and organizations have a huge challenge right now; they have to use a cleaning agent that's suitable for the equipment to keep it clean and working…
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Is the end of the office upon us? The quest has just begun
by Belinda Avery — Group HR Director, Helix Leisure
History will define 2020 as the year of the pandemic, chronicling events as living in the time of COVID-19. There are so many buzz words that gripped us this…
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COVID-19 notwithstanding, OOH entertainment pushes hard into retail and hospitality
Disney's entry into experiential hotel will see guests fully immersed into believing they are on a starship in the Star Wars universe, with live action role…
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We’ll miss you, 'coffee legend' Dean Gilland
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Dean Gilland , well known for his knowledge of the coffee service business and for helping people, recently passed away.
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OOH entertainment enters a new era driven by divergent forces
One of the continuing trends in the theme park attraction and midscale attraction sector has been the creation of highly immersive, compelling and interactive…
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Struggling to survive? Remember our past setbacks
by Brad Brown — President, Worldwide Video Entertainment, Inc
Veteran street operator Brad Brown learned from a setback in 2002-2006 how to approach a situation he had no control over, lessons that operators can apply to…
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Mixed and augmented reality reaching new heights in OOH entertainment
Super Nintendo World, scheduled to open in February 2021, inaugurates a new era in mixed reality and augmented reality out-of-home entertainment.
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Mixed reality expands using interactive props
Venues where players can go to train their collected virtual characters and compete with fellow trainers are example of AR being deployed as a location-based…
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Immersive entertainment rises on several fronts despite pandemic
In the absence of trade shows during COVID-19, immersive experience venues are rising, possibly changing the out of home entertainment landscape.
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How do we as coin-op entrepreneurs respond to COVID-19?
by Brad Brown — President, Worldwide Video Entertainment, Inc
Coin-op entrepreneur Brad Brown cites discrepancies between the potential risks that businesses deemed as "essential" pose of exposing people to COVID-19 and…
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