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Amusement Expo International set for May 2021 in Las Vegas
October 13, 2020
The American Amusement Machine Association and the Amusement & Music Operators Association will hold the 2021 Amusement Expo International May 5-7, 2021 at…
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Surviving pandemic: What to add, what to keep and what to ditch
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A pair of far sighted convenience services operators who see beyond the present explain how they are using the downtime to be ready when prosperity returns.
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The search for a new playing experience precedes the pandemic
Many amusement machine operators continue to use the "dollar-a-minute" equation on video amusement and some immersive entertainment, oblivious to the…
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Betson installs 26-game arcade room in Yonkers
October 12, 2020
Betson Enterprises has installed a 26-game arcade room in a Yonkers, New York location of Monster Mini Golf, featuring games like Halo: Fireteam Raven and…
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Keurig Dr Pepper to join NADSAQ-100 Index and NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index
October 12, 2020
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. will become a component of the NASDAQ-100 Index and the NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index prior to market open on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020…
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United Food Group introduces retrofittable anti-microbial touch pad
October 12, 2020
United Food Group, Inc., the manufacturer of the Perfect Servings coffee condiment dispensers, has incorporated an anti-microbial touch pad in all of its new…
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COVID-19 survives 28 days on money, ATM screens, mobile phones, claims study
October 12, 2020
The novel coronavirus can survive for 28 days on banknotes, glass, grab handles, rails, mobile phone screens and plastic banknotes at room temperature or 2…
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Utz Brands names VP for innovation and value creation
October 12, 2020
Shannan Redcay Utz Brands, Inc. has named Shannan Redcay senior vice president of innovation and value creation, according to a press release. She…
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Dole names Lara Mandin as chief innovation officer
October 12, 2020
Lara Ramdin Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods has named Dr. Lara Ramdin as chief innovation officer, according to a press release.
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Zhongshan International Games & Amusement Fair planned for November
October 9, 2020
The 13th Zhongshan International Games & Amusement Fair will be held Nov. 28-30 at the China Zhongshan Convention Center and the New World International…
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French retailer Monoprix teams with Shekel Brainweigh on cashierless store
October 9, 2020
Monoprix S.A., a Clichy, France-based retailer, has teamed with Shekel Brainweigh Ltd., an Israel-based weighing technology provider, to introduce an…
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UK vending association supports allergen labeling, offers guidance
October 9, 2020
The Automatic Vending Association has advised its members that it supports the Food Information Consumers Regulation on allergen labeling, an initiative which…
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Oxigen pH balanced water raises $15 million
October 9, 2020
Oxigen, a pH balanced water boosted with oxygen sold in 100% recycled bottles, completed a $15 million Series B funding round backed by multi-platinum…
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Ferrero to acquire Fox’s Biscuits
October 9, 2020
Ferrero, the Italy-based maker of Nutella, has agreed to acquire Britain's Fox's Biscuits, according to a Reuters report.
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Chowbotics names Bains VP of global sales
October 9, 2020
Brooke Bains Chowbotics, maker of the robotic Sally saladmaker, has named Brooke Bains as vice president of global sales, according to a press…
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New England amusement group seeks support to keep businesses open
October 9, 2020
The New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions has established an action committee and funding mechanism to continue its work to enable…
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Conagra Brands supply chain chief to step down
October 8, 2020
Dave Biegger Dave Biegger, Conagra Brands, Inc. executive vice president and chief supply chain officer, will retire from the organization in May 202…
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NuZee names advisory team
October 8, 2020
NuZee Inc., a co-packer that provides single-serve pour over coffee, has formed an advisory team to help develop and implement enhanced sales strategies to…
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Zippin taps 7-Eleven’s Malik for IT role
October 8, 2020
Vivek Malik Zippin, a provider of checkout-free technologies for brick-and-mortar retail, has hired veteran retail executive Vivek Malik, formerly the…
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MLB Flagship Store opens in NYC, features photo booth
October 8, 2020
The MLB Flagship Store opened at 1271 Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan on Friday. "MLB NYC" will be the first permanent MLB retail store in the…
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