Hurricanes Challenge Coke Consolidated In Q3

by Emily Jed

November 13, 2017

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Coca‑Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated , the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the U.S., reported operating results for the third quarter…

Ireland Hospital Uses Vending Machine To Tighten Blood-Delivery Controls

by Emily Jed

November 13, 2017

DUBLIN -- A vending machine that dispenses blood at Mater Hospital here is the first of its kind in northern Ireland. Called BloodTrack HemoSafe , the…

NAC Extends Deadline

November 13, 2017

NOVATO, CA-- MVP Financial Equipment Corp. , a Novato, California-based ATM refurbishment, service and parts distribution company, has announced the opening of…

Sega Builds

November 13, 2017

LONDON Bandai Namco launched its first VR Zone site outside of Japan. The new virtual reality attraction is located in London's O2 Hollywood Bowl center . The…

USA Technologies Reports Q1 Loss 19 Revenue Growth

by Emily Jed

November 13, 2017

MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. reported a net loss of $.2 million for its fiscal 2018 first quarter, compared with a net loss of $2.5 million in the…

10th NAMA Coffee Tea And Water Confab Draws 800 Plus To Texas

by Tim Sanford

November 12, 2017

GRAPEVINE, TX -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association recently held its 10th Coffee, Tea & Water conference at the Gaylord Hotel here Nov. 6-8.

Five Star Adds TriTeq Refrigerator-Locking Technology to Micromarkets System-Wide

by Emily Jed

November 12, 2017

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Five Star Food Service , based here, will retrofit its existing micromarket coolers and freezers and equip new ones with TriTeq Lock and…

Hersheys Gold Expands Iconic Chocolate Bar Portfolio

by Emily Jed

November 12, 2017

HERSHEY, PA -- Hershey Co. is adding a new flavor to its namesake portfolio for the fourth time in history -- Hershey's Gold Caramelized Creme Peanuts and…

Nestle USA Acquires Chameleon Cold-Brew

by Emily Jed

November 12, 2017

ARLINGTON, VA -- Nestlé USA is ramping up its presence in the cold-brew space by acquiring Chameleon Cold-Brew .

Unilever Extends RTD Pure Leaf Brand To Fresh-Brewed Hot And Iced Tea

by Emily Jed

November 12, 2017

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ -- Unilever Food Solutions is expanding its popular Pure Leaf iced tea brand beyond its popular ready-to-drink format to whole-leaf and…

Unilever To Acquire Tazo Brand From Starbucks For 384 Million

by Emily Jed

November 12, 2017

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ -- Unilever has agreed to acquire the Tazo specialty tea brand from Starbucks for $384 million. The deal includes the Tazo brand and all…

Automated Retail Giant Swyft Acquires Zoom Systems

by Emily Jed

November 9, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO -- Swyft Inc. said it has acquired fellow automated retail giant Zoom Systems . Following the acquisition, Swyft and Zoom Systems will continue…

Crane And Hershey Are Advertising Award Nominees For Kit Kat Vending Machine Campaign

by Emily Jed

November 9, 2017

WILLISTON, SC -- Crane Merchandising Systems , a Crane Co. company, and Hershey Co. are advertising award nominees for a Kit Kat campaign running on Crane's…

Forto Adds Hersheys Chocolate Coffee Shot

by Emily Jed

November 9, 2017

NEW YORK CITY -- Forto said it has partnered with Hershey Co. to create a chocolate-flavored version of its popular 2-fl.oz. coffee energy shots. Forto's…

LAI To Debut Attendant-Free Virtual Rabbids At IAAPA

by Emily Jed

November 9, 2017

ORLANDO, FL -- LAI Games will unveil Virtual Rabbids: The Big Ride at next week's International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo . The…

Micromarket Know-How Rethinking The Operations Model Will Yield The Best Performance

by Tim Sanford

November 9, 2017

The rapid growth in acceptance of self-checkout installations, the present scope of the market, recent developments and an overview of the micromarket's place…

Visa Payment Wearables For 2018 Olympic Winter Games Will Be Sold Through Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

November 9, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO -- Visa, the exclusive payment technology partner at the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has created NFC-enabled gloves, commemorative…

Intercard Adds Arcade Veteran Todd DeMott To North America Sales Team

November 8, 2017

ST. LOUIS -- Intercard has added arcade-industry veteran,Todd DeMott to its North America sales team. A native of Belmar, NJ, DeMott"grew up beating all the…

LightSpeed And GJ Marketing Announce Partnership

November 8, 2017

ATLANTA, GA -- LightSpeed Automation has signed an agreement with G&J Marketing and Sales to represent part of the LightSpeed product line up in the…

Naperville Police Arrest Trio In Skimming Scam

November 8, 2017

NAPERVILLE, IL The Naperville Police Department has arrested three suspects for continuing a financial crimes enterprise, Class 1 felony, stemming from a…