How to protect your family entertainment center and customers from COVID-19

by Sara Paz

Family entertainment centers can keep guests safe from COVID-19 by following some common sense practices, such as removing cash and card payment, requiring…

5 considerations for vending and amusement operators’ COVID-19 recovery plans

by Sal Cifala — Owner, Digital Media Vending International LLC

With business largely on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, now is a good time for vending and amusement machine operators to create recovery plans that…

Stay in the game: Working together, the amusement industry will survive COVID-19

by Scott Sherrod — CEO, Intercard

Veteran amusement industry executive Scott Sherrod calls on all players to work together through the coronavirus criss and keep as normal a routine as…

When it comes to COVID-19 it's essential to know who’s essential

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

The government has labeled several occupations and businesses as essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. ATM operators are faced with the unique problem of…

The coronavirus is here; what is your contingency plan?

by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting

No matter what your company’s role is in the foodservice industry, there are serious risks and potential disruptions for every player in our industry on…

Chocolate? Do you want some?

by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting

Every convenience services operator needs to be an expert of sorts on the products they sell. All it requires is keeping on eye of news relating to these…

More competition for us – food halls. What’s a food hall?

by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting

Food halls are the next evolution of those mall-based food courts. You might describe it as a food court on steroids. Convenience service operators cannot…

Keep an eye on the QSR menus

by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting

McDonald's, KFC and Taco Bell have more than 65,000 restaurant locations worldwide. They must appeal to uniquely different tastes and menu preferences across…

Coca-Cola Reports Strong Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2019

by VT Staff

The Coca-Cola Co. reported another quarter of strong growth, along with achieving or exceeding all guidance for the full year 2019. The company continued to…

Lavazza Professional Teams With Kotkamills On Recyclable Vending Cup

by VT Staff

Kotkamills, a Finland based manufacturer of fully recyclable barrier boards, has signed a significant collaboration agreement with Lavazza Professional. As a…

Sysco To Outsource Customer Service Employees In Cost Cutting Move

by VT Staff

Sysco plans to outsource all of its U.S. customer service employees, in a cost-cutting move, according to an MSN.com report. The company said in an internal…

Westrock Coffee Co To Acquire SD Coffee Tea From Cott Corp

by VT Staff

Westrock Coffee Co., LLC has agreed to acquire S&D Coffee & Tea from Cott Corp. for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release. The transaction…

Compass Sued For Privacy Violation Over Biometric Vending Machines

by VT Staff

COOK COUNTY, Ill. An Illinois woman has sued Compass Group USA, parent company of Canteen, for collecting and storing thumbprints at is biometric vending…

EAG 2020 Planners Applaud Strong Turnout And Innovative Exhibits

by Tim Sanford

LONDON, England The 2020 Entertainment, Attractions & Gaming International Expo rang in the new year and decade with a lively, diverse and…

Convenience Stores Discover The Micromarket

Maybe you thought that we, our industry, had micromarkets all to ourselves. Wrong! That era has ended. If you don't believe me, you should read two recent…

NYC Council Requires Retailers To Accept Cash Bans Noncash Charge

by Tim Sanford

NEW YORK CITY -- The City Council has passed a bill that will prevent local retail businesses from refusing to accept cash, or levying a surcharge on cash…

Philadelphia Vending Repair Program Raises Funds For NAMA Visit

by Tim Sanford

PHILADELPHIA, PA-- The Vending Repair Program run by the Philadelphia School District is seeking support for sending four of its students to the 2020 NAMA…

Wolf Pack Part III: Jam’em Up and Flip’em Over

Larry Fresno, owner of the 17-route Neighborhood Vending Co.,was drained and exhausted physically, but even more so emotionally. He knew the nightmare he found…

Intercard Shows Latest Patron-Focused Tech At IAAPA FEC Summit

BILL ALLEN RACHELLE GRANGER ST. LOUIS, MO-- Intercard reports that its North American sales manager Bill Allen and sales representative Rachelle Granger will…

Aramark Announces Programs To Bolster Supply Chain Diversity

by Emily Jed

PHILADELPHIA -- Aramark announced a partnership with Certify My Company to assist self-classified suppliers in obtaining third-party diversity certifications.