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Intercard CEO Scott Sherrod finds FECs recovering
Scott Sherrod of Intercard has been touring family entertainment centers during the coronavirus pandemic to assess activity levels. Operations visited in St.
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Colorado arcades petition for right to activate games
August 27, 2020
Colorado arcade owners are petitioning the state to be permitted to activate their games. The petition, which as of Thursday morning had close to 90…
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Lil’ Drug Store Products acquires Convenience Valet
August 27, 2020
Lil' Drug Store Products Inc. has acquired Mechanical Servants, LLC, doing business as Convenience Valet, combining the resources of the two "point-of-need…
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UNFI to distribute craft beverage Moshi Yuzu Sparkling
August 27, 2020
Moshi Yuzu Sparkling, a craft beverage brand, will be available in United Natural Foods Inc. warehouses under a distribution agreement, according to a press…
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Coronavirus sharpens focus on sanitizing hard surfaces
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A variety of sanitation solutions have been introduced in response to COVID-19, challenging self-service equipment operators looking to prevent the spread of…
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Hostess, Flowers, Grupo Bimbo are possible buyers of embattled Aryzta
August 26, 2020
Hostess Brands, Flowers Foods, Grupo Bimbo and Japan's Yamazaki Baking are reportedly mulling buying Aryzta, an Irish/Swiss based specialty bakery with global…
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On Track Innovations teams with EVO Payments on unattended retail
August 26, 2020
EVO Payments, Inc., a provider of payment technology integrations and acquiring solutions, is teaming up with On Track Innovations Ltd., a provider of cashless…
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Remote management device activates swift OS recovery
August 26, 2020
DFI, a Taipei, Taiwan-based provider of embedded solutions, industrial motherboards and custom products, is launching RemoGuard, a solution that not only…
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Gold Medal Products launches gourmet popcorn
August 26, 2020
Gold Medal Products Co. has launched its prepackaged gourmet popcorn line for vending operators, retailers, concession stands and other venues, according to a…
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FunSpot teams with Sumba on education for trampoline, adventure parks
August 26, 2020
FunSpot Manufacturing, an Abeo company and a provider of design and manufacturing of trampoline and adventure parks, has partnered with Sumba, creators of a…
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Keurig Dr Pepper cites accomplishments in corporate responsibility
August 26, 2020
Keurig Dr Pepper published its 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting advancements to reduce packaging waste, improve energy and water efficiency…
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JM Smucker boosts guidance on Q1 2021 sales and earnings growth
August 25, 2020
The J.M. Smucker Co. boosted its guidance for the year as sales increased 11% from $1.77 billion to $1.97 billion for the first quarter of its 2021 fiscal…
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Hormel Foods reports record Q3 sales, earnings beat expectations
August 25, 2020
Hormel Foods Corp.has reported record sales of $2.4 billion for the third quarter ending July 26, a 4% increase over the prior year's $2.29 billion, despite…
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Alfredo Rivera replaces James Dinkin as Coca-Cola North America president
August 25, 2020
Alfredo Rivera The Coca-Cola Co. has named Alfredo Rivera president of Coca-Cola North America, effective immediately, replacing James Dinkins, who is…
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Betson promotes Britannie Betti to dual roles
August 25, 2020
Britannie Betti Betson Enterprises, a Carlsdadt, New Jersey -based vending and amusement equipment distributor, has promoted Britannie Betti to…
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COVID-19 clips Bridgford Foods Q3 sales, income gains
August 25, 2020
Bridgford Foods, a manufacturer and distributor of frozen, refrigerated and snack foods, took a 2.7% revenue hit caused by COVID-19 production delays in the…
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Krispy Kreme machine earns positive reviews in Charlotte
August 25, 2020
The Krispy Kreme doughnut machine that opened in Charlotte, North Carolina, last week got a positive review from Charlotte Magazine, which is located near the…
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AMOA calls on members to support Phase IV COVID relief bill
August 25, 2020
The Amusement and Music Operators Association is urging its members to reach out to their lawmakers to support the Phase IV COVID relief bill to end the…
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Are you prepared for a possible 2nd COVID-19 wave?
Convenience services operators will need to apply a measured approach to both disaster preparedness and recovery with the likely prospect of a second wave of…
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How digital signage gets amusement parks back on track during COVID-19
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
As amusement parks start to reopen, digital signage can play a key role in keeping guests safe and informed.
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