NYC Plagued By ATM Thieves 73 Heists And Counting

TAGS: ATM theft, smash and grab robbery, crash and grab ATM robbery, New York City ATM thefts, ATM crime NEW YORK CITY -- A gang of brazen thieves has…

16 Things You Didnt Know About Vending Machines In Japan And Around The World

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: Coca-Cola, vending machine, Coke, vending machine facts, vending machines in Japan Coca-Cola uncovered 16 little-known facts about vending…

Atari Legend Steve Bristow Dies At 65

February 24, 2015

TAGS: Steve Bristow, video game designer, Steve Bristow obituary, arcade video game, coin-op video game, Atari, Atari's first employees, Marty Goldberg…

AVT Inks Agreement With Fujifilm Technical Services

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: vending, vending machine, AVT Inc., Fujifilm Technical Services, Fujifilm factory-authorized vending machine CORONA, CA -- AVT Inc. said it has…

Biz-Op Wins Contract For Minnesotas Largest School District

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: Fresh Healthy Vending International Inc., healthy vending, Steve and Misty Paparella, Tasty and Healthy Vending, Anoka-Hennepin School District…

Connecticut Legislator Proposes Candy And Soda Tax

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: Connecticut State Rep. Juan Candelaria, Connecticut tax on candy and sugary soda, Bill No. 5461, obesity policy, vending machine snacks, Connecticut…

Vodafone MachineLink 3G Plus Broadens Connectivity Options

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: vending machine network, NetComm Wireless Ltd, Vodafone, MachineLink 3G Plus, M2M terminals SYDNEY, Australia -- NetComm Wireless Ltd said it has…

WeBoost Announces Signal 4G Cellular Booster For The M2M Market

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: vending technology, WeBoost, M2M application, remote equipment monitoring, vending fleet management, WeBoost Signal 4G ST. GEORGE, UT --Now…

Google Softcard Mobile Payment Deal Targets Apple Pay

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

February 23, 2015

TAGS: Google Inc., Softcard, mobile payments providers, AT&T, T-Mobile US, Verizon Wireless, cashless vending, NFC payment systems MOUNTAIN VIEW…

Clever Internet Scamsters Target Importers Of Foreign Goods

February 22, 2015

TAGS: bulking, Internet Crime Complaint Center, IC3, Business Email Compromise, fraud tricks businesses WASHINGTON -- The Internet Crime Complaint…

Illinois Lawmaker Seeks Healthier Local Options At Rest Stop Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

February 22, 2015

TAGS: Illinois vending machine proposal, healthy vending, Illinois local foods, Don Moffitt (R-Gilson), Illinois Department of Transportation…

Keurig To Repurchase Half Of Lavazzas Stake

by Emily Jed

February 22, 2015

TAGS: Keurig Green Mountain Inc., Luigi Lavazza, Keurig stock, Keurig stock repurchase, Italian coffee giant, D.E. Master Blenders, L'Or, Mondelez, Grand…

SodaStream Launches Enhanced Fruit Drinks In Bid To Boost Sales Ahead Of Keurig Kold Debut

by Emily Jed

February 22, 2015

TAGS: do-it-yourself soda machine, SodaStream, fruit flavorings, DIY sodamakers Crystal Light, Country Time, Campbell Soup, Splash, V8 V-Fusion, Keurig…

Deal Reached In Labor Dispute At West Coast Ports Bulk Vending Commodities Expected To Flow Smoothly Again

February 21, 2015

TAGS: coin-op news, bulk vending, vending, Pacific Maritime Association, International Longshore and Warehouse Union, West Coast port labor dispute…

New York Detectives Nab Suspect In Thefts Of 100 Bulk Vending Machines

February 21, 2015

TAGS: gumball thief, bulk vending machine thefts, Jason Bietsch, Raymond Congro, NYPD detectives, 40th Precinct, vending machine thefts, coin-op news, bulk…

Ardent Leisure H2 Revenue Rises Profit Falls And Main Event FECs Soar

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

February 19, 2015

TAGS: Ardent Leisure Group, Main Event Entertainment, U.S. FEC chain, family entertainment center, coin-op news, Greg Shaw, arcade games, video games…

Crane Streamware Launches VendMAX Service Tech Mobile App for iPhone And Android

February 19, 2015

TAGS: Crane Merchandising Systems, Crane Co., vending machine management, vending operators, Crane Streamware, Service Tech Mobile Application, VendMAX…

Google Maps 93 Allows Sharing Of Route Navigation

February 19, 2015

TAGS: vending route, fleet news, map app, vending route drivers, Google Maps 9.3 MENLO PARK, CA -- The app that has become a necessity for many route…

Leatherman Tread Is First Wearable Multitool

February 19, 2015

TAGS: multitool, Leatherman multi tools, Leatherman Tool Group Inc. Leatherman Tread, wearable tool PORTLAND, OR -- Some tools you just need, and then…

National Dart Association Installs 2015 Board Names Alvin Gerlach President

by Tim Sanford

February 19, 2015

TAGS: NDA officers, coin-op, electronic darts, AMOA-National Dart Association, Amusement and Music Operators Association, Ricky "Rabbit" Stoddard, Trevor…