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Quench acquires Neptune Water Solutions
February 9, 2023
Quench, a provider of filtered water solutions for businesses and dealer partners across North America, has acquired Neptune Water Solutions of Vallejo…
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PepsiCo boosts Q4, FY 2022 revenue, beats expectations
February 9, 2023
PepsiCo Inc. lifted its Q4 and FY 2022 revenue while income results were mixed, according to an earnings release. Q4 results surpassed analyst expectations.
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Buffalo Rock driver/food truck lover launches a truck of his own
February 9, 2023
Charles Pilot loves food trucks and often patronized them while working as a driver for the Buffalo Rock Co., a Birmingham, Alabama-based Pepsi and Dr Pepper…
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Investment firm acquires VRstudios technology and product portfolio
February 9, 2023
FOD Capital LLC, a Key West, Florida-based investment fund and the majority shareholder of VRstudios Inc., has acquired the virtual reality provider's…
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India’s central bank to deploy QR-enabled vending machines to dispense coins
February 9, 2023
The Reserve Bank of India plans to use cashless technology to promote the use of coins, according to a livemint.com report.
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Tyson Foods lifts Q1 2023 sales, suffers earnings slide
February 8, 2023
Tyson Foods Inc. suffered an earnings decline against a sales boost for Q1, 2023 due to market dynamics and operational inefficiencies, according to an…
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Performance Food Group lifts Q2 2023 results, Vistar sales jump 23%
February 8, 2023
Performance Food Group, which owns Vistar, a national convenience services wholesale distributor, reported improved results for Q2 2023 supported by inflation…
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Irish railway considers vending machines on rail cars
February 8, 2023
Íarnród Éireann, also known as Irish Rail, which operates Ireland's national railway network, is considering installing vending machines on its rail cars…
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Study links coffee consumption to lower blood pressure
February 8, 2023
A new study indicates consuming coffee daily results in lower blood pressure, the most recent study to point to beneficial health effects for coffee, according…
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Ohio bars see boost in sports betting kiosk use as Super Bowl nears
February 8, 2023
Bars in Toledo, Ohio that have installed sports betting kiosks are experiencing an uptick in kiosk use as Super Bowl LVII on Sunday approaches, according to a…
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Self-service innovation emerges faster, but 2023 brings new challenges
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Thought leaders during the Executive Roundtable offered positive predictions for 2023 and beyond as consumer acceptance of self service reaches new levels.
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Art and science of tech transformation in convenience services: Lessons from the pioneers
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Introducing technology requires more than learning about new products, according to a panel of industry experts and operators. Instead, proactive operators…
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Cantaloupe lifts Q2 2023 sales, widens loss
February 8, 2023
Cantaloupe Inc., a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for self-service commerce, lifted its revenue…
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Flowers Foods names Cindy Cox HR chief
February 7, 2023
Cindy Cox Flowers Foods Inc., which owns Mrs. Freshley's, Tastykake, Nature's Own and other brands, has named Cindy Cox chief human resources…
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Bluewater reports record 2022 sales for Flowater refill stations in North America
February 7, 2023
Bluewater, the Sweden-based hydration solutions and beverage brand, reported record sales for Denver, Colorado-based FloWater refill stations across North…
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E-Squared Systems intros remote hosting service for kiosks, ATMs
February 7, 2023
E-Squared Systems Inc., a fintech company, has introduced a remote hosting service for financial self-service terminals utilizing the ATM Industry…
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Apple Industries upgrades photo booth
February 7, 2023
Apple Industries Inc. will introduce its Face Place photo booth next month featuring a "unibody" with rounded edges and offering a visual sensation of flashes…
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NRF: Recession unlikely, growth ahead
February 7, 2023
A U.S. recession is unlikely and there will be slight growth this year, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
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Harm reduction vending machines expand across Canada
February 7, 2023
An initiative called Our Healthbox led by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto will expand harm reduction vending machines with the goal of placing…
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Ontario county to remove library vending machines
February 7, 2023
Wellington County, Ontario, has decided to remove its library book vending machines due to lack of use, technical issues and maintenance costs, according to an…
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