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Crown Brands LLC Completes Acquisition Of Tomlinson Industries
October 4, 2018
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL -- Crown Brands LLC has acquired Tomlinson Industries (Cleveland, OH). Tomlinson is well-known in the refreshment services industry for its…
read nowUSI Hosts Factory Training Session For NABM BEP Vending Operators
by Tim Sanford
October 3, 2018
DES MOINES, IA U-Select-It Inc. recently hosted an on-site training event for members of the National Association of Blind Merchants at USI's corporate…
read nowVertex Water Products Celebrates 20th Anniversary In POU Business
by Tim Sanford
October 3, 2018
MONTCLAIR, CA Vertex Water Products is marking its 20th year in the pure water industry. The family-owned company was established in 1998 by Hank and Hal…
read nowBetson Northwest Show Spotlights Halo Arcade Game For Xbox Fans
by Tim Sanford
October 2, 2018
VANCOUVER, WA -- Betson will conduct its 9th Annual Betson Specialty Coin Northwest Amusement Showcase at the Hilton Hotel at 301 West 6th St. here from 1…
read nowBetson Relocates Western Office
by Tim Sanford
October 2, 2018
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA Betson Enterprises reports that its Southern California office has moved from Buena Park to new business premises here. The new Betson…
read nowMark Manney Publishes Foodservice Loss Prevention Manual
by Tim Sanford
October 2, 2018
CREEDMOOR, NC Security veteran Mark Manney has published a guidebook on tightening controls in order to minimize costs in foodservice operations. Manney is…
read nowWaterlogic Buys Minnesota Water Water Engineering Technologies
by Tim Sanford
October 2, 2018
CONCORD, CA Waterlogic has announced its acquisition of Minnesota Water (Maplewood, MN) and Water Engineering Technologies (Burien, WA). These two…
read nowLavazza Group Pacts To Acquire Mars Drinks Including Flavia And Klix
by Tim Sanford
October 1, 2018
TURIN, Italy -- The Lavazza Group has announced an agreement to acquire Mars Drinks, including the Flavia and Klix systems, from Mars Inc . The transaction is…
read nowCargo Wins 22M Financing To Support Rideshare Commerce Growth
by Tim Sanford
September 30, 2018
NEW YORK CITY -- In-car commerce provider Cargo has announced a $22 million Series A financing round led by Founders Fund, with additional investment from…
read nowCoca-Cola Concludes Refranchising Of Bottling Operations In North America
by Emily Jed
September 30, 2018
TORONTO -- Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd. (CCCBL) has acquired Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada (CCRC) from Coca-Cola Co. Financial terms were not disclosed. The…
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Coke Machine In China Uses Facial Recognition To Dispense Drinks Reward Recycling
by Emily Jed
September 30, 2018
TIANJIN, CHINA -- Coca-Cola Co. unveiled a vending machine in China that allows consumers to return their used packaging and rewards them for doing so by using…
read nowKeurig Dr Pepper Enters Agreement To Acquire Core Nutrition LLC
by Tim Sanford
September 30, 2018
PLANO, TX -- Keurig Dr Pepper has announced its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Core Nutrition LLC. Core produces Core Hydration, a premium…
read nowMicromarkets Add Flexibility Spur Sales In Vending Operation
September 30, 2018
Do you have bill acceptors on your vending machines? How about cashless devices? Does your company service locations where millennials work? If you answered…
read nowReis Irvys Inks Master Franchise Agreement In Little Rock Arkansas
by Emily Jed
September 30, 2018
SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. said it has signed an exclusive franchise agreement for its Reis & Irvy's frozen yogurt and ice cream…
read nowAMOA Hesch Raffle Grand Prize Is Yamaha Wolverine X2-R ATV
by Tim Sanford
September 28, 2018
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL -- The Amusement & Music Operators Association reports that the grand prize in its annual Wayne E. Hesch Scholarship Foundation raffle is…
read nowAMOA On The Road Education Program Spotlights Todays Key Topics
by Tim Sanford
September 28, 2018
ROSEMONT, IL The Amusement and Music Operators Association is putting the finishing touches on its 2018 On the Road program, which is set for the Rosemont…
read nowAMOA Streamlines Save The Rack Program With Coin-Op Cares Kit
by Tim Sanford
September 28, 2018
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL -- The Amusement and Music Operators Association reports that its popular "Save the Rack" program is gaining additional traction with a…
read nowIowa OMAs Jenny Duede Dies
by Tim Sanford
September 28, 2018
ANKENY, IA -- AMOA reports that its staff and membership were saddened to learn of the death of Iowa Operators of Music and Amusements executive director…
read nowVisa Enables Dynamic Currency Conversion At ATMs Globally Expands Network Services
by Emily Jed
September 27, 2018
FOSTER CITY, CA -- In a victory for ATM operators, Visa is updating its rules and expanding Visa/Plus ATM network services to permit acquirers and ATM…
read nowOasis Receives Patent For In-Car Vending Machine
by Emily Jed
September 26, 2018
CERRITOS, CA -- Oasis Vehicle Refreshments , said it has received the first patent on its intelligent vending system technology for taxis, rental cars and…
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