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Los Angeles mall vending machine offers free pet treats
November 29, 2022
Pet owners visiting the Westfield Century City Mall in Los Angeles between now and Dec. 24 can grab dog or cat treats for free by answering a few questions at…
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Cornell campus organization seeks Plan B vending machines
November 29, 2022
A campus organization is advocating a vending machine to offer contraception pills at Cornell University, according to a report in The Cornell Daily Sun.
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Bring Back TaB movement continues
November 29, 2022
The movement to restore TaB, Coca-Cola Co.'s once-leading diet drink, continues, following the company's 2020 decision to discontinue the product, according to…
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Harbor Wholesale acquires MTC Distributing
November 29, 2022
Harbor Wholesale, a wholesale foodservice distributor based in Lacey, Washington, has acquired Modesto, California-based MTC Distributing Co. for an…
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Industry loses Alberto Zamperla
November 28, 2022
Alberto Zamperla, president of The Zamperla Group, has passed away, according to a Brooklynreporter.com report. He was 71.
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Don’t miss: Digital transformation and choosing the right technology
November 28, 2022
A host of new technologies — artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning and other technologies — offer convenience services operators new tools…
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Lavazza to acquire MaxiCoffee
November 28, 2022
Lavazza has agreed to acquire France-based MaxiCoffee for an undisclosed sum to strengthen its position in France and in e-commerce, according to Reuters.
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US Foods names Dave Flitman CEO
November 28, 2022
Dave Flitman US Foods Holding Corp. has named Dave Flitman chief executive officer, effective Jan. 5, 2023, according to a press release.
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Is your family entertainment center ready for smart consumer devices?
by Sara Paz
To future-proof your business, your family entertainment center should have integrations to the smart consumer devices of today and room for the rising tech of…
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How one cannabis kiosk helps dispensaries, retailers comply with California regs
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
NatuEra's CBD Smart Kiosks are designed to mitigate the regulatory risk and liability of dispensaries and retailers carrying hemp-derived products by providing…
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Cryptocurrency Yes World accepted at Dubai vending machines, bank terminals
November 28, 2022
Yes World, a recently-launched cryptocurrency, is now accepted at vending machines in Dubai, including the Al Habtoor Business Tower, Platinum Tower and…
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BetMGM expands sports betting in Maryland
November 28, 2022
BetMGM, a sports betting and iGaming operator, launched its mobile app in Maryland, giving customers access to a variety of online betting options and benefits…
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Bellwether Coffee introduces small batch electric roasting
November 23, 2022
Bellwether Coffee, a Berkeley, California-based provider of an all-electric, ventless coffee roasting system, has launched two software enabled solutions…
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Michigan mall offers baby supply vending machine
November 23, 2022
Parents in need of baby supplies will appreciate a Baby Vend machine at the Rivertown Mall in Grandville, Michigan, according to a wzzm13.com report. The…
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JM Smucker lifts Q2 2023 sales, upgrades 2023 expectations
November 22, 2022
The J.M. Smucker Co., which owns Folgers, Dunkin' and other consumer brands, lifted its Q2 2023 sales and upgraded its 2023 forecasts, according to an earnings…
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Dobot introduces robots for retail tasks
November 22, 2022
Dobot, a robot manufacturer, has introduced collaborative robots for retail customers to handle tasks such as making coffee, cocktails, ice cream, noodles…
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NCR expands partnership with Santander for ATMs
November 22, 2022
NCR Corp. has expanded its partnership with Santander UK to provide its ATM as a service to run Santander's network of more than 1,700 ATMs in the U.K. NCR…
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Asda, EG c-stores expand coffee kiosks
November 22, 2022
The Issa brothers, owners of Asda supermarkets and EG convenience stores in the U.K., will install more than 200 Leon coffee kiosks in their stores, according…
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Retail Wayfinding Kiosks on the Move: How To Cash In
November 21, 2022
Outdoor and indoor wayfinding kiosks can provide up-to-date information 24 hours a day to both residents and visitors to retail environments. As such, they…
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Compass Group lifts 2022 sales and profits, surpasses 2019 levels
November 21, 2022
Compass Group, which owns Compass North America and Canteen Vending Services Inc. in the U.S., boosted its 2022 revenue and profit over the prior year…
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