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Safety tops customer concerns about amusement game centers
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The fact that less than a third of the respondents to a customer survey said they have no concerns about visiting the venues indicates amusement machine…
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Coca-Cola names vp/general counsel
July 20, 2020
Bradley Gayton The Coca-Cola Co. has named Bradley Gayton has senior vice president and general counsel, according to a press release. He will join…
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Flowers Foods reorganizes, cuts 250 positions
July 20, 2020
Flowers Foods, parent company of Mrs. Freshleys, Tastykake and other brands, has announced a new organizational structure that includes the elimination of…
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PopCom acquires survey technology provider Wyzerr
July 20, 2020
PopCom, an automated retail technology company specializing in vending and kiosk solutions, has acquired game-based survey company Wyzerr, according to a press…
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Westomatic introduces no-touch water and juice refill dispenser
July 20, 2020
Westomatic, a U.K.-based vending equipment manufacturer, has introduced its H2O Hydration Station, a water and juice refill dispenser that uses no-touch…
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Convenience services posts Q1 growth despite COVID-19
July 20, 2020
The U.S. convenience services industry experienced Q1 growth despite the coronavirus, according to the Convenience Services Industry Impact tool released at…
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Sacoa Cashless releases tools for sanitation compliance
July 20, 2020
Sacoa Cashless, a supplier of cashless revenue management systems for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, has introduced a set of tools…
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Nestle Waters bottled water converting to 100% recycled plastics
July 20, 2020
Three of Nestlé Waters North America domestic still water brands have started to convert to 100% recycled plastic packaging, according to a press…
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Hershey to invest $89M in fulfillment facility, add 500 jobs
July 17, 2020
The Hershey Co. plans to build an 833,000-square-foot fulfillment facility in South Annville Township, Pennsylvania that will include 500 new employees…
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Bill seeks to modify PPP loan forgiveness
July 17, 2020
A bill known as the Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act has been introduced to the Senate to modify loan forgiveness under the Paycheck…
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Lavazza to launch hygienic brewer
July 17, 2020
Lavazza Professional, part of the Lavazza Group and comprising the Flavia single-serve brewing systems and Klix vending systems, is gearing up for a September…
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NuZee to package Golden Ratio coffee
July 17, 2020
Nuzee Inc., a single-serve coffee producer, has signed a co-packing agreement with Golden Ratio, an Austin-based startup that roasts "gold" coffee, according…
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New virtual summit focuses on innovation, customer experience in self-service, kiosk, vending industries
Networld Media websites, Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, are launching a virtual summit that promises to bring attendees the very best in self-service…
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Firestone Financial celebrates 55th anniversary as an equipment industry lender
July 16, 2020
Firestone Financial Llc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Bank, celebrates its 55th anniversary this year as a lender in the amusement, attractions, fitness…
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World Tea Conference + Expo canceled in October
July 16, 2020
Questex, parent company of World Tea Conference + Expo, has canceled the event as the Colorado Convention Center has declared no large-scale events can take…
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Xavier combines self-service with attendants to ensure a safe foodservice operation
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The university is betting that self-service in combination with manual staffing will provide a sanitary meal experience for students.
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Vengo Labs to deploy touchless PPE equipment
July 15, 2020
Vengo Labs, a provider of retail kiosk sampling solutions, will deploy touchless retail technology across its network of 1,400 gyms, schools, retail and…
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July 15, 2020
Convenience services operators in Europe have experienced sales declines of 61% to 99% in April compared to last year on account of COVID-19, according to a…
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PPE demand boosts Fastenal Q2 earnings amid uncertainty
July 15, 2020
Fastenal Co., a maker of industrial supplies and a provider and operator of industrial supply vending machines, reported higher second-quarter earnings, driven…
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NAMA moves headquarters to Washington DC
July 15, 2020
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has relocated its headquarters from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Carla Balakgie, president and CEO, announced…
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