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European Vending Association releases electronic payment specification
February 13, 2020
The European Vending Association has released Version 2 of its electronic payment specification, bringing changes and updates in order to be easily understood…
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Blind Merchants to host Second City training in Chicago April 14-17
February 13, 2020
The National Association of Blind Merchants will host a training opportunity at its upcoming BLAST (Business Leadership and Superior Training) Conference by…
read nowStern cites progress in flipper game renaissance
February 13, 2020
An international series of launch parties is planned for Stern's new Stranger Things flipper game beginning on Feb. 14, with events planned across the U.S. and…
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Copper Moon Coffee tabs Ken Shea & Associates
February 13, 2020
Copper Moon Coffee has hired Ken Shea & Associates to support the Copper Moon brand in the vending, office coffee and foodservice trade…
read nowChina’s VMF 2020 vending show postponed due to coronavirus
February 13, 2020
VMF 2020, the 2020 Guangzhou International Vending Machines and Self-Service Facilities Fair, has been rescheduled for May 10-12 on account of the novel…
read nowFerrara Candy to add 500 employees at new distribution site
February 13, 2020
Ferrara Candy is constructing a distribution complex in DeKalb, Illinois, which will employ 500 people by spring, according to a Chicago Tribune report.
read nowCoolgreens names VP of business development
February 12, 2020
Mary Beth McGehee Mary Beth McGehee, who spent more than 23 years working for Aramark Refreshment Services, has joined Coolgreens as vice president of…
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Will consumer privacy laws snag biometric verification?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A pair of lawsuits against Compass Group USA seek damages over the way the company collects and stores biometric information from fingerprint readers on…
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The Venders to build 100+ CBD kiosks
February 12, 2020
The Venders, an automated retailing manufacturer, has signed agreements to build over 100 "OLLI" kiosks designed to distribute CBD products in convenience…
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Embed teams with Midwest Coin Concepts on unmanned entertainment arcades
February 7, 2020
Embed, a Carrollton, Texas-based provider of cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, has…
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Selecta introduces micro market concept in Spain
February 7, 2020
Selecta, one of Europe's leading route-based unattended self-service providers, has introduced its micro market workplace solution, Foodie's, in Spain. The…
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US restaurants vs coronavirus: The very real things US brands can do now
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
No, the coronavirus is not a major health threat in the U.S. at this time. But the fact is, that could quickly change, and there are some very real…
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U-Select-It to support NAMA public health effort with product rebates
February 5, 2020
U-Select-It Inc. has announced its support of the National Automatic Merchandising Association's public health commitment to increase healthy snacks in vending…
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Visa Inc to change credit card rates
February 5, 2020
Visa Inc. plans to change the rates merchants pay for accepting credit cards, according to a Bloomberg report.
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Xpresso Delight teams with multi-unit franchisee on DC/Virginia expansion
February 5, 2020
Joshua Kovacs, a multi-unit franchisee and franchise development CEO, has signed an agreement with Xpresso Delight, a provider of an automated cafe service to…
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7-Eleven debuts cashierless store at headquarters
February 5, 2020
7-Eleven has opened the doors to its first cashierless store, located at its Irving, Texas headquarters.
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Crane Payment Innovations acquires Cummins Allison
February 4, 2020
Crane Payment Innovations, which provides banknote and coin validation, cashless payment systems, and asset management software, has acquired Cummins Allison…
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Networld Media Group names Elliot Maras editor of Vending Times
February 4, 2020
Elliot Maras has been named editor of Vending Times, a role he will hold in addition to his existing role as editor of Kiosk Marketplace, a position he has…
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New DNP small footprint dye sub-printer offers multiple formats
February 4, 2020
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. has announced a lightweight dye-sublimation printer, the DNP QW410, which weighs less than 13 pounds and is designed to make it…
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Amazon Go store to offer fountain soda, espresso, hot foods
February 4, 2020
The Amazon Go store in San Francisco's financial district at 300 California St. will be selling hot food, espresso and fountain soda when it reopens in the…
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