Heinz Kraft Names David Knopf 29 Chief Financial Officer

by Emily Jed

September 12, 2017

CHICAGO -- Kraft Heinz has named David Knopf, 29, chief financial officer, making him the youngest to lead one of the United States' largest companies. He…

VendSys Is Pleased With Gimme Trial Verdict As Federal Court Rejects Infringement And Unfair Competition Claims

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

September 12, 2017

QUINCY, MA -- Synectic Software Solutions Inc., maker of VendSys , a vending management system, said it was pleased with the Massachusetts federal court's…

CVSs Vending Machines Use The Swyft Store To Deliver Necessities In A Pinch

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

WOONSOCKET, RI -- CVS Pharmacy is piloting vending machines stocked with on-the-go necessities typically sold at its stores. The drugstore chain will unveil…

Gilly Vending Says It Stands Ready And Connected Amid Hurricane Irmas Impact

by Emily Jed

MIAMI -- As Florida braced to take a devastating direct hit from Hurricane Irma, Miami's Gilly Vending Inc. issued a statement on Sept. 8, assuring its…

Government Relations Is A Full-Time Job

by Tim Sanford

The 2017 National Automatic Merchandising Association Fly-In demonstrated that the vending industry has lost none of its traditional skill and enthusiasm in…

Grasshopper Kiosks Releases New Technology To Modernize Cannabis Sales And Distribution

by Emily Jed

OAKLAND, CA -- New from Grasshopper Kiosks are ADA-compliant vending machines designed to provide secure storage and dispensing for cannabis products.

We Are In This Together

by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association

We may say whatever we like, but it's our actions that tell others who we are. This is especially evident during a crisis. In the past few weeks, we've been…

VendSys Very Pleased with Gimme Trial Verdict Federal Court Rejects Gimmes Infringement Misappropriation Unfair Competition and Breach of Contract Claims

PRESS RELEASE QUINCY, MA--Sept. 12, 2017-- Synectic Software Solutions, Inc., maker of VendSys Vending Management System, reports that it is very pleased with…

Gimme Vending Obtains Permanent Injunction Against Vendsys Developer Synectic Software Solutions

by Emily Jed

September 9, 2017

Gimme Vending LLC said a court has granted its request for a permanent injunction prohibiting Synectic Software Solutions Inc. from manufacturing, using…

Payment Alliance International Turns ATMs Into Self-Service Donation Centers For Harvey Relief

by Emily Jed

LOUISVILLE, KY -- Payment Alliance International has joined the Hurricane Harvey relief movement by enabling the Digital Donations charitable contribution…

The Rules Of The Road

by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association

In the light of all the current discussion about the responsibility of publishers for the content they present, this seems like a good time to explain the…

Utah AG Charges Two Operators For Allegedly Running Deceptive Coin Pushers And Kiosks As Gambling Devices

September 7, 2017

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah's Attorney General's office has filed gambling and money laundering charges against two operators of coin pushers and electronic kiosks.

AMI Entertainment Is Hosting Death From Above Giveaway On Jukeboxes

PRESS RELEASE Grand prize is an autographed turntable and a pair of concert tickets PHILADELPHIA, PA--September 8, 2017-- AMI Entertainment Network has…

Accent Food Services And Company Kitchen Partner To Help Harvey Victims At Micromarket Points Of Sale

by Emily Jed

PFLUGERVILLE, TX -- Accent Food Services and Company Kitchen are offering micromarket customers the option to donate to Hurricane Harvey victims by running…

NAMA Foundation Awards Four Scholarships For MSU Executive Course

by Tim Sanford

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced the winners of NAMA Foundation scholarships to the Executive Development Program at…

Swire Coca-Cola Acquires Coca-Cola Cos Tempe Production Center

by Emily Jed

DRAPER, UT -- Swire Coca-Cola USA said it has acquired Coca-Cola Co.'s production center in Tempe, AZ, as part of Coca-Cola's refranchising process . Swire's…

American Amusement Machine Association Gives 25000 To Red Crosss Harvey Relief Fund

by Emily Jed

September 6, 2017

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- The American Amusement Machine Association said it has given $25,000 to the American National Red Cross's Hurricane Harvey relief…

Gas Prices Spike In Harveys Wake East Coast Is Hardest Hit

September 6, 2017

Gas prices have predictably gone up in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The massive flooding and damage caused by the storm resulted in several Gulf Coast…

Vending Amusement And Gaming Machine Distributor AVS Cos Hires New Controller

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

September 6, 2017

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- AVS Cos. said it has hired Michelle Lopez, an experienced accountant, as the company's controller. She will be based at the equipment…

Houstons FreshBrew Group Donates 52000 Units Of Water And Packaged Snacks To Hurricane Harvey First Responders

by Emily Jed

HOUSTON -- As part of the Hurricane Harvey recovery effort, FreshBrew Group , a vending company and coffee roaster here, said it will donate more than 52,00…