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IrisGuard improves iris cameras for biometric kiosks, ATMs
November 29, 2021
IrisGaurd, a provider of iris recognition technology, has improved its mounted iris cameras for integrating biometrics with kiosks and ATMs, according to a…
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#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: CRS
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Carrefour teams with AiFi on autonomous store in Paris
November 24, 2021
The Carrefour Group, the Paris based global food retailer, will partner with AiFi, a provider of AI enabled autonomous shopping technology, to introduce an…
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Monster Beverage explores combining with Constellation Brands
November 24, 2021
Monster Beverage Corp., the energy drinks manufacturer, is exploring a combination with Constellation Brands Inc., which brews Corona, according to a Bloomberg…
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Moscow university develops healthy food vending robot
November 24, 2021
The National University of Science and Technology in Moscow has teamed with Karfidov Lab to develop a working prototype of a vending machine for…
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Cryptera secures PCI certification for touch technology
November 24, 2021
Cryptera, a Denmark based security and payment technology provider, has secured international Payment Card Industry certification for its full range of…
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Pizza vending machine opens at San Antonio airport
November 24, 2021
Basil Street Pizza, an automated pizza kitchen, has opened in the San Antonio Airport, according to a KSAT news report.
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VR in gaming market set to surge by $15B
November 24, 2021
The VR in the gaming market is set to grow by $15.01 billion, progressing at a CAGR of almost 50% from 2020 to 2025, due to market fragmentation, according to…
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Campbell Soup names Lindsay vp/corporate responsibility, sustainability
November 24, 2021
Stewart Lindsay Campbell Soup Co. has named Stewart Lindsay as vice president, corporate responsibility and sustainability, effective Dec. 6, 2021…
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Idaho entrepreneur offers gifts, novelties in vending machines
November 24, 2021
Treasure Valley, Idaho entrepreneur Shelley Searle got into the vending business while trying to sell her affirmation cards. She got the idea after running…
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Maryland town installs crypto ATM at airport
November 24, 2021
The City of Williston, Maryland has introduced a cryptocurrency ATM at the Willison Basin International Airport near the baggage claim, making it what may be…
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Arizona casino introduces sports betting kiosks
November 24, 2021
The Yavapai Nation and Betfred Sports have brought sports betting to the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell, Arizona with the introduction of eight…
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#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Hytec
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Compass Group improves 2021 earnings on revenue decline
November 23, 2021
Compass Group PLC, which owns Compass Group North America and Canteen Vending Service in the U.S., reported progress in recovering from the pandemic's impact…
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Hostess Brands names chief customer officer
November 23, 2021
Arist Mastorides Hostess Brands LLC has named consumer packaged goods veteran Arist Mastorides chief customer officer as of Jan. 10, 2022, according…
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JM Smucker reports Q2 2022 sales gain, earnings loss
November 23, 2021
The J.M. Smucker Co., which owns Folgers and other U.S. consumer brands, reported improved sales and lower earnings for the 2022 second quarter ending Oct. 31…
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Thai vending company reports fast growth, will offer franchises
November 23, 2021
Sun Vending Technology in Thailand is growing in double digits as consumers use vending on account of the coronavirus, and plans to expand, according to a…
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Skokie residents object to proposed Carvana vending machine
November 23, 2021
Residents of a multifamily facility in Skokie, Illinois have objected to a proposed Carvana car vending machine along Interstate 94 in their community…
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#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Vengo
Vengo offers an innovative solution, delivering engaging content and digital out-of-home (DOOH) media to consumers on the go. The Vengo platform offers…
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JM Smucker to build $1 billion Alabama facility, add 750 jobs
November 22, 2021
The J.M. Smucker Co. will build a new manufacturing facility and distribution center in the Birmingham, Alabama area supporting production of Smucker's…
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