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Hostess Brands lifts Q1 2023 results, beats expectations
May 10, 2023
Hostess Brands Inc. lifted its Q1 2023 revenue and income, beating analyst expectations. Highlights include:
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Bay area colleges install free Narcan machines
May 10, 2023
Bay area colleges are joining the fight against opioid overdoses by installing vending machines that offer free Narcan, which reverses such overdoses…
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Convenience services operators primed for trade show season
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
With micro markets continuing to lead the growth, convenience services operators are looking for more product variety than ever. Operators are overall primed…
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How AREA15 leverages data to lift the customer experience
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Mark Stutzman, chief technology officer of AREA15 in Las Vegas, will speak on 'Leveraging Data to Improve the Customer Experience and Journey' at the…
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Aramark posts strong Q2 2023 results
May 9, 2023
Aramark Corp. reported Q2 2023 revenue and income gains, driven by pricing and new business, according to a press release. Highlights include:
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SodexoMagic names Charles Johnson president
May 9, 2023
SodexoMagic, the joint venture between Sodexo and Magic Johnson Enterprises, has named Charles Johnson president, according to a press release.
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Tyson Foods posts Q2 2023 loss
May 8, 2023
Tyson Foods Inc. reported a loss for Q2 2023, citing a challenging meat market, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:
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Cantaloupe intros self checkout kiosks, smart stores
May 8, 2023
Cantaloupe Inc., a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions to power self-service commerce, has introduced…
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Self-checkout tip requests draw criticism
May 8, 2023
As self-checkout expands at retail, shoppers are noticing checkout screen requests for tips, requests that are causing some consternation among consumers…
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How to find good locations for unattended retail
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Kiosk operators mostly rely on traditional methods of finding locations, like word-of-mouth, in-person selling, business locators, exhibiting at trade shows…
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How AI changes every operational aspect of entertainment and hospitality
The opportunity to offer an enhanced guest experience results in the maximum needs being achieved from the venue's services. Management is able to use the…
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PayRange acquires Vagabond
May 8, 2023
PayRange Inc., a provider of a mobile payment app and hardware for automated retail, has acquired Vagabond, a mobile, cloud-based technology platform that…
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Olyns announces $4M funding round for AI-powered recycling tech
May 8, 2023
Olyns, a recycling technology firm, has announced results from its $4 million Series A funding round, according to a press release.
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Selecta teams with Aquablu to introduce sustainable hydration
May 8, 2023
Selecta Group, the Switzerland-based route service provider of coffee and convenience food solutions in Europe, has teamed with Aquablu, a Netherlands-based…
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New York extends tax exemption on vending purchases under $2
May 8, 2023
New York's state sales tax exemption for vending purchases less than $2 has been extended under the 2023/2024 state budget signed by the governor, according to…
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Maine considers banning single-use bottles on government grounds
May 8, 2023
The convenience services industry is working to prevent Maine from passing a law prohibiting single-use bottles on certain government property.
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DOE proposes energy saving standards for beverage vending machines
May 8, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy has proposed regulations for beverage vending machines that it claims would reduce energy costs for American businesses by $2…
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Kellogg boosts Q1 2023 sales, earnings slide
May 5, 2023
Kellogg Co. lifted its Q1 2023 sales boosted by snacks and noodles and a continued rebound in North American cereal, according to a press release. Highlights…
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Carvana launches 2nd car vending machine near Chicago
May 5, 2023
Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars online that offers a car vending machine, launched its newest car vending machine near…
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NCR enjoys increased revenue, net income in Q1
May 5, 2023
NCR Corp. announced revenue of $1.9 billion for the first quarter of 2023, up by 1% year-over-year and 4% on a constant currency basis. It also reported an…
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