Micro markets lead convenience services rebound after pandemic-driven setback

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Micro markets, unattended stores that offer consumers open product shelving and automated cashless payment from a self-checkout kiosk, suffered the lowest loss…

Pandemic unhinges amusement supply chain, spurs QR code adoption

by Kevin Williams

Many new operators and existing chains are moving to buying direct and maintaining their hardware themselves. The pandemic has spurred this change, along with…

Brazil frost drives sugar prices to 4-year highs

September 3, 2021

Sugar prices jumped to four-year highs after a Brazil frost diminished the cane crop in the world's largest producer, causing hedge funds to drive the market's…

Mondelez labor strike extends to fourth week, concerning retailers

September 3, 2021

U.S. supermarkets are stocking up on snack foods as a labor strike at Mondelez International stretches into its fourth week, according to a Wall Street Journal…

NAMA urges Congress to extend employee retention tax credit

September 3, 2021

The National Automatic Merchandising Association is urging Congress to add the last quarter of the Employee Retention Tax Credit to the $3.5 trillion budget…

Swyft adds c-suite executives, names board director

September 3, 2021

Swyft Inc., a provider of robotic and software-powered marketplaces, has expanded its c-suite and board of directors, according to a press release.

Cantaloupe reports strong Q4 and FY 2021

September 3, 2021

Cantaloupe Inc., a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, reported…

Hormel Foods reports record sales for Q3 2021

September 2, 2021

Hormel Foods Corp. delivered all-time record sales during the third quarter ending July 25, 2021, as net sales rose 20% from $2.38 billion in Q3, 2020 to $2.8…

Looking for sanitation products for hard surfaces? Options abound

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Providers of self-service equipment oftentimes find themselves under greater scrutiny when it comes to sanitation than in the pre-pandemic era.

Industry loses Allan Z. Gilbert

September 2, 2021

Allan Z. Gilbert, a longtime convenience services industry entrepreneur, recently passed away at the age of 82.

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop signs 2nd Texas franchisee

September 2, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a chain based on the historic Automat concept, signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Texas-based franchisee Alex Liebert to…

Entrepreneur launches beauty supply vending machine

September 2, 2021

Entrepreneur Maureen Washington has placed her first beauty supply vending machine, MoBeauty Supply Vending, at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the first…

Performance Food Group completes Core-Mark acquisition

September 2, 2021

Performance Food Group Co. has completed the acquisition of Core-Mark Holding Co. Inc., creating a convenience business within PFG's Vistar segment that…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Zebra Technologies

Zebra's self-service kiosk solutions give customers seamless technology while providing guaranteed security and a long life-cycle they can count on. Users will…

4G and EMV upgrades complete?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service equipment operators need to upgrade to 4G to continue offering contactless payments when the 2G and 3G networks are discontinued. They also need…

Don’t miss ‘Phygital: Where Physical and Digital Intersect’

The Self-Service Innovation Summit, being held Dec. 14-16 in Hollywood, Florida, will explore 'Phygital: Where Physical and Digital Intersect,' in a panel talk…

Campbell Soup boosts earnings on sales decline for Q4, FY 2021

September 1, 2021

The Campbell Soup Co. managed to improve earnings for Q4 and FY 2021 despite declining sales, according to an earnings release.

Flowater installs 6,000 refill stations in US schools

August 31, 2021

Denver-based FloWater has installed 6,000 refill stations nationwide which have filled over 350 million bottles over the past decade, according to a press…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: Ventus

Ventus offers managed wireless broadband on 4G LTE-A, Wi-Fi and fixed-line connectivity for kiosks, digital signs, POS, smart safes, e-lockers, pop-up retail…

Rewe Digital teams with Vodafone on driverless mobile snack kiosk

August 31, 2021

The "Snack Mobil," a driverless kiosk offering 32 snacks developed by Rewe digital and Vodafone, begins live operations following a test in Cologne, Germany…