What Coin-Op Can Learn From The Cosmetics Trade

It is possible to find marketing inspiration in the most unlikely industries. I would argue that there are real benefits to looking at improbable and…

Parlevel Connects Operators And Customers With Link Ordering And Engagement Tool

by Emily Jed

SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Parlevel Systems said it has gone live with Parlevel Link -- a website linking Parlevel operators directly to their customers. The service…

Cantaloupe Systems Training Program Certifies Vending Personnel Inaugural Seed University Takes Place In Late October

by Emily Jed

SAN FRANCISCO -- Cantaloupe Systems , headquartered here, will hold its inaugural Seed University training workshop in Dallas on Oct. 24 and 25. Participants…

Coca-Cola Pledges 1 Million For Hurricane Irma Relief Donates 200000 Packaged Drinks

by Emily Jed

ATLANTA --The Coca-Cola Foundation , the beverage giant's philanthropic arm, has pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross to support local relief efforts…

How Independent Refreshment Service Operators Can Compete In Bottled And Filtered Water Market

In the June issue, I covered the first part of water cooler service , including both point-of-use filtration and bottled spring and filtered water. I discussed…

IBWA Members Assist Communities Flooded By Harvey Bottled Water Industry Plays Key Role In Disaster Relief

by Tim Sanford

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The International Bottled Water Association reports that bottled-water distributors are playing a vital role in recovery efforts along the…

Opposing Forces Cloud Future Coffee Price Trend Predictions

This month I'd like to discuss coffee futures, options and all things market-related. We have seen a large drop and rebound in prices, making for three large…

CVSs Vending Machines Use The Swyft Store To Deliver Necessities In A Pinch

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

WOONSOCKET, RI -- CVS Pharmacy is piloting vending machines stocked with on-the-go necessities typically sold at its stores. The drugstore chain will unveil…

Gilly Vending Says It Stands Ready And Connected Amid Hurricane Irmas Impact

by Emily Jed

MIAMI -- As Florida braced to take a devastating direct hit from Hurricane Irma, Miami's Gilly Vending Inc. issued a statement on Sept. 8, assuring its…

Government Relations Is A Full-Time Job

by Tim Sanford

The 2017 National Automatic Merchandising Association Fly-In demonstrated that the vending industry has lost none of its traditional skill and enthusiasm in…

Grasshopper Kiosks Releases New Technology To Modernize Cannabis Sales And Distribution

by Emily Jed

OAKLAND, CA -- New from Grasshopper Kiosks are ADA-compliant vending machines designed to provide secure storage and dispensing for cannabis products.

We Are In This Together

by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association

We may say whatever we like, but it's our actions that tell others who we are. This is especially evident during a crisis. In the past few weeks, we've been…

Payment Alliance International Turns ATMs Into Self-Service Donation Centers For Harvey Relief

by Emily Jed

LOUISVILLE, KY -- Payment Alliance International has joined the Hurricane Harvey relief movement by enabling the Digital Donations charitable contribution…

The Rules Of The Road

by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association

In the light of all the current discussion about the responsibility of publishers for the content they present, this seems like a good time to explain the…

Accent Food Services And Company Kitchen Partner To Help Harvey Victims At Micromarket Points Of Sale

by Emily Jed

PFLUGERVILLE, TX -- Accent Food Services and Company Kitchen are offering micromarket customers the option to donate to Hurricane Harvey victims by running…

NAMA Foundation Awards Four Scholarships For MSU Executive Course

by Tim Sanford

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced the winners of NAMA Foundation scholarships to the Executive Development Program at…

Swire Coca-Cola Acquires Coca-Cola Cos Tempe Production Center

by Emily Jed

DRAPER, UT -- Swire Coca-Cola USA said it has acquired Coca-Cola Co.'s production center in Tempe, AZ, as part of Coca-Cola's refranchising process . Swire's…

Houstons FreshBrew Group Donates 52000 Units Of Water And Packaged Snacks To Hurricane Harvey First Responders

by Emily Jed

HOUSTON -- As part of the Hurricane Harvey recovery effort, FreshBrew Group , a vending company and coffee roaster here, said it will donate more than 52,00…

Lavit Appoints Former Mars Drinks Prexy Xavier Unkovic To Board

by Emily Jed

NEW YORK CITY -- Xavier Unkovic, former president of Mars Drinks and current president of San Francisco's Amy's Kitchen, has joined Lavit LLC's board of…

Quality Brokerage Appoints Lou Pace Jr Inside And Outside Sales Manager

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

TURNERSVILLE, NJ -- Quality Brokerage Inc. reports that Lou Pace Jr. has assumed expanded responsibilities for inside and outside sales at the firm. Pace Jr.