News & Media

Patterson Co Acquires Suchart Vend Brokerage

August 31, 2015

TAGS: vending, vending machine products, office coffee service, vend broker, Patterson Co. Inc., Suchart Vend Brokerage, Suchart acquisition, Keith…

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Moneris Completes EMV Certification Of Verifones Unattended Payment Solutions

by Emily Jed

August 30, 2015

TAGS: vending machine payments, cashless vending, debit-card processor, Moneris Solutions Corp., Verifone EMV certification, unattended payment devices…

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NY Lawmaker Wants To Ban Large-Size Soda Sales To Minors

by Emily Jed

August 30, 2015

TAGS: Staten Island assemblyman, Matthew Titone, soda ban, 16-fl.oz. sugary drinks, vending machines, Titone's sugary drink measure, New York soda ban …

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By The People For The People

by Tim Sanford

TAGS: Vending Times editorial, vending industry, vending editorial, retail automation, vending operator, vending industry history, coin machine, micro…

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Better Together Vending And Leisure

by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association

TAGS: Vending Times, Vending Times editorial, vending industry, coin-op, vending machine, coin machine business, office coffee service, vending machine…

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Ready Or Not Here Comes A Higher Minimum Wage

TAGS: bulk vending, coin machine, coin-op machine, coin-op industry, vending machine, bulk vendor, coin-op business, small business, vending, vending…

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Advantage Vending Uses VMS To Set The Stage For Growth Parlevel Case Study

August 27, 2015

TAGS: vending machine, vending technology, vending operator, Parlevel Systems, Advantage Vending and Coffee Services, Mike Kever, vending management…

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As Economy Improves Traffic Congestion Increases To Surpass Pre-Recession Levels

August 27, 2015

TAGS: Inrix, Traffic Congestion, fleet news, vending route, coin machine operator

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Connecticuts Vending Association To Host Oct 8 Golf Outing And Dinner

by Emily Jed

August 27, 2015

TAGS: vending, Connecticut Vending Association, CVA golf outing, Copper Hill Golf Club EAST GRANBY, CT -- The Connecticut Vending Association will host…

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FTC Charges Vemma Is Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Temporarily Shuts Down Energy Drink Maker

by Emily Jed

August 27, 2015

TAGS: energy drinks, Federal Trade Commission, Vemma Nutrition Co., Vemma shutdow, Vemma lawsuit, Vemma pyramid scheme, Jessica Rich The Federal Trade…

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Participation In Big Bucks Championship Qualifiers Shatters Records

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

August 27, 2015

TAGS: coin-op video game, Big Buck Hunter, Big Buck 2015 World Championship, Big Buck 2015 qualifying tournaments, Play Mechanix, shooting videogame …

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Social Media Bolster Big Buck Promotions Game Wardens Patrol The Streets

August 27, 2015

TAGS: Big Buck Hunter social media, Big Buck Hunter World Championship, Play Mechanix, Big Buck Game Warden Program, bar game, hunting game, Big Buck…

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Tech 2 Success Brings Managed Wireless Service To Micromarket Operators

by Emily Jed

August 27, 2015

TAGS: micro market, vending operators, 2 Success LLC, OptConnect, managed wireless service, high-tech vending, John Hickey, retail automation NEW YORK…

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General Mills Removes Artificial Flavors And Colors From Fruit Snacks

by Emily Jed

TAGS: General Mills, fruit snacks, Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, Scooby-Doo fruit snacks, Mott's fruit snacks, Fiber One fruit snacks…

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JJ Watt Beats Up Vending Machines In Gatorade Ad Series

TAGS: J.J. Watt, vending, Gatorade, Gatorade vending machine, Gatorade TV ads, Justin James "J.J." Watt, Houston Texans, "Gatorade Sweat It to Get It…

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Thief Scoops ATM Police Scoop Thief

TAGS: ATM theft, Tommy Burks, ATM operator, vending ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- Police here arrested a man for using a piece of heavy construction machinery to…

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