Navigating COVID-19: Labor challenges, the ‘new normal’ and how family entertainment centers prepare for reopening

While COVID-19 has brought many challenges, there are also new opportunities, such as introducing machines that offer personal protective equipment.

Suit against Compass Group over fingerprint privacy violation proceeds in federal court

May 7, 2020

A federal appeals court on Tuesday agreed to let a suit against Compass Group USA for violating an Illinois consumer privacy law proceed in federal district…

B&G Foods reports 8.9% quarterly net sales gain

May 7, 2020

B&G Foods Inc. reported net sales for the first quarter of 2020 increased $36.7 million, or 8.9%, to $449.4 million from $412.7 million for the first…

Tyson reopens production facilities following COVID-19 closures

May 7, 2020

Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc. announced it will resume limited production at its Waterloo, Iowa and Pasco…

NAMA releases guidelines, checklists for returning to full operations

May 6, 2020

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has released guidelines, including checklists, for operators working to keep break rooms safe, according to a…

Foodservice companies, grocers work together to fulfill labor, worker needs

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As consumers stock up on groceries to follow shelter-in-place orders, restaurants are laying off workers as retailers face a shortage.

Sysco reports 5.1% quarterly sales drop, cuts a third of workforce due to coronavirus

May 6, 2020

Sysco Corp., the nation's largest foodservice distributor, reported sales for the third quarter were $9.6 billion, a decrease of 5.1% compared to the same…

U.K. amusement group calls for government support for COVID-19 recovery

May 6, 2020

Bacta, the U.K.'s amusement trade organization, has released a report focused on getting the amusement machine sector back to work following the COVID-1…

J&J Snack Foods names Dan Fachner president

May 6, 2020

Dan Fachner J & J Snack Foods Corp. has named Dan Fachner, president and  CEO of The ICEE Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of J & J Snack…

Vengo Labs uses mobile technology to enable contactless product sampling

May 6, 2020

Vengo Labs, a provider of digital kiosk sampling solutions, has developed a contactless sampling process by incorporating mobile phone technology, according to…

Coca-Cola Consolidated reports 6.4% revenue gain, boosted by COVID-19 demand

May 6, 2020

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. reported a 6.4% revenue gain in the first quarter of 2020, primarily due to an increase in physical case volume of 6.1%, according…

Convenience services industry video reinforces industry’s commitment to safety

May 6, 2020

The convenience services industry banded together nationwide to send a powerful message of support to America's businesses in a 2-minute video produced by Vend…

Chowbotics quadruples robotic salad maker placements in hospitals amidst new criteria for food safety

May 6, 2020

Chowbotics, a manufacturer of a robotic salad machine, is deploying over 50 new robots providing fresh customizable meals to hospitals around the country…

Aramark reports 6.7% revenue decline for second quarter

May 5, 2020

Aramark's consolidated revenue declined 6.7% year-over-year for the second quarter to $3.7 billion, with underlying growth in the overall business more than…

Sonoma Brands completes acquisition of KRAVE from Hershey

May 5, 2020

Sonoma Brands has completed the acquisition of KRAVE, a jerky brand, from the Hershey Company for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release.

American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation postpones fundraising for 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award

May 5, 2020

The American Amusement Machine Charitable Foundation has postponed the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award fundraising program due to the coronavirus pandemic…

NAMA sends U.S. governors suggestions for reopening break rooms

May 5, 2020

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has sent a letter to every state governor with suggested language to include for the safe reopening of break…

NAMA to host webinar on optimizing performance under stress

May 5, 2020

The National Automatic Merchandising Association will host a free webinar on optimizing performance under stress on Wednesday at 2 p.m., presented by…

The self-service surge: step forward OEMs

The Coronavirus is having a devastating financial impact across the globe. However, for OEMs building kiosks there may be a ray of light; through providing…

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COVID-19 and convenience services: 'New normal' demands flexibility

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Three veteran operators from different parts of the country gave an overview of how their operations have changed during a webinar last week presented by the…