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Talking With: Caroline Jeannau, Worldline GSV, on vending’s changing role in a post-pandemic world
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The pandemic has changed consumer habits in such a way that vending has taken on a new role for retailers looking to offer products safely and more…
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‘Artainment’ rises worldwide on evolving immersive display technology
Immersive display environments can place the guest into the heart of an entertainment or game experience,.
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Light of the World Giving Machine returns to 10 US cities for holiday season
November 15, 2021
The Light the World Giving Machine will be available in 10 locations across the U.S., allowing people to make donations to non-profits by purchasing items such…
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Performance Food Group to build $80 M distribution center in Virginia
November 12, 2021
Performance Food Group Co., parent company of Vistar, the only nationwide vending product warehouse distributor, will invest $80.2 million to establish a…
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PepsiCo names Jane Wakely, Ram Krishnan to new executive roles
November 12, 2021
PepsiCo Inc. announced two senior leadership appointments: Jane Wakely will join the company as executive vice president, chief consumer and marketing officer…
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General Mills considers selling Progresso, Helper
November 12, 2021
General Mills Inc. is exploring the sale of Progresso and Helper for $3 billion, according to a Bloomberg News report.
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#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: TechLink Services
TechLink Services provides scalable rollouts of technology throughout the United States and Canada. Since 2008, TechLink has assisted companies with their…
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Apple Industries customizes photo booth for outdoors
November 12, 2021
Apple Industries, manufacturer of Face Place photo booths, has customized its photo booth for outdoor spaces and locations, providing an in-demand experience…
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Flowers Foods reports Q3 2021 sales gain, earnings dip
November 12, 2021
Flowers Foods Inc., which owns the Mrs. Freshleys brand sold in vending, reported lower earnings on higher sales for the third quarter ending Oct. 9, 2021…
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#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Press’nXPress
Press'nXPress is an all-in-one customers and employees feedback solution that generates insights to deliver a better experience. Our solution continuously…
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Utz Brands lifts Q3 2021 sales, earnings
November 11, 2021
Utz Brands Inc. improved both its sales and earnings for the 13-week period ending Oct. 3, 2021 compared to Q3 2020, according to an earnings report.
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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop signs 2 multi-unit franchise deals
November 11, 2021
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a restaurant based on the historic Automat concept utilizing self-service lockers, has signed two multi-unit franchise deals to expand…
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Dean Natural Vending debuts local entrepreneur’s tropical beverage
November 11, 2021
Dean Natural Vending, based in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, has become the first vending company to offer Tropical Flamingo, a low-sugar, low-calorie tropical…
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Europe’s Selecta Group improves Q3 2021 sales
November 10, 2021
Selecta Group, a Switzerland-based convenience services company providing route based services throughout Europe, improved sales for Q3, 2021 despite…
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How McDonald’s is leading the way helping low vision customers: Don’t miss SSIS!
November 10, 2021
McDonald's has played a pioneering role popularizing self-service kiosks and this past year the fast food giant is upping its game by introducing technology to…
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#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: NZ Technologies Inc.
NZ Technologies Inc. (NZTech) is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of touchless human-machine interfaces – with applications in medical and…
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Hostess Brands lifts Q3 2021 sales, maintains earnings
November 10, 2021
Hostess Brands Inc. improved its Q3, 2021 revenue and maintained its earnings compared to the prior year's third quarter, according to an earnings release.
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PFG boosts Q1 2022 results, Vistar sales recover
November 10, 2021
Performance Food Group Inc., which owns Vistar, the only nationwide wholesale vending product distributor, improved sales and earnings for Q1, 2022, due to…
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Carvana opens 29th car vending machine in Salt Lake City
November 10, 2021
Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, launched its newest car vending machine, located in Salt Lake City. according to a press…
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Hershey to acquire Dot’s Pretzels, Pretzels Inc
November 10, 2021
The Hershey Co. has agreed to acquire Dot's Pretzels LLC, the owner of Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and Pretzels Inc., a co-manufacturer, according to a press…
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