Amusement industry players adjust operations in response to coronavirus

Some amusement machine providers are makng adjustments to their operations in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Equipment supply chains struggle with coronavirus disruption

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service equipment manufacturers have experienced supply chain disruptions, especially those who source products from China.

Webinar today will address responding to COVID-19

March 16, 2020

The Consumer Brands Association will present a webinar on responding to the COVID-19 outbreak today, March 16, from 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. ET, the National Automatic…

PayRange app to help vending and laundry machine users with insufficient funds

March 16, 2020

PayRange Inc., a network for everyday purchases, has launched a program to support to payment app users at apartments, dorms and other unattended retail…

NAMA to decide by April 6 on status of Nashville show

March 16, 2020

The National Automatic Merchandising Association will decide by April 6 whether or not the 2020 show planned for May 6-8 at Music City Center in Nashville will…

Aramark, Compass and Sysco stocks tumble from coronavirus

March 16, 2020

The stocks of Aramark, Compass Group and Sysco lost value last week following the expansion of the COVID-19 virus, according to a Yahoo News report. Aramark's…

Turkish firm develops vending machine to dispense masks, wipes, disinfectants

March 16, 2020

A Turkish company has developed a vending machine to sell protective masks, wipes and disinfectants in public places, according to a Hurriyet Daily News report.

Andamiro USA announces measures to prevent coronavirus

March 16, 2020

Andamiro USA, an amusement machine manufacturer, has advised customers about its measures to prevent coronavirus contamination in the coming weeks, according…

Coronavirus outbreak raises questions about digital payments and cash

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

The coronavirus pandemic has raised a number of concerns about whether consumers would shift towards digital payments amid concerns about cash handling and…

PAI launches ATM management via mobile

Payment Alliance International has created suite of tools that allow users to automatically manage key ATM functions, including, remote management services…

LAI Games wins AMOA innovator award

March 13, 2020

LAI Games won the Amusement & Music Operators Association Innovator Award for HYPERpitch, the single or double-player baseball-style pitching game that…

Randolph Career and Technical school to hold AOC meeting in Philadelphia

March 13, 2020

The Randolph Career and Technical Advisory Academy in Philadelphia will hold its Advanced Electronics Occupational Advisory Committee meeting 2 to 4 p.m. on…

US Foods to acquire Smart Foodservice for $970 million

March 13, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. has agreed to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. for $97…

Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo stays on schedule May 10-12

March 13, 2020

The 16th Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo will be held on schedule, May 10-12, at the China Import & Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, as China makes…

Keurig Dr Pepper names Leyva president, international and business development

March 13, 2020

Mauricio Leyva Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. named Mauricio Leyva to the newly-created role of president, international and business development. Reporting…

Stern Pro Circuit Championship postponed

March 12, 2020

Due to the recent developments surrounding COVID-19 and concerns for the health and safety of guests, players and staff, the Stern Pro Circuit Championship…

Banks farm out offsite ATM maintenance, cash replenishment

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

Banks are increasingly outsourcing more sophisticated and remote ATM maintenance to outside firms.

Avanti Markets’ updated app simplifies user registrations

March 12, 2020

Avanti Markets, a micro market provider, has announced the release of its new mobile app which includes an improved user interface experience and…

Digital Signage Expo postponed

March 12, 2020

The Digital Signage Expo, originally scheduled for March 31 to April 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, has been postponed to late summer or early fall…

Coca-Cola advises Atlanta headquarters employees to work remotely

March 12, 2020

The Coca-Cola Co. asked employees at its world headquarters in Atlanta to work remotely Tuesday on a test basis over concerns about coronavirus, according to…