Aramark Buys Avendra And AmeriPride In Deals Totaling 235 Billion

October 17, 2017

PHILADELPHIA -- Contract foodservice giant Aramark has agreed to buy Avendra LLC, a hospitality procurement service majority owned by Marriott International…

Hostess CEO Bill Toler Announces Retirement

October 17, 2017

KANSAS CITY, MO -- Hostess Brands Inc. said chief executive Bill Toler will retire effective Mar. 1 or sooner if a replacement can be found. He is widely…

Moss Distributing Donates To American Red Cross Harvey Relief

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

October 17, 2017

DES MOINES, IA -- Moss Distributing, headquartered here, said it has concluded a successful fundraising campaign to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey in…

Nonprofit Service Organization Honors Memory Of Allen Duke Tutors Aspiring Accountants

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

October 17, 2017

DURANGO, CO -- On March 18, two days after his 23rd birthday, Allen Duke was struck and killed by an SUV. Allen is the son of amusement industry veteran Brian…

De Jong Duke Celebrates 60th Anniversary Of Its First Coffee Venders

by Tim Sanford

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands -- De Jong Duke hosted a two-day gala here for its customers, suppliers and friends to mark its 120th anniversary in business and 60th…

NAC Petition Drive Aims To Prompt Visas Authorization Of Currency Conversion At US ATMs

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The National ATM Council Inc. is running a petition drive that is requesting Visa's authorization of dynamic currency conversion at ATMs…

New Yorks Vending Trade Gathers For Annual Luckower Golf Outing And Dinner Meeting

by Emily Jed

BRONX, NY The New York State Automatic Vending Association held its seventh annual Herb Luckower golf tournament and dinner meeting on Sept. 26 at the Pelham…

Sales Coaching Is The Difference Between Hitting And Missing Goals

Salespeople go by many trendy names: account executive, marketing representative, team member or professional sales specialist. However, a new name doesn't…

Crane Updates Vending Route Driver And Service Tech Apps Single-Screen Planogram View Among Enhancements

by Emily Jed

October 16, 2017

WILLISTON, SC -- Crane Merchandising Systems , a Crane Co. company, said it is releasing the latest set of updates for its route driver and service tech mobile…

Leadrop Connects Vending Operators To Exchange Prospects

by Emily Jed

October 16, 2017

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA -- Leadrop has expanded its pay-per-click lead-generation service to vending machine operators. The online B2B marketplace allows business…

Andamiros Baseball Pro Junior Offers Same Great Features In Compact Arcade Format

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

October 14, 2017

Bars, street spots, small gamerooms with limited space can now accommodate popular skill game GARDENA, CA -- New from Andamiro USA Corp. is Baseball Pro…

Brand Vending Products Announces Sqwishland Desert Extension Debuts Battle Tats

PHOENIX -- Brand Vending Products has announced the debut of Sqwishland Desert for 1" bulk vending capsules. It's the latest addition to the popular franchise…

Stern And IFPAs Heads-Up Pinball Championship Collocates With Big Buck In Vegas Oct 27-28

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

October 12, 2017

LAS VEGAS -- With more than $100,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, players from around the world are vying for a coveted spot at the 2017 Big Buck World…

Berkshire Food Gives 1000 ePort Order To USA Technologies Inc

MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. said Berkshire Food Inc., a Canteen Vending franchise based in Danbury, CT, is widening its cashless footprint with 1,00…

Boyds Coffee Introduces Cold Brew Concentrate

PORTLAND, OR -- Boyd's Coffee is introducing a cold brew coffee concentrate for foodservice customers, offering a 12-month shelf life for easier shipping and…

Five Star Soars Past 750 Micromarkets With 100 More Coming Soon

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Five Star Food Service , a Canteen Vending franchise based here, said it is growing its micromarket line of business at its fastest pace…

Frito-Lay Growth Offsets Beverage Slump In PepsiCos Third Quarter

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Inc.'s profit climbed in the third quarter despite a drop in demand for its beverages in the United States, thanks to a surge in sales…

Immersive Disney Institute Experience Highlights Executive Forum Dec6-8 Orlando FL

by Emily Jed

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association's Executive Forum , will take place Dec. 6-8 at the Four Seasons Orlando. Geared exclusively toward…

Mrs Freshleys Unveils Emoji-Iced Creme-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

THOMASVILLE, GA -- Now available from Mrs. Freshley's are Emoji cupcakes, designed to entertain cupcake-lovers who make use of the popular symbols in their…

Payment Alliance International Launches Mobile ATM Servicing App

LOUISVILLE, KY -- Payment Alliance International , the nation's largest, privately held ATM provider, has released its PAI Mobile app to providing anytime…