Louisiana entrepreneur launches cosmetics vending machine

November 17, 2021

After selling lashes out of her car and participating in pop up shops for two years, Houma, Louisiana entrepreneur Tierrany Bonvillian has created a cosmetics…

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Aramark improves sales, earnings for Q4 2021, nearing pre-COVID levels

November 16, 2021

Aramark Corp. improved its revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter of 2021, with organic revenue reaching 87% of pre-COVID levels, according to an earnings…

Amazon Fresh to offer ‘Just Walk Out’ store in California

November 16, 2021

This Thursday, Amazon will introduce its "Just Walk Out" technology at the Amazon Fresh store at 11340 South St. in Cerritos, California, allowing shoppers to…

Let’s Pizza introduces pizza cooking vending machine

November 16, 2021

Let's Pizza, based in Bolzano, Italy, offers a machine that makes pizza from scratch in three minutes, according to a press release. The system uses patented…

Tyson improves sales, earnings for Q4 2021

November 16, 2021

Tyson Foods Inc. improved sales and earnings for the quarter ending Oct. 2, 2021 compared to the prior year.

J&J Snack Foods boosts Q4, FY 2021 sales, earnings

November 16, 2021

J&J Snack Foods Corp improved sales and earnings in Q4 and FY 2021, according to an earnings release.

COVID hammers Europe’s vending, coffee service sales 31%

November 15, 2021

Europe's vending and coffee service industries suffered a 31% revenue loss from 2019 to €12.3 billion ($14.01 billion) in 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdowns…

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Farmer Bothers improves Q1 2022 revenues, earnings

November 15, 2021

Farmer Brothers, a U.S.-based coffee foodservices company, reported improved sales and earnings for Q1 2022 driven by eased COVID restrictions, according to an…

SOS raises $3.4M for personal care/digital content machine

November 15, 2021

SOS, a provider of interactive vending machines delivering personal care products and digital content in public spaces, has raised $3.4 million in funding…

Embed introduces kiosk with removable screen

November 15, 2021

Embed, a provider of cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, has introduced its "Kiosk+…

Talking With: Caroline Jeannau, Worldline GSV, on vending’s changing role in a post-pandemic world

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The pandemic has changed consumer habits in such a way that vending has taken on a new role for retailers looking to offer products safely and more…

‘Artainment’ rises worldwide on evolving immersive display technology

by Kevin Williams

Immersive display environments can place the guest into the heart of an entertainment or game experience,.

Light of the World Giving Machine returns to 10 US cities for holiday season

November 15, 2021

The Light the World Giving Machine will be available in 10 locations across the U.S., allowing people to make donations to non-profits by purchasing items such…

Performance Food Group to build $80 M distribution center in Virginia

November 12, 2021

Performance Food Group Co., parent company of Vistar, the only nationwide vending product warehouse distributor, will invest $80.2 million to establish a…

PepsiCo names Jane Wakely, Ram Krishnan to new executive roles

November 12, 2021

PepsiCo Inc. announced two senior leadership appointments: Jane Wakely will join the company as executive vice president, chief consumer and marketing officer…

General Mills considers selling Progresso, Helper

November 12, 2021

General Mills Inc. is exploring the sale of Progresso and Helper for $3 billion, according to a Bloomberg News report.

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Apple Industries customizes photo booth for outdoors

November 12, 2021

Apple Industries, manufacturer of Face Place photo booths, has customized its photo booth for outdoor spaces and locations, providing an in-demand experience…