How AI, real-time technology empower vending, quick-service stores

by Mark Perry — Global Business Manager, Cloudpick

As vending and retail transformation continue to gain momentum, operators must embrace these changes to ensure their competitive edge. This affects their…

Global immersive attraction barrels forward, finds new funding

by Kevin Williams

New media platforms are attracting significant investment, challenging the traditional amusement and attraction sector to stay relevant.

Basil Street taps Celestica for design, manufacturing for pizza kiosks

September 13, 2021

Basil Street, a manufacturer of automated brick oven pizza kitchen kiosks, has partnered with Celestica, a provider of design, manufacturing and supply chain…

Pinball museum to close, auction all games

September 10, 2021

The Museum of Pinball in Banning, California will close this month and auction off all of its pinball games on account of COVID-19, according to a report in…

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling taps Ed Bryant as vp/public affairs

September 10, 2021

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. LLC, which serves Kansas, Missouri and Illinois, has hired Ed Bryant as vice president of public affairs and communications…

Bottled water industry calls on Congress to support recycling education bill

September 10, 2021

The International Bottled Water Association has called on the House of Representatives to vote on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by Sept. 27. The…

TEEG opens entertainment center in Rockhampton, Australia

September 10, 2021

The Entertainment and Education Group, known as TEEG, will introduce its brands Timezone, Zone Bowling and Kingpin to Rockhampton, Australia in time for the…

California Assembly nixes bottle deposit bill

September 10, 2021

The California Assembly failed to act on a budget proposal put forth by the Senate to shore up Californian's bottle deposit system and offer consumers ways to…

GS Foods Group acquires C&C Produce

September 10, 2021

GS Foods Group Inc., a food distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital LLC and A&M Capital Partners, acquired C&C Produce, a distributor of…

Ferrero Group promotes Todd Siwak to North America president

September 9, 2021

Todd Siwak Ferrero Group, a global confectionery manufacturer, named Todd Siwak as president and chief business officer of Ferrero North America…

Apple Industries promotes Steven Pereira to finance director

September 9, 2021

Steven Pereira Apple Industries, a photo booth manufacturer, has promoted Steven Pereira from finance manager to director of finance, according to a…

How Does Dual SIM Work? Expand Network Options Improving Uptime

A wireless cellular router generates connectivity to the internet utilizing a modem embedded in the router through a SIM card that connects to an assigned…

Kraft Heinz promotes Abby Blunt to strategic advisor

September 9, 2021

Abby Blunt The Kraft Heinz Co. has promoted Abby Blunt from the global government affairs team to strategic advisor for environmental, social and…

Food automation maker Blendid raises $2M in 4 months

September 9, 2021

Blendid, a manufacturer of food automation and robotics products, reached its $2 million fundraising target via 1,475 individual investors during a four-month…

Florida butcher shop installs vending machine to serve customers 24/7

September 9, 2021

A Tampa, Florida butcher shop, the Boozy Pig, has installed an outdoor vending machine to offer meat 24/7, according to a WFLA report.

Feds expand Economic Injury Disaster Loan cap, usage options

September 9, 2021

The White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration have overhauled the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, increasing the loan cap and expanding…

Aramark introduces contactless ordering at NFL stadiums

September 8, 2021

Aramark Corp., a food and beverage partner of 10 NFL teams, is introducing state-of-the-art ordering methods to enhance the game day experience, including…

Quench acquires H2Office Technologies LLC

September 8, 2021

Quench, a provider of filtered water solutions for businesses and dealer partners across the U.S. and Canada, has acquired H2Office Technologies LLC, a…

Self-Service Innovation Summit to honor Allan Z Gilbert's industry service

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Self-Service Innovation Summit will honor the late Allen Z. Gilbert for his contributions to the convenience services industry with its Lifetime…

Investment firm acquires Minus Forty, QBD to form refrigeration powerhouse

September 8, 2021

Ronin Equity Partners, an investment firm, has acquired Minus Forty and QBD, Toronto area based manufacturers of commercial refrigeration equipment, for…