Vistar teams with Emerald Brand on sustainable products

November 23, 2020

Vistar, a wholesale distributor to the convenience services industry, has teamed with Emerald Brand, a provider of sustainable products, to provide over 5…

Alkaline Water names IBA Foodservice as a broker

November 23, 2020

The Alkaline Water Co. Inc., a producer of bottled alkaline water, flavor-infused waters and CBD-infused products sold under the brand names Alkaline88, A8…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Gimbal

SILVER SPONSOR Gimbal translates location data into intent, conversion, and insights to help organizations transform their businesses, maximize marketing…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: CEMOSoft

SILVER SPONSOR CEMOSoft LLC offers "Customer Experience" AI platforms for businesses. CEM Series to engage customer, gather customer-insights and build big…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: MTI

SILVER SPONSOR MTI partners with enterprises to develop, build and support in-person experiences in retail, hospitality and healthcare. We are the only company…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Tacit

SILVER SPONSOR Tacit is a leading provider of a complete and customizable digital ordering solution for the hospitality industry. Our innovative multi-channel…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Alkaline88

SILVER SPONSOR The leader in Smooth Hydration, Alkaline88 is chemical-free alkaline water that's perfectly balanced at 8.8 pH. Enhanced with Himalayan Pink…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Entrust

GOLD SPONSOR Entrust keeps the world moving safely by enabling trusted identities, payments and data protection around the globe. Today more than ever, people…

Ferrero to build first US chocolate manufacturing plant, creating 50 jobs

November 20, 2020

Ferrero North America plans to build a chocolate manufacturing center in Bloomington, Illinois, its first chocolate production plant in North America and its…

Natural Choice offers Bluetooth enabled touchless water cooler

November 20, 2020

Natural Choice Corp., a manufacturer of drinking water appliances, has released a version of its ION appliance with Bluetooth, according to a press release.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…