DoorDash acquires salad-making robot

February 9, 2021

Chowbotics, the creator of the Fresh Food Robot, is now part of the DoorDash team, according to blogs posted on both companies' websites.

Leading in the New Normal

As we settle into our new normal, there is a new set of rules to follow. You can no longer open the door and expect things to be “business as usual.” Research…

What did the Automat teach us about technology’s role in our lives?

by Steve Stollman — owner, www.theAutomat.com

The iconic Automat offered an early example of how automation can improve our everyday lives. It also raised some of the questions that bedevil a more…

Amusement/ATM operators unearth treasure-trove of ways to survive pandemic

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Amusement and ATM operators have pivoted their businesses to survive the pandemic, including selling gaming machines to homeowners, operating ATMs in cannabis…

Crochet enthusiast installs yarn vending machine

February 8, 2021

Crochet enthusiast Emani Outterbridge recently installed a yarn glassfront vending machine near Temple University, at 16th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue in…

Pennsylvania amusement park to reopen this summer

February 8, 2021

Delgrosso's Amusement Park in Tipton, Pennsylvania will reopen on Memorial Day weekend for the 74th season after being closed last summer due to the pandemic…

Japanese coffee shop installs coffee bean vending machine

February 8, 2021

A coffee shop in Fukushima, Japan has installed a vending machine to sell coffee beans to help recover lost sales caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according…

Luckin Coffee files for bankruptcy protection

February 8, 2021

Luckin Coffee Inc., a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China, has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York, less than a…

Mondelez to close biscuit plants in New Jersey, Georgia

February 5, 2021

Mondelēz International will close its Fair Lawn, New Jersey and Atlanta, Georgia biscuit bakeries later this year, the company announced in a statement, posted…

Researcher finds way to hack older Nespresso vending machines

February 5, 2021

A security researcher was able to hack older Nespresso coffee machine smart cards to get free servings, according to a report in The Daily Swig, a…

Who wouldn't want a night at 7-Eleven playing video games?

February 5, 2021

Those who love to game, especially on the latest PlayStation 5 console, now have a unique gaming experience opportunity thanks to convenience store giant…

COVID-19 clips USA Technologies' Q2 2021 revenue, earnings

February 5, 2021

USA Technologies Inc.'s revenue decreased 13.1% from $44.05 million in the second quarter of 2020 to $38.3 million in the second quarter ended Dec. 31, 2021…

Quench acquires Trusource H20 Canada

February 5, 2021

Quench, a provider of filtered water solutions for businesses and dealer partners across the U.S. and Canada, has acquired Trusource H2O Canada, a provider of…

COVID-19 hammers Farmer Brothers' Q2 2021 sales, earnings

February 5, 2021

Farmer Bros. Co.'s net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 were $104.6 million, reflecting a decrease of $47.9 million, or 31.4%, from the $152.…

Compass Group revenue decline continues for Q1 2021

February 4, 2021

Compass Group Plc., which owns Compass Group USA and Canteen Vending Services in the U.S., reported that Q1 2021 organic revenue was down by 33.7%, which was…

Hershey Q4 2020 sales and earnings rise, surpassing market expectations

February 4, 2021

The Hershey Co.'s net sales rose 5.7% from $2.068 billion in last year's fourth quarter to $2.18 billion for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2020, according to an…

Vending machines carry OTC medicine at public universities

February 4, 2021

Vending machines at the University of North Carolina will join other public universities in offering over-the-counter medication in vending machines around…

Bitcoin Depot adds 50 ISOs, independent ATM operators

February 4, 2021

Bitcoin Depot, a bitcoin ATM operator, has added 50 independent sales organizations and independent ATM deployers to its partner channel, which now includes…

Amusement Entertainment Management announces bowling venue in Pennsylvania

February 4, 2021

Amusement Entertainment Management has opened its newest client facility, 814 Lanes and Games, located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, according to a press…

MetroClick/faytech launches interactive smart cooler with digital media

February 4, 2021

MetroClick/faytech has introduced interactive smart coolers featuring a standard refrigerated case with a transparent LCD on the door that is attached to a…