International Vending Alliance Offers Members Parlevels VMS

by Emily Jed

September 4, 2017

SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Parlevel Systems has partnered with the International Vending Alliance , a Netherlands-based network of regional vending operations, to…

Jason Eberstein Joins NAMA As State And Federal Affairs Director

by Emily Jed

September 4, 2017

CHICAGO -- Jason Eberstein has joined the National Automatic Merchandising Association as director of state and federal affairs. His appointment is part of the…

Kansas Citys History Vendor Dispenses Interactive Lessons

September 4, 2017

KANSAS CITY, MO -- A three-column flat vending machine that dispenses free images of days gone by in City Market Park here and the historic surrounding…

National Bulk Vendors Association Begins Membership Drive

September 4, 2017

PHOENIX -- Aiming to attract new blood and bring back old former members, the National Bulk Vendors Association has kicked of a new membership drive. As part…

TrainerTainment Adds Kim Wheeler To Sales And Training Team

by Emily Jed

September 4, 2017

DALLAS -- Kim Wheeler has joined TrainerTainment as a sales and training specialist. Wheeler has five years of experience in the family entertainment industry…

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Casts Doubt On Putting Harriet Tubman On 20 Bill

by Emily Jed

September 2, 2017

WASHINGTON -- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he won't commit to an Obama administration decision to replace Andrew Jackson with African-American…

Futurist Jim Carroll To Keynote NAMAs Coffee Tea and Water Conference Nov 6

by Emily Jed

CHICAGO -- Futurist and innovation expert Jim Carroll will kick off the National Automatic Merchandising Association's Coffee, Tea and Water conference as the…

Accent Food Services Resumes Limited Operations Ramps Up Harvey Relief Efforts

by Emily Jed

August 31, 2017

PFLUGERVILLE, TX -- Accent Food Services president and chief executive Josh Rosenberg said the vending company has restored "moderate operations" now that the…

Nayax Will Donate Percentage Of September VPOS Sales To Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

by Emily Jed

HUNT VALLEY, MD -- Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, Nayax LLC said it will donate 5% of new sales of VPOS cashless payment solution for…

Tim Marlega Rejoins Bandai Namco

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- Bandai Namco Amusement America Inc. has welcomed Tim Marlega back to the team after a two-year absence. He previously had served as a…

AMI Jukeboxes Help Hurricane Harvey Relief Promotional Screens Make Donating Easy

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

August 30, 2017

PHILADELPHIA -- The Red Cross has deployed a massive response to Hurricane Harvey and needs financial donations to provide immediate disaster relief. To assist…

DOE To Release Half Million Barrels From Strategic Petroleum Reserves To Minimize Post-Harvey Price Spikes

August 30, 2017

WASHINGTON -- The Department of Energy said it is tapping into the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve to mitigate disruptions and subsequent price spikes…

Twin Galaxies Walter Day Does Honors For Guinness At Hugo Awards Bash

by Tim Sanford

August 30, 2017

HELSINKI, Finland -- Walter Day, the former proprietor of the Twin Galaxies arcade (Ottumwa, IA) and organizer of the International Video Game Hall of Fame …

European Regulators Say Selecta Must Divest Finland Operations To Clear Way For Pelican Rouge Acquisition

by Emily Jed

BRUSSELS -- The European Commission has cleared Swiss vending and office coffee service giant Selecta Group 's acquisition of , another large operation. The…

Aramark Begins Plant-Based Culinary Training Program With Humane Society

by Emily Jed

August 29, 2017

PHILADELPHIA -- Aramark has partnered with the Humane Society of the United States to conduct a series of culinary trainings over the next six months to…

Coca-Cola Supports Hurricane Harvey Relief In Local Communities

by Emily Jed

August 29, 2017

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co. and local bottlers are doing their parts to support relief efforts as southeast Texas and affected areas across the Gulf Coast begin…

EPA Authorizes Emergency Waivers In 13 States To Ensure Adequate Fuel Supply

August 29, 2017

WASHINGTON -- As a result of Harvey's ongoing impact on Gulf Coast-area refineries, and its disruption to the fuel distribution system, the Environmental…

NAMA Invites Nominations For 2017 Coffee Legend Recognition

August 29, 2017

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association said it is accepting nominations for this year's Coffee Legend Award. The honor recognizes "an…

PayRange Vending App Offers Users Option To Support Harvey Victims

August 29, 2017

PORTLAND, OR -- PayRange has added a fundraising campaign option within its app to make it easy for users of the cashless payment system to support Hurricane…

Big Banks Waive ATM Fees In Houston Region In Wake Of Hurricane Harvey

August 28, 2017

HOUSTON -- According to local news reports, the largest banks here are waiving ATM fees in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. They are JPMorgan Chase, Bank of…