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Busted man earned $2k per day from marijuana machine
May 4, 2022
Police arrested a Detroit man who allegedly made $2,000 a day operating a marijuana vending machine outside of his home., according to a 23ABC News report.
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US Starbucks earnings holding steady, international sales drop
May 3, 2022
Starbucks reported Tuesday that its U.S. same-store sales were up 12%, which beat Wall Street expectations of nearly 9%, but revenue and earnings per share…
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ICX Association announces finalists for Elevate Awards
by Morgan Petty — Executive Director, ICX Association
The finalists for this year's Elevate Awards feature innovators in kiosks, customer experience, omnichannel experience and more.
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PizzaForno taps Marco's Pizza's Jason Lowder as CMO
May 3, 2022
Jason Lowder PizzaForno, a Canada-based provider of pizza vending machines, has named Jason Lowder as chief marketing officer. Lowder, the former vice…
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Industry loses Ed Kovens of A&A Global Industries
May 3, 2022
Ed Kovens Ed Kovens, the second generation leader of Cockeysville, Maryland based A&A Global Industries Inc., recently passed away, his family…
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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to open automat store in Queens
May 3, 2022
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a quick serve dumpling franchise that uses an Automat concept, is coming to Queens, New York after franchisees Jose Marrero and…
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Grupo Bimbo reports record Q1 2022
May 3, 2022
Grupo Bimbo, a Mexico based snack manufacturer, reported a record first quarter for Q1 2022, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:
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J&J Snack Foods lifts Q2 2022 sales, suffers earnings dip
May 3, 2022
J&J Snack Foods Corp. improved its Q2 2022 sales over the prior year period, but suffered an earnings loss, according to an earnings report. Highlights…
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NRA lobbies lawmakers on industry priorities for pending legislation
May 2, 2022
The National Restaurant Association is asking congressional leaders to ensure the restaurant industry is being considered as lawmakers continue crafting bills…
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Nayax teams with Mideast partner to expand to UAE
May 2, 2022
Nayax Ltd., an Israel based commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants scale their business, has partnered with Network International…
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Private equity firm acquires Kar’s Nuts, Sanders Chocolate brands
May 2, 2022
CapVest Partners LLP, a London based private equity investor, has acquired Madison Heights, Michigan based Second Nature Brands, which owns Kar's Nuts and…
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Seeking young employees? Here's what to consider
Hiring isn't easy for any business owner. Here's advice on hiring young crew members.
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Rhode Island considers banning single-serve bottled water in state facilities
May 2, 2022
Lawmakers in Rhode Island are considering a bill to prohibit state entities from purchasing single-serving bottled water for use in state facilities, according…
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UK wax melt brand introduces vending machine
May 2, 2022
Shoppers at Cribbs Causeway, a mall in Bristol, U.K., can buy wax melts from a glassfront vending machine offering more than 40 scents, according to a Bristol…
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Vermont coffee roasters merge
May 2, 2022
Coffee roaster Illuminar Coffee recently acquired fellow Middlebury, Vermont roaster Bud's Beans for an undisclosed sum, according to a Seven Days report.
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Utz Brands to add North Carolina manufacturing facility, add 115 jobs
May 2, 2022
Utz Brands Inc., a manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has purchased a recently completed snack food manufacturing facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina…
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Lavazza intros RTD cold brew cans
April 29, 2022
Lavazza has launched organic, ready-to-drink cans of cold brew coffee in four flavor profiles to the U.S., according to a press release.
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Sandstar relocates in Charlotte
April 29, 2022
SandStar, a provider of artificial intelligence, computer vision and self-service technology to retailers, will relocate from its current office in the…
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Groupe SEB lifts Q1 2022 sales
April 29, 2022
Groupe SEB, a France based multinational that owns Montebellow, California based Wilbur Curtis Co., posted a sales gain in Q1 2022 despite a challenging…
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AMOA-NY honors LAI Games’ Chris Brady as Man of the Year
For the first time since 2019, the Amusement and Music Owners Association of New York held its annual gala in New York City to an enthusiastic crowd.
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