News & Media
NAMA applauds amendments to refrigerant standards for vending
November 19, 2020
Convenience service operators will be better able to meet refrigerant phaseouts for vending machines thanks to standard amendments adopted by the American…
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Timezone opens in Springfield, Australia
November 19, 2020
The newest Timezone has opened in Springfield, Australia, a 1,200-square-meter entertainment destination at Orion Springfield Central, according to a press…
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USA Technologies to rebrand as Cantaloupe
November 18, 2020
USA Technologies Inc., a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the self-service retail market…
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COVID-19’s impact on convenience services by the numbers
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
An economic impact study, sponsored by the National Automatic Merchandising Association, puts some hard numbers to the challenges and successes in the…
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Mars to acquire KIND
November 18, 2020
Mars Inc., the candy manufacturer, will acquire healthy snack maker KIND for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release.
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Industry loses Raymond Salvador
November 18, 2020
Raymond Salvador Raymond Salvador, a 40-year industry veteran and a member of the Burdette Beckmann Inc. vending team since 2010, has passed away…
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Vital Pharmaceuticals pulls Bang Energy from PepsiCo
November 18, 2020
Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc. has terminated its distribution agreement with PepsiCo Inc. for its Bang Energy drinks, according to a press release.
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PayRange ranks 83rd on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500
November 18, 2020
PayRange ranks 83rd on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy…
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Joel Grade assumes new role at Sysco, Aaron Alt tapped as CFO
November 17, 2020
Aaron Alt Sysco Corp. has named Aaron E. Alt executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Dec. 7, 2020. Joel Grade, current…
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Aramark Q4 revenue, earnings tumble due to COVID-19
November 17, 2020
Aramark Corp. reported consolidated revenue of $2.69 billion in the fourth quarter ending Oct. 2, 2020, down 32% compared to prior year's $3.95 billion caused…
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Gimme introduces wireless DEX adapter
November 17, 2020
Gimme, a provider of automated merchandising technology for foodservice and grocery store delivery operators, has introduced Gimme Key Pro, a wireless data…
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Aquaverve cites record touchless water cooler sales
November 17, 2020
Aquaverve, a water cooler supplier in North America, has achieved record touchless water cooler sales since the launch of its touchless water coolers in…
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Nasdaq to relist USA Technologies
November 17, 2020
USA Technologies Inc., a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the self-service retail market, will…
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Bobacino to launch automated tea bar
November 17, 2020
Boba tea startup, Bobacino is using AI, automation and robotics to bring boba tea to the market, which should hit $8.4 billion by 2024, according to a company…
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Family Entertainment Group teams with Kalahari Resorts on Texas arcade
November 17, 2020
Family Entertainment Group is partnering with Kalahari Resorts & Conventions to open an arcade and fun center in Round Rock, Texas, the fourth such…
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Capital Provisions acquires Century Vending’s San Diego operations
November 17, 2020
Capital Provisions, a convenience services operator based in Los Angeles, has acquired the San Diego operations of Orange, California-based Century Vending for…
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Alkaline Water Q2 2021 revenues rise 6.2%, earnings fall close to 50%
November 17, 2020
The Alkaline Water Co. Inc., a producer of bottled alkaline drinking water, flavor-infused waters and CBD infused products sold under the brand name…
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Cast your vote! Reader’s Choice Company and Person of the Year
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A judges panel reviewed the nominations for the Reader's Choice awards and narrowed them down to five company nominees and five person nominees. It is now up…
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B&G Foods CEO quits
November 16, 2020
Kenneth Romanzi Kenneth Romanzi, who was promoted to the top spot from executive vice president and COO in April 2019 at B&G Foods, announced…
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Can air purifiers prevent COVID-19 exposure?
by Sara Paz
Family entertainment centers offer a multitude of attractions for people of all ages, often entirely indoors. Many people congregating in one setting, in…
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