JaceyCakes Launches 3 Flapjacked Soft-Baked EnergyNutrition Bars

by Tim Sanford

WESTMINSTER, CO -- Now available from JaceyCakes here are Flapjacked soft-baked cookie bars. They're formulated to provide the nutritional balance of a…

Quench Acquires Assets Of Carolina Pure Water Systems In Raleigh

by Tim Sanford

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA -- Quench , an operating segment of AquaVenture Holdings Ltd., has announced its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Carolina…

Stern Unleashes Star Wars Pinball For Home Market At Comic-Con

by Tim Sanford

CHICAGO -- New from Stern Pinball is the Star Wars Pin, a flipper game designed and engineered for the home market. The new piece made its debut at Comic-Con…

Industry Pushes For DRIVE-Safe Act Tax Simplification At NAMA Fly-In

by Emily Jed

ALL FOR ONE: Members of the National Automatic Merchandising Association gather on Capitol step sat start of the organization's annual Fly-In advocacy meeting…

NAMA Commits To Aligning Vend Menus With Health Criteria

by Emily Jed

WASHINGTON, DC - The National Automatic Merchandising Association kicked off its annual Fly-In and Advocacy Summit today by announcing that its members have…

Burroughs Inc Appoints Martin CEO Names Ed Boyd To COO Post

by Tim Sanford

Anson Martin ELMHURST, IL - Burroughs Inc. has named Anson Martin chief executive officer. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic performance of the…

Honest Tea Vending Machines Accept And Encourage Charitable Donations

by Emily Jed

ATLANTA -- Vending machines are central to a new Honest Tea campaign titled "Small decision. Big impact," illustrating the power consumers have to create a…

JetBlues Soar with Reading Vending Machines Land In New York City

by Emily Jed

NEW YORK CITY -- JetBlue has launched its ninth annual Soar with Reading initiative in its hometown, marking the first time its innovative free book vending…

Keurig K-Duo Essentials Home Brewer Is First To Offer Ground Coffee Brewing Option

by Emily Jed

BURLINGTON, MA -- New for home users, and perhaps a glimpse at things to come for the away-from-home market, is the Keurig K-Duo Essentials multifunction…

NAMA CEO Carla Balakgie Authors Op Ed On Truck Driver Shortage Ahead Of Fly-In

by Emily Jed

Carla Balakgie WASHINGTON, DC -- National Automatic Merchandising Association chief executive Carla Balakgie authored an OpEd on the truck driver shortage that…

Political Analyst Amy Walter Keynotes NAMA 2019 Fly-In Dinner

by Emily Jed

Amy Walter WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced that Amy Walter, national editor of Cook Political Report and host…

Sell more stuff Impulse Snacks Sales Might Be On A Downtrend

Paul Schlossberg What is happening with impulse snack sales? Obviously an impulse purchase, whether for a snack or something else, is unplanned. We all do it.

Setting Your Company Apart From The Competition

Mike Ferguson - VMAC Solutions Are you the copycat of your competitors? Are you a follower instead of a leader? Being a copycat doesn't distinguish you from…

UK Distributor Acquires Rock-Ola Plans New 45-RPM Vinyl Jukebox

by Tim Sanford

WEYBRIDGE, England -- British games and jukebox entrepreneur Alexander Walder-Smith has acquired Rock-Ola from its former owner, Glenn Streeter. He plans to…

Sell more stuff Do You Know The Largest Employer In Your State? What About In Your City Or Local Area?

Paul Schlossberg USA Today ran a listing article - " Who is the largest employer in your state? Walmart top in nation with Amazon second ." Can you say who the…

AMOA-NY Releases Souvenir Video Of Its 2019 Man Of The Year Jukebox Artist Award Gala

by Tim Sanford

NEW YORK CITY -- The Amusement and Music Owners of New York has announced the availability of the souvenir video commemorating this year's Man of the Year…

Pam Gilbert Exits NAMA After 26 Years Of Service

by Emily Jed

PAM GILBERT CHICAGO -- National Automatic Merchandising Association member communities director Pam Gilbert is leaving the organization effective July 17 after…

Aramark To Provide Full College Tuition For Hourly Employees

by Emily Jed

PHILADELPHIA -- Aramark announced that it will provide the opportunity for eligible hourly employees in the U.S. to receive full tuition coverage for college…

Automated Services Appoints Francesca Loparco Marketing VP

by Tim Sanford

FRANCESCA LOPARCO GASTONIA, NC -- Francesca Loparco has been named vice-president of marketing for Automated Services International, Inc. a family-owned…

Generation Next Pilots Print Mates Kiosks At Bed Bath Beyond

by Emily Jed

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc., maker of Reis& Irvy's frozen dessert vending machines, said it will kick off a pilot for its recently…