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Kraft Heinz promotes Diana Frost to NA chief growth officer
September 14, 2022
Diana Frost The Kraft Heinz Co. has promoted Diana Frost from head of North America disruption and Canada chief marketing officer to chief growth…
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Zippin introduces turnkey self-checkout solution to 9 NFL locations
September 14, 2022
Zippin, a provider of checkout-free technology, has introduced Zippin Lane, a turnkey solution that enables retailers and concessionaires to deploy…
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Talking With: Greg Herman, PepsiCo Foodservice, on unattended retail
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Research confirming the consumer's preference for self-service convinced PepsiCo Foodservice to develop a solution enabled by AI and computer vision tech for…
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1sourcevend intros drawer cabinet units
September 14, 2022
1sourcevend, a provider of inventory control solutions, has added drawer cabinet units to its inventory delivery options, according to a press release. The…
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Missouri town gets a second harm reduction vending machine
September 14, 2022
The Behavioral Health Group Poplar Bluff Treatment Center will introduce an on-site Narcan vending machine to help opioid addicts, the second such machine in…
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Hershey names global chief sales officer
September 13, 2022
Marlene Creighton The Hershey Co. has named Marlene Creighton as global chief sales officer, effective last week, replacing Phil Stanley, who will…
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AVS Companies promotes Jim Cummings, welcomes new technician team
September 13, 2022
AVS Companies, a vending and amusement equipment distributor based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, has promoted Jim Cummings from game technician to amusement…
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Ohio approves sports betting kiosks for Kroger stores
September 13, 2022
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has approved sports betting kiosks for 41 Kroger stores and granted conditional approval of 300 sports betting kiosks in…
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US Foods completes Louisiana DC expansion
September 13, 2022
US Foods Holding Corp. has completed the expansion of its distribution center in Marrero, Louisiana, nearly tripling its size and housing a full assortment of…
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Free-roaming, immersive entertainment rollouts continue across the globe
Immersive galleries, concerts and exhibition spaces are growing in audience popularity, another champion of the digital to physical revolution.
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How to improve cashierless experiences for today's shoppers
by Michael Jaszczyk — CTO, U.S. CEO, GK Software
With personalized offers, real-time access to information and post-purchase communication, cashierless stores can be sure to create an easy, fast experience…
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Harm reduction vending machine draws opposition in Canada town
September 12, 2022
A plan by the Saskatchewan Health Authority to install vending machines in Moose Jaw, Canada to offer harm reduction supplies to drug users has met opposition…
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Japan parks offer diaper vending machines
September 12, 2022
Parents in need of emergency diapers when visiting public parks in Japan will have access to them from vending machines, according to a report in The Mainichi.
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NAMA opposes DOE refrigeration equipment plan
September 12, 2022
The National Automatic Merchandising Association filed opposition to proposed changes to the government's energy conservation standards for commercial…
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Performance Food Group aligns convenience business under Core-Mark brand
September 9, 2022
Performance Food Group Co., which owns Vistar, a national convenience services wholesale distributor, has aligned its convenience business under the Core-Mark…
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Coca-Cola engages with consumers via a guessing game
September 9, 2022
In launching a series of limited-time-only beverages the Coca-Cola Co. is taking a unique approach to luring customers to taste test and try the products…
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Cantaloupe reports record Q4 and FY 2022 revenue, mixed earnings results
September 9, 2022
Cantaloupe Inc., a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, reported…
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Singapore store offers alcoholic drinks from self-pour kiosk
September 9, 2022
A store in a Singapore shopping mall offers consumers the chance to serve themselves craft spirits from a touchscreen enabled kiosk, according to a report in…
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Darigold builds $600M Washington production plant
September 9, 2022
Darigold Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today at the site of its future Pasco, Washington production facility, according to a press release.
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Industrial vending firm SecuraStock names first COO/GM
September 9, 2022
Bill Warren SecuraStock, a Cleveland-based provider of automated inventory solutions and vending systems, has named Bill Warren its first chief…
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