News & Media
Shekel teams with Imbera, Parlevel to deliver smart refrigerators to European retail group
July 27, 2022
Shekel, a provider of digital and unattended retail technology, has teamed with Parlevel Systems, a vending software provider, and Imbera, a refrigerator…
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Industry loses Charles Caplan
July 27, 2022
Charles Caplan holds Brody Stewart, Karen LaForce's grandson, in his office. Charles Caplan, a longtime vending and amusement industry salesperson…
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Testing new technology? Run, don’t walk
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Service businesses are relying on machine learning, unattended order stations and social media outreach, with additional solutions on the way.
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San Diego County to deploy Narcan vending machines
July 27, 2022
People in San Diego County, California suffering from opioid addiction will be able to access Narcan, a drug that combats the effects of opioid, in vending…
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Choco Taco bites the dust
July 27, 2022
The Choco Taco, a long time treat popular with food trucks and retailers, has met its demise.
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Nestle opens coffee processing plant in Mexico
July 27, 2022
Nestle has commenced operations at its largest coffee processing plant to date, located in Veracruz, Mexico, a $340 million project to process 670,000 bags per…
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Crane improves Q2 2022 results, raises FY guidance
July 26, 2022
Crane Holdings Co. reported improved earnings on a 1% sales increase for Q2 2022 and raised its full year guidance, according to an earnings release.
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Coca-Cola boosts Q2 2022 revenue
July 26, 2022
The Coca-Cola Co. surpassed growth expectations for Q2 2022 revenue and expects strong full year results, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:
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Aramark creates K-12 student nutrition initiative
July 26, 2022
Aramark has introduced an initiative for grades K-12 under the name Aramark Student Nutrition for the post pandemic era, according to a press release.
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Azkoyen acquires coffee-machine maker Ascaso
July 26, 2022
Azkoyen Group, a Peralta, Spain-based vending technology provider, has acquired Ascaso, a Barcelona-based manufacturer of coffee machines, for 17 million euros…
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1,000+ Ohio businesses seek sports betting kiosk licenses
July 26, 2022
More than 1,000 Ohio businesses have applied to operate sports betting kiosks which will be available in restaurants, bars and bowling alleys come January…
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Canteen enters master services agreement with Nayax
July 26, 2022
Nayax LLC, a subsidiary of Israel based Nayax Ltd., has agreed to provide software, subscription, equipment and services to Compass Group USA Inc., doing…
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Amazon rolling out electric delivery vehicles
July 26, 2022
Amazon has begun deploying Rivian electric vehicles for delivery this week in more than a dozen cities, including Chicago, Dallas, Seattle and Baltimore.
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OptConnect teams with Vendors Exchange International on connectivity services
July 26, 2022
Vendors Exchange International Inc., a provider of vending industry solutions, will offer OptConnect's managed connectivity services while enabling companies…
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UK supermarket chain to deploy reverse vending machines for recycling
July 26, 2022
Iceland Foods Ltd., a Scotland based supermarket chain with thousands of stores in the U.K., has selected Envipco, a Netherlands-based provider of reverse…
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Cleanlife moves to new headquarters
July 25, 2022
Cleanlife, a Cleveland based provider of LED lighting solutions for vending and other industries, has relocated to a headquarters located in Valley View, Ohio…
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Vietnam bank introduces automated teller machines
July 25, 2022
Bac A Bank, a Vietnamese bank, has introduced automated teller machines to allow customers to conduct essential banking services such as opening an account…
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Chattanooga bakery introduces cupcake vending machine
July 25, 2022
A cupcake bakery in downtown Chattanooga has installed a cupcake vending machine at Hamilton Place mall outside a Dillard's women's store to expand its…
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Office refreshments more important than ever in the post pandemic era
by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending
One of the biggest challenges businesses are facing in the post pandemic era is how to meet employee expectations. Many companies are allowing employees to…
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Gamification meets physical leisure: Europe sets the pace
As Europe and the rest of the planet learns to cope with COVID, many are finding solace by enjoying the creative escapes of 'active entertainment.'
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