Keurig K-Duo Essentials Home Brewer Is First To Offer Ground Coffee Brewing Option

by Emily Jed

BURLINGTON, MA -- New for home users, and perhaps a glimpse at things to come for the away-from-home market, is the Keurig K-Duo Essentials multifunction…

NAMA CEO Carla Balakgie Authors Op Ed On Truck Driver Shortage Ahead Of Fly-In

by Emily Jed

Carla Balakgie WASHINGTON, DC -- National Automatic Merchandising Association chief executive Carla Balakgie authored an OpEd on the truck driver shortage that…

Political Analyst Amy Walter Keynotes NAMA 2019 Fly-In Dinner

by Emily Jed

Amy Walter WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced that Amy Walter, national editor of Cook Political Report and host…

Sell more stuff Impulse Snacks Sales Might Be On A Downtrend

Paul Schlossberg What is happening with impulse snack sales? Obviously an impulse purchase, whether for a snack or something else, is unplanned. We all do it.

Setting Your Company Apart From The Competition

Mike Ferguson - VMAC Solutions Are you the copycat of your competitors? Are you a follower instead of a leader? Being a copycat doesn't distinguish you from…

UK Distributor Acquires Rock-Ola Plans New 45-RPM Vinyl Jukebox

by Tim Sanford

WEYBRIDGE, England -- British games and jukebox entrepreneur Alexander Walder-Smith has acquired Rock-Ola from its former owner, Glenn Streeter. He plans to…

Aramark Caters To Fans On National Hot Dog Day On July 17 With Crowd-Pleasing Innovations

by Emily Jed

July 14, 2019

PHILADELPHIA -- Aramark is celebrating National Hot Dog Day, July 17, with a decadent selection of a dozen loaded hot dogs, sausages and vegan dogs at the…

EAG International Expo 2020 Targets Wider Entertainment Spectrum

by Tim Sanford

July 14, 2019

LONDON -- The organizers of next year's EAG International Expo report that they are extending invitations to potential exhibitors across many new…

Sell more stuff Do You Know The Largest Employer In Your State? What About In Your City Or Local Area?

Paul Schlossberg USA Today ran a listing article - " Who is the largest employer in your state? Walmart top in nation with Amazon second ." Can you say who the…

AMOA-NY Releases Souvenir Video Of Its 2019 Man Of The Year Jukebox Artist Award Gala

by Tim Sanford

NEW YORK CITY -- The Amusement and Music Owners of New York has announced the availability of the souvenir video commemorating this year's Man of the Year…

Pam Gilbert Exits NAMA After 26 Years Of Service

by Emily Jed

PAM GILBERT CHICAGO -- National Automatic Merchandising Association member communities director Pam Gilbert is leaving the organization effective July 17 after…

Aramark To Provide Full College Tuition For Hourly Employees

by Emily Jed

PHILADELPHIA -- Aramark announced that it will provide the opportunity for eligible hourly employees in the U.S. to receive full tuition coverage for college…

Automated Services Appoints Francesca Loparco Marketing VP

by Tim Sanford

FRANCESCA LOPARCO GASTONIA, NC -- Francesca Loparco has been named vice-president of marketing for Automated Services International, Inc. a family-owned…

Generation Next Pilots Print Mates Kiosks At Bed Bath Beyond

by Emily Jed

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc., maker of Reis& Irvy's frozen dessert vending machines, said it will kick off a pilot for its recently…

Nayax First Data Partner To Advance Cashless Payment In Singapore

by Tim Sanford

SINGAPORE -- Nayax reports that it has joined forces with First Data Singapore to make its services available to more Southeast Asian nations. This service…

Tigapo Appoints Industry Veteran Ted Parson As Director Of Sales

by Tim Sanford

TED PARSON TEL AVIV, Israel and NEW YORK CITY -- Tigapo , which has developed a cloud-based arcade management and monetization system , has appointed Ted…

World Peas Adds Ranch Variety To Peatos Line

by Emily Jed

LOS ANGELES -- World Peas's Peatos plant-based snacks are now available in a ranch flavor. Peatos is made with peas and lentils as a substitute to the corn…

Lieberman Cos Relocates To Modern Facilities In Bloomington MN

July 9, 2019

BLOOMINGTON, MN -- Lieberman Cos. , a pioneering music, amusement and vending distributorship, has announced that it is moving its headquarters up the street.

Swiss Miss Debuts Caf Blends Coffee And Cocoa Mix

by Emily Jed

CHICAGO -- Conagra Brands Inc. has introduced Swiss Miss Café Blends, a new recipe made with premium imported cocoa and real espresso coffee. The soluble…

TNS Report Shows Alternative And Cashless Payments Adoption At Inflection Point With Security A Concern To Wider Usage

by Emily Jed

RESTON, VA -- In a study commissioned by a leading global provider of data communications and interoperability solutions, Transaction Network Services (TNS…