Hostess Brands lifts Q3 2021 sales, maintains earnings

November 10, 2021

Hostess Brands Inc. improved its Q3, 2021 revenue and maintained its earnings compared to the prior year's third quarter, according to an earnings release.

PFG boosts Q1 2022 results, Vistar sales recover

November 10, 2021

Performance Food Group Inc., which owns Vistar, the only nationwide wholesale vending product distributor, improved sales and earnings for Q1, 2022, due to…

Carvana opens 29th car vending machine in Salt Lake City

November 10, 2021

Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, launched its newest car vending machine, located in Salt Lake City. according to a press…

Hershey to acquire Dot’s Pretzels, Pretzels Inc

November 10, 2021

The Hershey Co. has agreed to acquire Dot's Pretzels LLC, the owner of Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and Pretzels Inc., a co-manufacturer, according to a press…

Product shortages, price hikes hammer convenience services

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Just as they were recovering from COVID-19, supply chain issues have socked convenience services operators with product shortages, price hikes and customer…

Coca-Cola Consolidated improves Q3 2021 sales, earnings, despite supply chain issues

November 10, 2021

Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. improved its sales and earnings for the third quarter of 2021 despite supply chain and pandemic challenges, according to a press…

Andamiro introduces SpongeBob SquarePants Ticket Coaster

November 9, 2021

Andamiro USA has introduced SpongeBob SquarePants Ticket Coaster, according to a press release. Players start by dropping a ball into a helix launcher, or…

Amazon, Starbucks mulling cashierless store?

November 9, 2021

Amazon and Starbucks have reportedly discussed a co-branded, cashierless coffee shop, expanding on Amazon Go's "just walk out" technology, according to an…

Sysco raises Q1 2022 sales, earnings

November 9, 2021

Sysco Corp. delivered strong sales and earnings for the 2022 first quarter, taking the company close to pre-COVID levels, according to an earnings release.

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Neonode

Neonode provides advanced optical sensing solutions for contactless touch, touch, gesture control, and in-cabin monitoring. Building on experience acquired…

UK’s AVA changes name to Vending & Automated Retail Association

November 9, 2021

The AVA has launched a new name as it sets out its vision for the future, the Vending & Automated Retail Association, to better reflect the full range of…

Campbell taps Family Dollar’s Charles Nevin, promotes Mike Pierson

November 9, 2021

Charles Nevin Campbell Soup Co. has named Charles Nevin as chief customer officer, meals and beverages, effective Nov. 29, 2021, according to a press…

CTM Group acquires Theisen Vending’s family entertainment assets

November 9, 2021

CTM Group Inc., a provider of managed entertainment and souvenir solutions for tourist destinations, has acquired the family entertainment assets of Golden…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: MicroTouch

MicroTouch, global leader in the touch solutions market, is at the forefront of projected capacitive leadership for nearly 40 years. MicroTouch offers a broad…

Bitcoin Depot -- an easy, intuitive user experience

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Circle K recently deployed cryptocurrency ATMs that offer Ethereum and Litecoin in addition to bitcoin. Here's what a user experienced buying bitcoin from one…

Self-service upright VR kiosk innovation marches on

by Kevin Williams

The upright kiosk remains a popular genre for VR deployment, especially for venues that want to dip into the immersive waters but do not have the space or deep…

Tech24 acquires Commercial Kitchens

November 8, 2021

Tech24, a provider of repair and maintenance services for foodservice and commercial HVAC equipment, backed by HCI Equity Partners, has acquired Commercial…

US Foods improves Q3 2021 sales, earnings

November 8, 2021

US Foods Holding Corp. lifted both its sales and income for the 2021 third quarter ending Oct. 2, 2021, according to a press release.

NAMA lauds, criticizes infrastructure bill

November 8, 2021

The House passage Friday of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act won both praise and criticism from the National Automatic Merchandising Association.

Evoca Group to close Italian production facility

November 8, 2021

Evoca Group, an Italy based coffee machine manufacturer, announced plans to close the SaGa Coffee factory in Gaggio Montano, Italy by the end of 2022, and the…