Sell more stuff We Will Have A Serious Worker Shortage What Should You Do Now?

PAUL SCHLOSSBERG Where and how will you find the workers you need? Think into the future. Go beyond next week or even next year. And, what will the costs [1…

Vending Veteran Paul Hart Dies 86

by Emily Jed

Paul Hart DARIEN, IL -- Paul Hart, a career-long food and vending veteran, died on Sept. 8. He was 86. Hart began his career with Vend-O-Matic and later worked…

Briggo Coffee Inks US Manufacturing Pact With Foxconn Industrial Internet

by Emily Jed

AUSTIN, TX -- Briggo has partnered with Foxconn Industrial Internet (Fii), an established global leader in industrial AI, cloud computing and supply chain…

Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters Expands Kegerator Vending Machine Reach Through Partnerships

by Emily Jed

ARLINGTON, VA -- Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters (CWJ) reports that its full-service kegged beverage program delivering nitro cold brew and other craft…

Conagra Brands Agrees To Sell Direct Store Delivery Snacks Business To Utz Quality Foods

by Emily Jed

CHICAGO -- Conagra Brands Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its direct store delivery snacks business to Utz Quality Foods LLC. The sale…

USA Today Article Cites Pushback Against Cashless Retail

by Emily Jed

Underscoring the many reasons for vending, micromarket and amusement operators to accepting every form of payment consumers have in their pockets is a Sept. …

ATMIA Publishes 2019 Worldwide 2019 Fraud And Security Survey

by Tim Sanford

LONDON, UK and SIOUX FALLS, ND -- The Automated Teller Machine Industry Association has issued its 2019 Global Fraud and Security Survey . Compiled by ATMIA's…

Celsius Reports Ongoing Penetration Of Convenience Store Channel

by Tim Sanford

BOCA RATON, FL -- Celsius Holdings reports that it continues to strengthen its presence in the convenience store market by meeting the growing demand for…

Digital Centre Sponsors Park World Excellence Awards Fte In Paris

by Tim Sanford

PARIS, France --The Park World Excellence Awards will be presented at a gala ceremony here on Wednesday, Sept. 18 in Le Meridien Etoile. Digital Centre is an…

NCR SelfServ 63 Offers Cash Recycling To Increase Capacity Cut Costs

by Emily Jed

ATLANTA, GA -- NCR Corp. has introduced its new SelfServ 63 automated teller machine to the North American market. The compact ATM offers check deposit…

Utility Refrigerator Introduces Non-Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Line

by Tim Sanford

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA -- Utility Refrigerator observes that concerns over the environment have led to dramatic changes in the use of refrigerants in commercial…

365 Retail Markets Acquires Company Kitchen

by Tim Sanford

TROY, MI -- 365 Retail Markets reports that it has acquired Company Kitchen (Merriam, KS). Company Kitchen employees and customers will transition to the 36…

Firestone Financial Readies Assistance For Clients Affected By Dorian

by Tim Sanford

NEEDHAM, MA -- Firestone Financial , a subsidiary of Berkshire Bank, has announced plans to offer assistance to customers impacted by Hurricane Dorian. The…

Sell more stuff Delivery -- But This Is Something New Its The Virtual Restaurant

PAUL SCHLOSSBERG We are all time-challenged. Restaurant chains are seeking new solutions to deal with the increased demand for delivery or takeout. In July…

Virtuix Appoints Lisa Chapman Marisa Garris To Key Sales Positions

by Tim Sanford

LISA CHAPMAN MARISA GARRIS AUSTIN, TX -- Virtuix has announced the appointment of industry veterans Lisa Chapman and Marisa Garris as national sales manager…

AmazonFresh Expands To Houston Minneapolis And Phoenix With 1- And 2-Hour Delivery

by Emily Jed

SEATTLE -- Heating up its race to own the last mile of food and beverage delivery to consumers, Amazon's Prime members in Houston, Minneapolis and Phoenix can…

Atnip Cos Steve Vargas Receives NAVAs Herbord-Surber Award

by Tim Sanford

Atnip Co.'s Steve Vargas Receives NAVA's Herbord-Surber Award By Tim Sanford STEVENSON, WA - The Northwest Automatic Vending Association named Steve Vargas of…

Bullbag Prepares To Support Recovery As Hurricane Season Heats Up

by Tim Sanford

POMPANO BEACH, FL -- As the southeastern states deal with the aftermath of hurricane Dorian, BullBag Corp. provides a valuable service. The company, which…

China Vending Show Organizers Hail 2019 Success Ready 2020 Event

by Tim Sanford

SHANGHAI, China - The 16th China International Self-service, Kiosk and Vending Show (CVS) , held concurrently with the Shanghai International Smart Retail Show…

Conagra Brands Builds Snacking Innovation Center

by Emily Jed

CHICAGO -- Conagra Brands Inc. announced plans to build the Conagra Brands Center for Food Design in Chicago at 350 N. Orleans St., located next to its…