Can self-service technology include a personal touch?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service technology can do more than improve efficiency; it can help support a humanized environment and give consumers the choices they are looking for.

Brady Industries names Mark Allen to new vp/ procurement role

January 18, 2021

Mark Allen Brady Industries, a foodservice, equipment and janitorial supply distributor, named Mark Allen to the newly-created position of vice…

China manufacturer demos oversize touchscreen at virtual CES

January 18, 2021

Cinotop&Micron, a Shenzhen, China-based manufacturer of Metal Mesh Copper capacitive touchscreens, demonstrated its oversize touchscreen at the virtual…

Pinball Hall of Fame launches fundraiser for expanded location

January 18, 2021

The Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas has launched a fundraising campaign to raise $200,000 to finish its new location, according to a Las Vegas Review Journal…

Automated Retail Technologies taps Sonatafy Technology for software engineering

January 15, 2021

Automated Retail Technologies, a San Diego-based provider of kiosk and retail food technology, has retained Sonatafy Technology to supplement its software…

Virginia convenience services operation launches ghost kitchen

January 15, 2021

Trolley House Refreshments, a Richmond, Virginia-based provider of breakroom and vending services, has launched Trolley Eats, a ghost kitchen that operates six…

Monster Beverage names Shlosberg co-CEO, promotes Kelly

January 15, 2021

Monster Beverage Corp. has named longtime senior executive Hilton Schlosberg as co-chief executive officer, a role he will share with Rodney Sacks, who has…

China Amusement & Tourism Market News Flash!

The dynamic amusement market in China is changing constantly. To help you catch up with it, here comes a collection of recent news presented to you by the AAA…

Zico founder buys brand back from Coca-Cola

January 14, 2021

PowerPlant Ventures, a venture-capital firm co-founded by Mark Rampolla, the founder of Zico Beverages LLC, has acquired Zico coconut water from The Coca-Cola…

Aramark launches ‘Chef Spotlight’ to highlight menu innovators

January 14, 2021

Aramark Corp., has launched "Chef Spotlight," a program that spotlights the chefs who have had an impact on the organization and its guests. These tastemakers…

USA Technologies receives patent for enabling mobile app for vending

January 14, 2021

USA Technologies Inc., a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the self-service retail market, has…

Oklahoma town debuting bait machine for fishermen

January 14, 2021

Fishermen at Sportsman's Park in Sleepy Eye, Oklahoma won't need to catch their bait now that the city council approved a bait vending machine at a cost of…

Innovative Foodservice Group hires operations director

January 14, 2021

Innovative Foodservice Group, a Tampa-based foodservice equipment and supplies provider, has named Bobby Hui as director of operations, according to a company…

Campbell closing oldest manufacturing plant, impacting 326 workers

January 14, 2021

Campbell Soup Co. will close a 94-year-old manufacturing facility in Columbus, Georgia by Spring 2022, according to a press release. The plant, the company's…

LAI Games to hold virtual event for 2021 games

January 14, 2021

LAI Games will hold a virtual event to unveil its 2021 games on March 18, according to a press release. The showcase will include game presentations, in-depth…

Avanti Markets recognizes top performers

January 13, 2021

Avanti Markets has recognized seven organizations for outstanding performance and accomplishments in 2020, according to a press relese.

Biometric ID verification versus consumer privacy: What's the solution?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As biometiric technology has grown, consumer privacy laws make it critical for self-service devices to comply with these requirements. A panel during the…

J & J Snack Foods SVP to retire

January 13, 2021

Robert Radano, senior vice president and COO at J & J Snack Foods Corp., will retire effective March 31, 2021, but will remain with the company for the…

Farmer Brothers to distribute High Brew cold brew RTD coffee

January 13, 2021

Farmer Bros. Co. a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products, will distribute three flavors of High Brew…

Quench acquires Texas POS water service firm Get Filtered

January 13, 2021

Quench, a provider of filtered water solutions for businesses and dealer partners across the U.S. and Canada, has acquired Get Filtered Inc., a provider of…