Virtuix releases ‘Paranormal’ for Omni Arena

August 12, 2021

Virtuix, creator of the Omni Arena virtual reality e-sports attraction, has released its sixth game, "Paranormal," for Omni Arena.

Parlevel, Shekel Brainweigh, Imbera release hubz smart cooler to North America

August 12, 2021

Hubz, a product line specializing in smart, unattended retail points of sale, has announced the North American general availability of its hubz smart cooler…

Embed celebrates 20 years of innovation, extends free mobile wallet as gift to industry

August 12, 2021

Embed, a provider of cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, has announced celebrations in…

Konop Companies celebrates 75th anniversary

August 11, 2021

Konop Companies, a convenience services firm in northeast Wisconsin, recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, according to a wbay.com report.

Micron Smart Vending offers ‘smart fridge’ machines

August 11, 2021

Micron Smart Vending, based in Guangzhou, China, has introduced smart fridge vending machines equipped with a cloud-based intelligent vending system that allow…

Age verification taps blockchain to protect privacy for self-service customers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology savvy employees at a gaming and hospitality technology hub are making age verified transactions from a newly installed vending machine.

Coca-Cola Consolidated boosts Q2 2021 sales, earnings

August 11, 2021

Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. reported net sales rose 17% from $1.23 billion million in Q2, 2020 to $1.43 billion for the quarter ending July 2, 2021, driven by…

Apple Industries promotes Scott Avery to president

August 11, 2021

Scott Avery Apple Industries Inc. has promoted Scott Avery from COO to president, according to a press release.

Sysco posts strong Q4 2021 sales and earnings rebound

August 10, 2021

Sysco Corp. posted sales and earnings gains for the fourth quarter ending July 3, 2021 as the industry rebounds from the 2020 setback, according to a press…

E-commerce ramen retailer expands into vending in Japan

August 10, 2021

Ramen Stock, an online ramen retailer, has placed three Ramen Stock 24 vending machines around Tokyo, according to a timeout.com report.

Aramark rebounds from COVID with strong Q3 2021 results

August 10, 2021

Aramark Corp. posted strong revenue and earnings growth in the third quarter as business activity recovered from the COVID-19 setback in 2020, according to an…

PizzaForno expands automated-pizza footprint in North America

August 10, 2021

PizzaForno, an automated pizza oven restaurant, has expanded its footprint in North America with five units in Michigan and seven locations in Canada. The…

Tea vending operation expands in India

August 10, 2021

Cherise India Pvt. Ltd., a Pune, India-based tea manufacturer and distributor that recently expanded into vending, has deployed contactless vending machines in…

JetBlue book vending machine initiative goes virtual

August 10, 2021

This summer JetBlue is taking its free book vending machine initiative, Soar with Reading, online due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to…

US Foods reports improved sales, earnings for Q2 2021

August 10, 2021

US Foods Holding Corp. reported strong sales and earnings for the second quarter of 2021 ending July 3 as markets lifted in-person dining restrictions on…

Tyson Foods improves Q3 2021 sales, earnings

August 9, 2021

Tyson Foods Inc. reported improved sales and earnings for the three months ending July 3, 2021 compared to Q3, 2020, according to a press release.

Cargill, Continental Grain to acquire Sanderson Farms, create poultry powerhouse

August 9, 2021

Cargill and Continental Grain Co. are forming a joint venture to acquire Sanderson Farms Inc. for $203 per share in cash, representing a total equity value for…

Mobile marketing strategies for success

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Social marketing is critically important for foodservice businesses today, but there's more to do than just having a Facebook presence. A multi-faceted mobile…

VR rides a host of post-pandemic sports and entertainment trends

Virtual reality's awakening from its pandemic hibernation continues at an explosive pace, driven on several different fronts.

Aaeon Electronics to offer smart vending upgrade kit

August 9, 2021

Aaeon Electronics Inc. will introduce its smart vending upgrade kit, including patent pending technology for retrofitting all brands and models of machines…