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Nestle boosts sales 2.2% for 2021’s 9 months
October 20, 2021
Nestle SA reported a 2.2% sales gain for the firsts nine months of 2021, driven mostly by coffee sales, according to a financial report.
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Sierra Wireless offers 5G managed network for IoT applications
October 20, 2021
Sierra Wireless, an IoT solutions provider, announced the availability of its 5G managed network service in the U.S., offering superior speed and ultra-low…
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Ransomware attack strikes Ferrara Candy
October 20, 2021
Ferrara Candy Co., a Chicago based candy maker, suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted its production earlier this month, according to a Chicago Tribune…
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Micro market/technology powerhouse set to boost convenience services
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Joe Hessling, founder and CEO of 365 Retail Markets, envisions a big future for the recent merger of his company with Avanti Markets and Lightspeed Automation.
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Want to join the food vending revolution? Don’t miss this panel
October 20, 2021
Consumers no longer shun the thought of going to a vending machine for a meal, thanks to improved food vending technology.
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Maryland relaxes restrictions on vending non-prescription pharmaceutical products
October 20, 2021
Maryland recently repealed a law banning the sale of many over-the-counter pharmacy items from vending machines, according to a wtop.com report.
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Clik2pay extends capabilities with QR code payment feature
October 20, 2021
Payment service provider Clik2pay has improved its service allowing consumers to pay directly from their bank accounts by adding the ability to customize their…
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#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Nayax
Nayax is a global commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants in unattended retail industries scale their business, with a complete…
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PepsiCo, Bally’s sign exclusive partnership
October 19, 2021
PepsiCo Inc. and Bally's Corp. announced an exclusive partnership, naming PepsiCo the official beverage provider at Bally's casinos and resorts nationwide…
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Geneva Airport offers duty-free vending machine
October 19, 2021
Travelers to Geneva Airport can order and pay for duty-free items from a vending machine in the arrivals lounge outside the Aelia Duty Free store, according to…
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Bianchi Vending machines include Vsblty software to capture demographic customer data
October 19, 2021
Bianchi Vending machines will be equipped with software from Vsblty Groupe Technologies Corp. that gathers demographic information about customers, according…
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Philadelphia soda tax cuts consumption among high schoolers
October 19, 2021
Researchers found a soda tax cut weekly soda consumption at a Philadelphia high school by nearly 30%, according to a Daily Mail report.
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Suntory vending machine offers free drinks to encourage workplace communication
October 19, 2021
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. has developed a vending machine that encourages employees to chat at the workplace, according to a report in The Japan Times.
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Spree Interactive introduces virtual reality Dynablaster
October 19, 2021
Spree Interactive, a provider of multiplayer free-roam, virtual reality attractions for the location-based entertainment market, has introduced a virtual…
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#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: KioWare Kiosk System Software
KioWare Kiosk System Software, specializes in kiosk lockdown and management solutions. KioWare is used in over 14,000 projects in over 140 countries with…
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How ITMs are Changing the Service Landscape for Financial Institutions
As Financial Institutions, financial independent service operators (FISO), and ATM-as-a-Service providers can attest, ITMs were growing in popularity among…
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What can our industry do about supply chain challenges?
by Mike Kilian — VP, Client Relations, Mvix
Lead times for supplies for components are roughly one-third higher than pre-pandemic because of supply chain issues. Companies can make customers understand…
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Can you lead?
Just being able to motivate people isn't enough — leaders need to be empathetic and connect with people to be successful. A veteran vending/foodservice leader…
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Amusement exhibits highlight new games, cashless technology
Exhibits at reviving trade shows offer a wealth of new titles and a focus on cashless technology.
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NAMA urges Congress to support access to Q4 employee retention tax credit
October 18, 2021
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has urged Congress to support access to the Q4 employee retention tax credit, according to a statement from…
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