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Vending machine in UK mall allows patrons to exchange books
April 6, 2023
A vending machine in Manchester, U.K. allows users to exchange books for free, according to a bbc.com report. The glassfront machine in the Manchester Corn…
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Invenda Group names Mark Crandell US managing director
April 5, 2023
Mark Crandell Invenda Group AG, a Switzerland-based provider of hardware and software solutions for kiosks, vending machines and digital signage…
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Conagra Brands lifts Q3 2023 results supported by pricing action
April 5, 2023
Conagra Brands Inc. lifted its Q3 2023 sales and earnings over the prior year period, boosted largely by pricing action, according to an earnings report.
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Harm reduction supply vending machines come to Washington DC
April 5, 2023
Residents and visitors to Washington, D.C. will have access to harm reduction products thanks to vending machines provided by DC Health, the department of…
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ATM security: Best practices for independent operators
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Veteran ATM operators outlined safety and security measures, including having sufficient insurance, protecting physical assets, reconciling cash, meeting new…
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In Memoriam: Thank you for your service, Tim Sanford
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Tim Sanford, who recently passed away, was not only an industry journalist but a true industry historian.
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LAI Games relocates to larger warehouse, office space
April 5, 2023
LAI Games, a manufacturer of arcade and amusement games, will relocate to a larger warehouse and office space in The Colony, Texas, according to a press…
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Louisiana bakery to introduce cookie vending machine
April 5, 2023
Champagne's Breaux Bridge Bakery, a longtime bakery in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, will expand its retail presence for its cream-filled sandwich cookies with a…
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Crane NXT, Crane Co launch as separate public companies
April 4, 2023
Crane Co., a manufacturer of engineered industrial products, and Crane NXT Co., a provider of industrial technology, have finalized their respective…
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Innovative Technology names customer support engineer
April 4, 2023
Innovative Technology Ltd., a provider of cash handling equipment and artificial intelligence-powered biometric solutions, has named Thanawan Lokniyom as…
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Amusement association inducts LAI Group’s Steinberg into US Hall of Fame
April 4, 2023
Malcolm Steinberg The American Amusement Machine Association has inducted Malcolm Steinberg, chairman of the LAI Group, into its U.S. Industry Hall…
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Aramark Sports+ Entertainment to feature self-checkout technology at MLB stadiums
April 4, 2023
Aramark Sports + Entertainment, a hospitality provider at nine Major League Baseball stadiums, will welcome fans back to ballparks with state-of-the-art…
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Egg vending machine gains following in Taipei
April 4, 2023
An egg vending machine in Tainan, Taipei has gained a following after a slow start, according to a Taipei Times report.
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Primo Water faces proxy fight
April 3, 2023
Legion Partners Asset Management LLC, a Primo Water Corp. shareholder that claims to own 1.5% of the company's outstanding shares, has encouraged shareholders…
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Mars to acquire veterinary diagnostic company for $1.3B
April 3, 2023
Mars Inc. has agreed to acquire Heska, a provider of veterinary diagnostic and specialty products, for $120 per share, according to a press release.
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Analyst expects Monster Beverage bid for Bang energy drink
April 3, 2023
An analyst at Stiffel, a wealth management and investment banking firm, signaled that Bang energy drink, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in…
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Sports betting kiosks draw opposition in Connecticut
April 3, 2023
An application for 12 sports betting kiosks has been tabled by Westbrook, Connecticut officials after opposition from residents was voiced at a public hearing…
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Smoothie kiosk wins offer on ABC’s Shark Tank
April 3, 2023
Unattended Solutions Inc., doing business as Bleni Blends, a Philadelphia-based frozen beverage kiosk provider, secured an investment offer on ABC's Shark Tank…
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Amusement Expo trade show sizzles
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Amusement Expo International trade show packed attendees into the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center as exhibitors presented a wealth of…
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GetGo c-store chain to deploy bitcoin ATMs
April 3, 2023
Get Go Café + Market, a convenience store chain with more than 270 locations throughout western Pennsylvania, Ohio, northern West Virginia, Maryland and…
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