News & Media
Product shortages, price hikes hammer convenience services
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Just as they were recovering from COVID-19, supply chain issues have socked convenience services operators with product shortages, price hikes and customer…
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Coca-Cola Consolidated improves Q3 2021 sales, earnings, despite supply chain issues
November 10, 2021
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. improved its sales and earnings for the third quarter of 2021 despite supply chain and pandemic challenges, according to a press…
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Andamiro introduces SpongeBob SquarePants Ticket Coaster
November 9, 2021
Andamiro USA has introduced SpongeBob SquarePants Ticket Coaster, according to a press release. Players start by dropping a ball into a helix launcher, or…
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Amazon, Starbucks mulling cashierless store?
November 9, 2021
Amazon and Starbucks have reportedly discussed a co-branded, cashierless coffee shop, expanding on Amazon Go's "just walk out" technology, according to an…
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Sysco raises Q1 2022 sales, earnings
November 9, 2021
Sysco Corp. delivered strong sales and earnings for the 2022 first quarter, taking the company close to pre-COVID levels, according to an earnings release.
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#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Neonode
Neonode provides advanced optical sensing solutions for contactless touch, touch, gesture control, and in-cabin monitoring. Building on experience acquired…
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UK’s AVA changes name to Vending & Automated Retail Association
November 9, 2021
The AVA has launched a new name as it sets out its vision for the future, the Vending & Automated Retail Association, to better reflect the full range of…
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Campbell taps Family Dollar’s Charles Nevin, promotes Mike Pierson
November 9, 2021
Charles Nevin Campbell Soup Co. has named Charles Nevin as chief customer officer, meals and beverages, effective Nov. 29, 2021, according to a press…
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CTM Group acquires Theisen Vending’s family entertainment assets
November 9, 2021
CTM Group Inc., a provider of managed entertainment and souvenir solutions for tourist destinations, has acquired the family entertainment assets of Golden…
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#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: MicroTouch
MicroTouch, global leader in the touch solutions market, is at the forefront of projected capacitive leadership for nearly 40 years. MicroTouch offers a broad…
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Bitcoin Depot -- an easy, intuitive user experience
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Circle K recently deployed cryptocurrency ATMs that offer Ethereum and Litecoin in addition to bitcoin. Here's what a user experienced buying bitcoin from one…
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Self-service upright VR kiosk innovation marches on
The upright kiosk remains a popular genre for VR deployment, especially for venues that want to dip into the immersive waters but do not have the space or deep…
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Tech24 acquires Commercial Kitchens
November 8, 2021
Tech24, a provider of repair and maintenance services for foodservice and commercial HVAC equipment, backed by HCI Equity Partners, has acquired Commercial…
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US Foods improves Q3 2021 sales, earnings
November 8, 2021
US Foods Holding Corp. lifted both its sales and income for the 2021 third quarter ending Oct. 2, 2021, according to a press release.
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NAMA lauds, criticizes infrastructure bill
November 8, 2021
The House passage Friday of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act won both praise and criticism from the National Automatic Merchandising Association.
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Evoca Group to close Italian production facility
November 8, 2021
Evoca Group, an Italy based coffee machine manufacturer, announced plans to close the SaGa Coffee factory in Gaggio Montano, Italy by the end of 2022, and the…
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Carvana lifts Q3 2021 revenue, widens loss
November 8, 2021
Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying used cars that delivers cars to customers with a massive, coin-operated vending machine, improved its Q3, 202…
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#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: ExpressCube
Kiosks can now add parcel Dimensioning capabilities. ExpressCube has just launched a New Low Cost, easy to use dimensioning technology that fits in any kiosk…
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Primo Water to exit single-use retail business, boosts Q3 2021 revenue
November 5, 2021
Primo Water Corp. will exit the North American single-use retail bottled water business as part of a strategy to increase profitability and further reduce its…
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Court orders PepsiCo to stop using ‘Rise’ name for energy drink
November 5, 2021
A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled that PepsiCo Inc. must stop using the "Mtn Dew Rise Energy" name because of a trademark dispute with canned-coffee maker…
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