News & Media

World bowling cup postponed to October 2021

August 19, 2020

World Bowling, the international governing body for tenpin, ninepin and Para Bowling, and QubicaAMF Worldwide (QubicaAMF), the largest bowling products company…

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Royal Vending named to Inc 5000 for third straight year

August 18, 2020

Royal Vending in Tigard, Oregon, was recognized on the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing private firms in America for the third year in a row. Much of…

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Compass Group appoints Ian Meakins as new chairman

August 18, 2020

18-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

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Nestlé Health Science to acquire IM HealthScience

August 18, 2020

Nestlé Health Science has agreed to acquire the business of IM HealthScience with its brands of IBgard, FDgard, Fiber Choice and REMfresh for an undisclosed…

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Royal Cup Coffee promotes Leonard to senior VP of HR

August 18, 2020

Heather Leonard Royal Cup Coffee & Tea, a Birmingham, Alabama-based importer, roaster and distributor of coffees and teas, has promoted Heather…

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Washington State vending operation keeps busy despite coronavirus

August 18, 2020

Allied Vending in Spokane Valley, Washington, has managed to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, even though some of its largest accounts has closed…

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London hotel installs alcohol dispensing vending machine

August 18, 2020

Malmaison, a U.K. hotel chain, will install a vending machine in London that will dispense alcohol, according to a boutiquehotelier.com report. The machine…

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International Game Technology to supply New York Lottery 400 more machines

August 18, 2020

International Game Technology PLC has signed a two-year contract extension with the New York Lottery, extending its current contract to Aug. 6, 2022. As part…

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Embed to host three-part webinar, will address hygiene solutions

August 17, 2020

Embed, a provider cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, will host a three-part webinar…

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How convenience services operators recover lost sales

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of vending operators agreed on the need to explore growth opportunities in the face of the COVID-19 setback, limited as they are. These include…

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How to cut FEC costs without reducing staff

by Sara Paz

Before taking drastic measures to cut costs, a family entertainment center should explore every avenue that enables it to retain talent. A veteran offers some…

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Five Star Food Service taps industry veteran Michael Chapman as VP of dining services

August 17, 2020

Michael Chapman Five Star Food Service Inc. has named industry veteran Michael Chapman as vice president of dining services following the retirement…

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USA Technologies secures $5 million credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank

August 17, 2020

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

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Delivery service Daily Harvest uses vending to launch ice cream

August 17, 2020

Daily Harvest, a New York City based meal delivery service, is installing outdoor vending machines to introduce its Scoops vegan ice cream, according to a…

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Farmer’s Fridge expands into delivering chef inspired meals during COVID-19

August 17, 2020

Farmer's Fridge, which operates dedicated fresh food vending machines, has expanded into food delivery during the COVID-19 crisis and has invited chefs to…

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Circle K teams with Standard Cognition on automated Arizona store

August 14, 2020

Convenience brand Circle K is deploying technology from Standard Cognition, a provider of autonomous checkout technology, to offer customers a touchless…

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