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Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade opens Minnesota location
February 23, 2024
Betson Enterprises, a Carlstadt, New Jersey-based distributor of arcade and amusement equipment, parts and service, recently completed a 20-piece game room…
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Private equity firm acquires Arctic Industries, Store It Cold
February 23, 2024
Kinzie Capital Partners LP, a private equity firm based in Chicago, has acquired Arctic Industries and Store It Cold, portfolio companies of Stoic Holdings…
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Nestle lifts 2023 earnings despite sale dip
February 22, 2024
Nestle S.A. lifted its 2023 earnings against a slight sales decline, impacted by soft consumer demand, capacity constraints and a temporary supply disruption…
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Keurig Dr Pepper boosts Q4, FY 2023 sales, earnings
February 22, 2024
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. boosted its Q4 and FY 2023 sales and earnings against the prior year periods, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:
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Primo Water boosts Q3, FY 2023 revenue, earnings mixed
February 22, 2024
Primo Water Corp., a provider of sustainable drinking water solutions in North America and Europe, lifted its Q4 and FY 2023 revenue over the prior year…
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Miami soccer stadium intros Zippin outdoor checkout-free solution
February 22, 2024
Chase Stadium, the home of the Miami CF soccer team, has introduced an outdoor, checkout-free store provided by Zippin, according to the Zippin website.
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Industry loses sports betting kiosk inventor John English
February 22, 2024
John English (Image: LinkedIn) John English, an inventor of sports betting kiosks, passed away on Saturday in Las Vegas, his home town…
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Coffee machine camera irks Amazon warehouse employees
February 22, 2024
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Maple Grove, Minnesota, have complained about a camera in a coffee machine operated by Canteen. The employees felt the camera…
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Code Factory teams with Creoir on Voice Topping solution for self service
February 21, 2024
Code Factory, a provider of speech software and assistive technology, has teamed with Creoir, a provider of voice enabled and IoT products, to introduce…
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JDE Peet’s 2023 earnings slide despite higher revenue; Russia sanctions raise questions
February 21, 2024
JDE Peet's, which is owned by JAB Holdings and owns Peet's Coffee, Douwe Egberts, Jacobs and other brands, reported declining profits against a slight revenue…
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Baby supply vending venture debuts in Massachusetts
February 21, 2024
Shoppers at Dartmouth Mall in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, who find themselves in need of baby supplies will be able to purchase them from the Mama-mergency…
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Vending upgrade pushes Zero Gravity to higher sales
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
As a result of the changes made since Ed Golebiowski acquired the Zero Gravity Trampoline Park in 2022, the arcade, food and beverage revenue quadrupled from…
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Campbell Soup taps PepsiCo’s Anthony Kyles for meals/ beverages
February 21, 2024
Anthony Kyles (Photo: Campbell Soup Co.) Campbell Soup Co. has named Anthony Kyles as chief customer officer, meals and beverages, effective March…
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Longtime Kiosk Marketplace, Vending Times editor to retire
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Elliot Maras, the editor of Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, will retire Feb. 26. He plans to work on creative writing and travel in his retirement.
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What's the future hold for IADs?
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Independent ATM operators have taken hits on multiple fronts the past years. With falling cash withdrawals, customer resistance to fees and acquisitions, there…
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Middleby suffers Q4, FY 2023 sales declines, earnings mixed
February 20, 2024
Middleby Corp. reported Q4 and FY 2023 sales declines while earnings were mixed compared to the prior year periods, according to a press release. Highlights…
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Guam considers banning tobacco, vape machines
February 20, 2024
Lawmakers in Guam are looking to ban tobacco and vape products from vending machines, according to a Pacific Daily News report.
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Indiana soda bottling facility to close, idling 45
February 20, 2024
Refresco, a soda bottling company based in Evansville, Indiana, has notified the state that it will close its plant, eliminating 45 jobs, according to a…
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California police publicize skimming device on Walmart kiosk
February 19, 2024
Police recently posted a picture of a skimming device after a Walmart employee found the device on a self-checkout kiosk at the Linda, California store near…
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Vending: Convenience for consumers and growth opportunity for restaurants
by Steve Stollman — owner, www.theAutomat.com
Today's food preparation and dispensing technology offers an opportunity for restaurants to make offerings available during off hours. It is also possible to…
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