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How one retail veteran achieves customer satisfaction with self service in today’s omnichannel marketplace
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
As omnichannel shopping has expanded for nearly all product categories, how does a brand ensure the same level of customer satisfaction in self-service…
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Genesis Coin files lawsuit against AML Software, Bitcoin of America for alleged copyright infringement
February 12, 2024
Genesis Coin Inc. filed a lawsuit against AML Software Inc. and Bitcoin of America for allegedly copying software code for its user interface for ATMs. The…
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PepsiCo reports mixed Q4, FY 2023 results
February 9, 2024
PepsiCo Inc. reported mixed results for Q4 and FY 2023, with quarterly revenue revenue falling and full year revenue posting a gain, according to an earnings…
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Compass Group reports Q1 2024 growth, plans to exit China
February 9, 2024
Compass Group PLC, the U.K.-based caterer which owns Canteen Vending Services Inc. and Chartlwells Higher Education in the U.S., reported Q1 2024 organic…
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Flowers Foods boosts Q4 and FY 2023 sales, suffers earnings declines
February 9, 2024
Flowers Foods Inc., parent company of Mrs. Freshleys, Tastykake and other brands, lifted its Q4 and FY 2023 sales but suffered earnings declines compared to…
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New research questions soda tax effectiveness on obesity
February 9, 2024
While a number of health experts have claimed soda taxes help reduce obesity, researchers at Knowable Magazine have completed a study that questions this…
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Ball State University celebrates National Pizza Day with robotic pizza machine
February 9, 2024
To celebrate National Pizza Day, Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, is offering free pizza samples from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. from…
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Once opposed, NFL now welcomes sports betting with open arms
February 9, 2024
Sports betting, once viewed by the National Football League as its greatest threat, has turned into a jackpot, according to an article in The Wall Street…
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Cantaloupe boosts Q2 2024 results, affirms full year expectations
February 9, 2024
Cantaloupe Inc. lifted its Q2 2024 sales and earnings, driven by higher subscription and transaction fees, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:
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DK Technologies intros updated ‘FountainBob’ post-mix beverage dispenser controller
February 9, 2024
DK Technologies Inc., an engineering firm, has introduced its FB2000 dispensing machine controller to allow post-mix beverage dispensing for beverage machines…
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Tyson Foods lifts Q1 2024 sales, earnings fall
February 8, 2024
Tyson Foods Inc. lifted its Q1 2024 sales but suffered an earnings dip against the prior year period, according to an earnings report.
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Hershey reports mixed Q4 2023 results, misses analyst expectations
February 8, 2024
The Hershey Co. reported an income decline despite a slight sale gain for Q4 2023 compared to the prior year quarter, according to an earnings report.
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Aramark reports Q1 2024 earnings dip on revenue gain, surpasses expectations
February 7, 2024
Aramark Corp. lifted its Q1 2024 revenue over the prior year period, while earnings declined, according to a press release. Highlights include:
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Middleby acquires GBT GmbH Bakery Technology
February 7, 2024
Middleby Corp. has acquired GBT GmbH Bakery Technology, based in Lünen, Germany, according to a press release.
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Performance Food Group lifts Q2 2024 results, surpasses expectations
February 7, 2024
Performance Food Group Inc., which owns Vistar Corp., the nationwide vending product warehouse distributor, lifted its sales and earnings for Q2 2024 over the…
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Farmer Brothers names John Moore president/CEO
February 7, 2024
John Moore (Image: LinkedIn) Farmer Brothers, a roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and allied products, has named John Moore as…
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Shawn O’Grady to retire from General Mills North America Foodservice
February 7, 2024
Shawn O'Grady (Image: LinkedIn) Shawn O'Grady, group president, North America Foodservice at General Mills Inc., will retire from the company…
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When coffee isn’t ‘just coffee’: Building the business case for office beverages
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
More employees are working remotely, but for those still coming to the office, the coffee service program has taken on a new importance.
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OptConnect acquires M2M DataGlobal
February 7, 2024
OptConnect, a managed wireless services provider, has acquired Santiago, Chile-based M2M DataGlobal, an IoT provider, for an undisclosed sum, according to a…
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Wisconsin dispensary installs self-serve cannabis kiosks
February 7, 2024
Visitors to Ethereal Gold Dispensary in Waukesha, Wisconsin, can use an automated self-serve kiosk to buy cannabis and mushroom products that are legal in…
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