Will the pandemic bring back the Automat? Will it save fast food?

by Tim Sanford

Attempts to revive the once popular Automat have failed over the years, but the pandemic and technolgoy have advanced tremendously over the past decade. It…

Free-roaming VR raises a wealth of location based entertainment possibilities

by Kevin Williams

The argument for standalone (mobile) VR against full performance of high-end (PC) VR arena experiences continues. Meanwhile, the VR scene hopes to encroach on…

ATM operator council calls for more bank cooperation

November 23, 2020

The National ATM Council Inc. is embracing a proposal by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, an independent bureau within the U.S. Department of the…

Danone reorganization to cut 1,500-2,000 positions

November 23, 2020

Danone plans to reorganize under a "local first" plan that will enable value creating in a COVID world, according to a press release. The reorganization is…

Royal Vending named one of Oregon’s 100 fastest growing companies

November 23, 2020

Royal Vending, based in Tigard, Oregon, has been named to the Portland Business Journal's Oregon's 100 fastest growing companies list for the fourth…

Vistar teams with Emerald Brand on sustainable products

November 23, 2020

Vistar, a wholesale distributor to the convenience services industry, has teamed with Emerald Brand, a provider of sustainable products, to provide over 5…

Alkaline Water names IBA Foodservice as a broker

November 23, 2020

The Alkaline Water Co. Inc., a producer of bottled alkaline water, flavor-infused waters and CBD-infused products sold under the brand names Alkaline88, A8…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Gimbal

SILVER SPONSOR Gimbal translates location data into intent, conversion, and insights to help organizations transform their businesses, maximize marketing…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: CEMOSoft

SILVER SPONSOR CEMOSoft LLC offers "Customer Experience" AI platforms for businesses. CEM Series to engage customer, gather customer-insights and build big…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: MTI

SILVER SPONSOR MTI partners with enterprises to develop, build and support in-person experiences in retail, hospitality and healthcare. We are the only company…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Tacit

SILVER SPONSOR Tacit is a leading provider of a complete and customizable digital ordering solution for the hospitality industry. Our innovative multi-channel…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Alkaline88

SILVER SPONSOR The leader in Smooth Hydration, Alkaline88 is chemical-free alkaline water that's perfectly balanced at 8.8 pH. Enhanced with Himalayan Pink…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Entrust

GOLD SPONSOR Entrust keeps the world moving safely by enabling trusted identities, payments and data protection around the globe. Today more than ever, people…

Ferrero to build first US chocolate manufacturing plant, creating 50 jobs

November 20, 2020

Ferrero North America plans to build a chocolate manufacturing center in Bloomington, Illinois, its first chocolate production plant in North America and its…

Natural Choice offers Bluetooth enabled touchless water cooler

November 20, 2020

Natural Choice Corp., a manufacturer of drinking water appliances, has released a version of its ION appliance with Bluetooth, according to a press release.

NAMA applauds amendments to refrigerant standards for vending

November 19, 2020

Convenience service operators will be better able to meet refrigerant phaseouts for vending machines thanks to standard amendments adopted by the American…

Timezone opens in Springfield, Australia

November 19, 2020

The newest Timezone has opened in Springfield, Australia, a 1,200-square-meter entertainment destination at Orion Springfield Central, according to a press…

Cellular Networks Driving New Retail Business Models

Advances in technology are empowering businesses to provide products and services when, where, and how consumers expect them. Connected retail is driving new…

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USA Technologies to rebrand as Cantaloupe

November 18, 2020

USA Technologies Inc., a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the self-service retail market…

COVID-19’s impact on convenience services by the numbers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

An economic impact study, sponsored by the National Automatic Merchandising Association, puts some hard numbers to the challenges and successes in the…