Florida court approves self-serve wine, beer machines

February 4, 2020

A Florida appeals court has given the green light to automated beer and wine dispensers, according to an Associated Press report. The state's Department of…

Uncle Buck’s FishBowl Grill continues cashless technology rollout

February 4, 2020

Intercard recently installed its cashless technology at the new fun center at the Uncle Buck's FishBowl & Grill restaurant at the Bass Pro Shop location in…

Coca-Cola Reports Strong Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2019

by VT Staff

The Coca-Cola Co. reported another quarter of strong growth, along with achieving or exceeding all guidance for the full year 2019. The company continued to…

Lavazza Professional Teams With Kotkamills On Recyclable Vending Cup

by VT Staff

Kotkamills, a Finland based manufacturer of fully recyclable barrier boards, has signed a significant collaboration agreement with Lavazza Professional. As a…

Sysco To Outsource Customer Service Employees In Cost Cutting Move

by VT Staff

Sysco plans to outsource all of its U.S. customer service employees, in a cost-cutting move, according to an MSN.com report. The company said in an internal…

Westrock Coffee Co To Acquire SD Coffee Tea From Cott Corp

by VT Staff

Westrock Coffee Co., LLC has agreed to acquire S&D Coffee & Tea from Cott Corp. for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release. The transaction…

Networld Media Group Acquires Vending Times

by VT Staff

February 1, 2020

Networld Media Group , a business-to-business media communications company specializing in digital media, associations and events in the tech, banking, retail…

Compass Sued For Privacy Violation Over Biometric Vending Machines

by VT Staff

COOK COUNTY, Ill. An Illinois woman has sued Compass Group USA, parent company of Canteen, for collecting and storing thumbprints at is biometric vending…

EAG 2020 Planners Applaud Strong Turnout And Innovative Exhibits

by Tim Sanford

LONDON, England The 2020 Entertainment, Attractions & Gaming International Expo rang in the new year and decade with a lively, diverse and…

Convenience Stores Discover The Micromarket

Maybe you thought that we, our industry, had micromarkets all to ourselves. Wrong! That era has ended. If you don't believe me, you should read two recent…

NYC Council Requires Retailers To Accept Cash Bans Noncash Charge

by Tim Sanford

NEW YORK CITY -- The City Council has passed a bill that will prevent local retail businesses from refusing to accept cash, or levying a surcharge on cash…

Philadelphia Vending Repair Program Raises Funds For NAMA Visit

by Tim Sanford

PHILADELPHIA, PA-- The Vending Repair Program run by the Philadelphia School District is seeking support for sending four of its students to the 2020 NAMA…

Embed Apex Celebrate Opening Of Latest Apex FEC In Albany NY

by Tim Sanford

January 25, 2020

DALLAS, TX-- Embed, a Helix Leisure company, reports that it has completed its third installation with the Apex Entertainment organization. The new Apex Albany…

Incredible Technologies Power Events Team Up For Golden Tee Tour

by Tim Sanford

January 25, 2020

LINCOLNSHIRE, IL-- Incredible Technologies has announced the rollout of the National Golden Tee Tour, a six-city, seven-event tournament circuit presented and…

Wolf Pack Part III: Jam’em Up and Flip’em Over

Larry Fresno, owner of the 17-route Neighborhood Vending Co.,was drained and exhausted physically, but even more so emotionally. He knew the nightmare he found…

ATM Council warns members about bomb attacks on machines in Florida

by Tim Sanford

January 22, 2020

The National ATM Council reports that state and federal authorities, including the FBI, are investigating a series of bomb attacks on automated teller machines…

Intercard Shows Latest Patron-Focused Tech At IAAPA FEC Summit

BILL ALLEN RACHELLE GRANGER ST. LOUIS, MO-- Intercard reports that its North American sales manager Bill Allen and sales representative Rachelle Granger will…

Aramark Announces Programs To Bolster Supply Chain Diversity

by Emily Jed

PHILADELPHIA -- Aramark announced a partnership with Certify My Company to assist self-classified suppliers in obtaining third-party diversity certifications.

Betson to hold Myrtle Beach open house

by Emily Jed

January 19, 2020

Betson Southeast will hold its annual open house on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Kingston Plantation Brighton Tower in Myrtle Beach, SC. The open house, from 1…

Coca-Cola Unveils Powerade Innovations To Fuel And Refuel Everyday Athletes

by Emily Jed

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola's Powerade is expanding its product lineup for the first time in over a decade with two new zero-sugar innovations that offer functional…