Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires Carpet Capital Vending

February 27, 2024

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Carpet Capital Vending allowing for expansion in the North Georgia region.

Self-Service Kiosks: Business Benefits and Uses

Self service kiosks are becoming vital parts of many businesses. But what is a self service kiosk and why is it so important to think about?

The gold revolution comes to ATMs

by Cheryl Conner — Blogger/Columnist, Content University

Gold has long remained a stable asset and today that asset is coming to ATMs.

Luckin Coffee surpasses Starbucks in China, posts strong Q4, FY 2023 results

February 23, 2024

Luckin Coffee Inc., a China-based coffee vending pioneer in addition to a nationwide retail coffee house chain, posted significant revenue growth in 2023…

Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade opens Minnesota location

February 23, 2024

Betson Enterprises, a Carlstadt, New Jersey-based distributor of arcade and amusement equipment, parts and service, recently completed a 20-piece game room…

Private equity firm acquires Arctic Industries, Store It Cold

February 23, 2024

Kinzie Capital Partners LP, a private equity firm based in Chicago, has acquired Arctic Industries and Store It Cold, portfolio companies of Stoic Holdings…

Nestle lifts 2023 earnings despite sale dip

February 22, 2024

Nestle S.A. lifted its 2023 earnings against a slight sales decline, impacted by soft consumer demand, capacity constraints and a temporary supply disruption…

Keurig Dr Pepper boosts Q4, FY 2023 sales, earnings

February 22, 2024

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. boosted its Q4 and FY 2023 sales and earnings against the prior year periods, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

Primo Water boosts Q3, FY 2023 revenue, earnings mixed

February 22, 2024

Primo Water Corp., a provider of sustainable drinking water solutions in North America and Europe, lifted its Q4 and FY 2023 revenue over the prior year…

Miami soccer stadium intros Zippin outdoor checkout-free solution

February 22, 2024

Chase Stadium, the home of the Miami CF soccer team, has introduced an outdoor, checkout-free store provided by Zippin, according to the Zippin website.

Industry loses sports betting kiosk inventor John English

February 22, 2024

John English (Image: LinkedIn) John English, an inventor of sports betting kiosks, passed away on Saturday in Las Vegas, his home town…

Coffee machine camera irks Amazon warehouse employees

February 22, 2024

Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Maple Grove, Minnesota, have complained about a camera in a coffee machine operated by Canteen. The employees felt the camera…

Betson Completes FunZone Arcade Installation for Pizza Ranch Detroit Lakes

Betson Enterprises, the industry’s leading distributor of location-based amusement products, proudly announces the completion of a 20-piece game room…

Code Factory teams with Creoir on Voice Topping solution for self service

February 21, 2024

Code Factory, a provider of speech software and assistive technology, has teamed with Creoir, a provider of voice enabled and IoT products, to introduce…

JDE Peet’s 2023 earnings slide despite higher revenue; Russia sanctions raise questions

February 21, 2024

JDE Peet's, which is owned by JAB Holdings and owns Peet's Coffee, Douwe Egberts, Jacobs and other brands, reported declining profits against a slight revenue…

Baby supply vending venture debuts in Massachusetts

February 21, 2024

Shoppers at Dartmouth Mall in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, who find themselves in need of baby supplies will be able to purchase them from the Mama-mergency…

Vending upgrade pushes Zero Gravity to higher sales

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As a result of the changes made since Ed Golebiowski acquired the Zero Gravity Trampoline Park in 2022, the arcade, food and beverage revenue quadrupled from…

Campbell Soup taps PepsiCo’s Anthony Kyles for meals/ beverages

February 21, 2024

Anthony Kyles (Photo: Campbell Soup Co.) Campbell Soup Co. has named Anthony Kyles as chief customer officer, meals and beverages, effective March…

Longtime Kiosk Marketplace, Vending Times editor to retire

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Elliot Maras, the editor of Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, will retire Feb. 26. He plans to work on creative writing and travel in his retirement.

What's the future hold for IADs?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Independent ATM operators have taken hits on multiple fronts the past years. With falling cash withdrawals, customer resistance to fees and acquisitions, there…