News & Media
Office coffee service in the age of coronavirus: opportunity exists
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Researchers don't believe the OCS market will be recovering from the coronavirus soon. But by understanding new customer needs, operators can recover some of…
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Sega Amusements offers new financing for 2 video games
July 29, 2020
Sega Amusements has teamed with Univest Capital Inc. to provide financing to help operators bring visitors back into their locations, according to a press…
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Farmer Brothers amends bank credit to sustain COVID-19 impact
July 29, 2020
Farmer Bros. Co. has amended its credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank to increase the company's flexibility in supporting its current and future business…
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CES goes all digital in January
July 29, 2020
CES, the nation's biggest technology showcase, is going all digital in 2021, the Consumer Technology Association has announced. The show, which will be held…
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Proposed bill will provide new PPP loans
July 29, 2020
A proposed $1 trillion coronavirus relief bill includes another round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, the small-business loan program to help…
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Starbucks swings to fiscal 3Q loss, but sees daylight
by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group
July 29, 2020
Starbucks Corp. swung to a fiscal third-quarter loss as the global coffee house continued to deal with the impact of COVID-19, although executives said the…
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Vagabond offers mobile cashless along with swipe card readers
July 29, 2020
Vagabond, a software provider to the vending industry, has successfully deployed dual-cashless, allowing operators to simultaneously offer vīv mobile…
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Josh Rosenberg assumes NAMA chair
July 29, 2020
Josh Rosenberg Industry veteran Josh Rosenberg has begun his one-year tenure as the National Automatic Merchandising Association chair, according to a…
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Healthy dog treat vending machine pops up in Las Vegas
July 29, 2020
Looking for a quick but healthy treat for your dog? If you're in Las Vegas, you can buy all natural dog treats from a machine downtown, according to a KTNV-TV…
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J&J Snack Foods swings to Q3 loss from COVID-19
July 28, 2020
J&J Snack Foods Corp., a maker of pretzels, juice bars and baked goods, swung to a fiscal third quarter loss, as customer locations curtailed their…
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McLane names Adzick president of foodservice, promotes Zatina to EVP, CSO
July 28, 2020
Susan Adzick McLane Company Inc., a supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice solutions, announced that Susan Adzick has assumed…
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Groundbreaking research to be presented at Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit
July 28, 2020
E.J. Kritz How can self-service meet changing customer needs?
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'No-touch': vending's coming change
by Paresh Patel
We, as an industry, must offer an option that eliminates any contact with the machine in order to create a safe and truly touch-free vending transaction.
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Location based entertainment stays relevant with ‘escape rooms’ during COVID-19
Location based entertainment operators are turning to 'remote escape rooms' also known as 'live video escape rooms' to engage customers during the pandemic.
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Sodexo to lay off 319 employees servicing USAA
July 27, 2020
Sodexo, a food and refreshment services provider based in Paris, France, said it will not be providing services at USAA, an insurance and financial services…
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Royal Cup Coffee taps Aryzta’s Ashley Peeples as senior/vp foodservice sales
July 27, 2020
Ashley Peeples Royal Cup Coffee & Tea, an importer, roaster and distributor of coffees and teas, has named Ashley Peeples as its senior vice…
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TNS offers retailers EMV compliant connectivity solutions
July 27, 2020
With card schemes on board with the new April 2021 deadline for EMV compliance, convenience retailers can get more out of their automated fuel dispenser…
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IAAPA to host virtual trade show July 28-30
July 27, 2020
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions will hold its Virtual Trade Show Asia July 28-30, including a virtual trade show floor, an…
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Las Vegas casinos add more self-service tech in response to COVID-19
July 27, 2020
Hotel-casino operators in Las Vegas have accelerated their adoption of automated technology to cut back on human-to-human interactions, a hazard in the age of…
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Dunkin' Brands adds digital chief, team members
July 24, 2020
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. has hired Philip Auerbach, a travel industry executive, as chief digital and strategy officer, a news release said.
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