#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Vendors Exchange International

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio since 1959, Vendors Exchange International (VE) is a market leader in high-quality, value-based solutions for the convenience…

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.

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: TechLink Services

TechLink Services provides scalable rollouts of technology throughout the United States and Canada. Since 2008, TechLink has assisted companies with their…

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…

Flowers Foods reports Q3 2021 sales gain, earnings dip

November 12, 2021

Flowers Foods Inc., which owns the Mrs. Freshleys brand sold in vending, reported lower earnings on higher sales for the third quarter ending Oct. 9, 2021…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Press’nXPress

Press'nXPress is an all-in-one customers and employees feedback solution that generates insights to deliver a better experience. Our solution continuously…

Utz Brands lifts Q3 2021 sales, earnings

November 11, 2021

Utz Brands Inc. improved both its sales and earnings for the 13-week period ending Oct. 3, 2021 compared to Q3 2020, according to an earnings report.

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop signs 2 multi-unit franchise deals

November 11, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a restaurant based on the historic Automat concept utilizing self-service lockers, has signed two multi-unit franchise deals to expand…

Dean Natural Vending debuts local entrepreneur’s tropical beverage

November 11, 2021

Dean Natural Vending, based in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, has become the first vending company to offer Tropical Flamingo, a low-sugar, low-calorie tropical…

Europe’s Selecta Group improves Q3 2021 sales

November 10, 2021

Selecta Group, a Switzerland-based convenience services company providing route based services throughout Europe, improved sales for Q3, 2021 despite…

How McDonald’s is leading the way helping low vision customers: Don’t miss SSIS!

November 10, 2021

McDonald's has played a pioneering role popularizing self-service kiosks and this past year the fast food giant is upping its game by introducing technology to…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: NZ Technologies Inc.

NZ Technologies Inc. (NZTech) is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of touchless human-machine interfaces – with applications in medical and…