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John B Sanfilippo boosts Q4 2021 sales, earnings
August 19, 2021
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. saw improved sales and earnings in the fourth quarter ending June 24, 2021 over the prior year's fourth quarter.
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Survey: pandemic drives unattended retail
August 18, 2021
Ninety percent of people used unattended retail as much or more during the pandemic according to a recent survey by Cantaloupe Systems Inc., a digital payments…
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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop signs franchise deal for 6 more stores
August 18, 2021
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a self-service restaurant concept based on the historic Automat, signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with New York City-based…
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COVID just the latest challenge for one independent operator
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
An unexpected expansion into residential bottled water delivery enabled an independent convenience services operator to survive the pandemic.
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Latin American c-store/foodservice concern invests in robotic retail provider Swyft
August 18, 2021
Fomento Económico Mexicano, a convenience store operator and food and beverage distributor in Latin America, has made a strategic investment in Swyft Inc., a…
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Cantaloupe acquires Yoke Payments
August 17, 2021
Yoke's point-of-sale platform will integrate with Cantaloupe's inventory management and payment processing platforms.
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Monster Beverage reports strong Q2 2021 results despite pandemic
August 17, 2021
Monster Beverage Corp. reported strong sales and earnings for the second quarter ending June 30, 2021, despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic…
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DC court dismisses Randolph Sheppard Act complaint
August 16, 2021
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Friday dismissed a lawsuit by vending operators participating in the Randolph Sheppard…
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Portland entrepreneur expands gift vending business
August 16, 2021
Portland entrepreneur Taylor Valdés has created a business stocking vending machines in bars, boutiques and other retail outlets offering locally produced art…
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9 tips for successful delivery drivers
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
As food delivery has become more popular with consumers, delivery drivers are in high demand. Following are nine suggestions for succeeding in this expanding…
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VR hardware chases expanding market demand
The VR community has progressed into a two-tier market, split between 'Casual VR' for the B2C and 'Serious VR' for B2B approaches.
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Kitu Life raises $106M
August 16, 2021
Kitu Life Inc., the manufacturer of Super Coffee brand products which are marketed to the convenience services industry and other retail channels, has raised…
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Fast Fired to deploy Piestro pizza machines
August 16, 2021
Carbone Restaurant Group is partnering with Piestro to expand its Fast Fired pizza chain, according to an email from Piestro.
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Entrepreneurs open self-serve wine bar in Phoenix
August 13, 2021
A pair of former teachers have opened GenuWine Arizona in Phoenix, a self-serve wine bar that highlights Arizona wines, according to an abc15.com report. The…
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Stockholder sues to stop Performance Food Group acquisition of Core-Mark
August 13, 2021
A lawsuit in California seeks to halt Core-Mark's proposed acquisition by Performance Food Group, the parent company of Vistar, the nation's largest vending…
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Irish farmers seek to add more milk vending machines
August 13, 2021
Dairy farmers in Ireland are joining the milk vending movement that began in Europe and the United Kingdom, according to an Agriland report.
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Frito-Lay recalls Wavy Lay’s chips over undeclared allergens in Carolinas, Virginia
August 13, 2021
Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of 7.75-ounce Wavy Lay's Original Potato Chips since they could contain undeclared milk ingredients, according to a…
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Study indicates bottled water more harmful to environment than tap water
August 13, 2021
A recent study found that tap water offers more overall environmental benefits than bottled water, according to a phy.org report.
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EBay vending machine awards luxury handbags to trivia contest winners
August 13, 2021
EBay has installed vending machines, featuring designer handbags, at its marketplace in Dumbo, Brooklyn and Silver Lake, Los Angeles, according to a press…
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PayRange introduces all-in-one payment device
August 13, 2021
PayRange, a network for everyday purchases, has added the BluCard modular all-in-one payment device to its network, according to a press release.
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