Scott Braverman Dies At 65 Bulk Vending Was Among The Entrepreneurs Early Endeavors

July 31, 2017

CHICAGO -- Scott Braverman, a longtime member of the coin-op community, died of brain cancer on July 28. He was 65. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin…

Texting Skimmers Found On Gas Pump Cashless Readers In NYC

July 31, 2017

NEW YORK CITY -- Security expert Brian Krebs has published a report about skimming devices employing text-messaging functions on gas pumps here. A new criminal…

Vengo Partners With National Media Company To Accelerate Monetization Of Growing Network

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

July 31, 2017

NEW YORK CITY -- Vengo Labs said it has partnered with Pivot Media Ventures , which specializes in creating digital and physical brand campaigns, to add…

Hyosung Wins Key Element In ATM Patent Dispute With Diebold Nixdorf

July 30, 2017

IRVING, TX -- Nautilus Hyosung America (Hyosung), the largest ATM provider in the U.S., said that the U.S. International Trade Commission has issued its final…

Team Dart 2018 Will Move To The Westgate Las Vegas

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

July 30, 2017

MOKENA, IL -- The AMOA- National Dart Association said it is moving the venue for next year's Team Dart tournament to the Westgate Las Vegas Resort &…

NENs Two-Day Auction To Draw Record Number Of Participants Bidding Begins Today At 10 AM

July 29, 2017

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX -- Forecasts for National Entertainment Network Inc.'s auction of surplus equipment are looking optimistic. Said to be among the largest…

USA Technologies Public Offering Earns 431 Million

by Emily Jed

MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. announced the closing of its underwritten public offering of 9,583,332 shares of its common stock at $4.50 per share. The…

Comedian Bryan Callen To Headline SEVA Convention

by Emily Jed

July 28, 2017

Bryan Callen MIRIMAR BEACH, FL -- Actor-comedian Bryan Callen promises to have the crowd laughing as the featured entertainer the Southeastern Vending…

Coca-Cola To Replace Coke Zero In US Q2 Revenues Rise

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

July 27, 2017

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co. announced this week that its zippo-calorie Coke Zero would henceforth be known as Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. The company said that the…

Crane Co Acquires Microtronic AG For 18 Million

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

July 27, 2017

STAMFORD, CT -- Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, said it has acquired Microtronic AG , a leading maker of…

Crane Co Reports Second-Quarter Results Payment Systems And Vending Machine Sales Climb 3

by Emily Jed

July 27, 2017

STAMFORD, CT -- Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products and vending machines, reported second-quarter 2017 earnings of…

Gores Group Acquires Jukebox Pioneer AMI Entertainment Network

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

July 27, 2017

LOS ANGELES -- Global investment firm Gores Group said it has acquired jukebox music provider AMI Entertainment Network from Harbour Group Industries. Gores…

Connecticuts Largest Mall Will Welcome Dave Busters In Spring 2018

July 25, 2017

MILFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Post Mall , the largest shopping mall in the Nutmeg State, said it plans to add a Dave & Buster's restaurant and amusement…

Golden Tee 2018 Begins Shipping On Sept 25

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

July 24, 2017

VERNON HILLS, IL -- Incredible Technologies announced that Golden Tee 2018, the latest update to the popular video golf game franchise, will begin shipping on…

Twix Peanut Butter Makes Comeback

by Emily Jed

July 24, 2017

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ -- Mars Chocolate North America's Twix peanut butter variety will return in September. It will join original Twix, along with the Dark and…

Three Square Begins Testing RFID Chip Implants Enabling Cashless Payments And Access At Firms Micromarkets

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

RIVER FAL LS,WA -- Three Square Market is offering its employees the opportunity to volunteer for surgical implantation of an RFID chip. Once implanted, the…

Apriva And Parlevel Complete Cashless Integration For Micromarket Kiosks

by Emily Jed

July 23, 2017

Parlevel's micromarket solution is now integrated with Apriva's payment gateway platform, according to an announcement from both companies. The integration…

Advocacy Groups Sue NYC To Block Early Menu-Labeling Enforcement

by Emily Jed

July 20, 2017

NEW YORK CITY -- Four groups representing c-stores, restaurants and grocery stores are suing New York City in an effort to stop it from prematurely enforcing…

Anthony Mauriello And Tabitha Burke Join Generation Next Franchise Brands

by Tim Sanford

SAN DIEGO, CA -- Generation Next Franchise Brands said it has hired Anthony Mauriello as general counsel and Tabitha Burke as vice-president of franchise…

Royal Cup And Partner Clients Donate 70000 To Neverthirst From Roar Coffee Sales

by Emily Jed

BIRMINGHAM, AL -- Coffee roaster Royal Cup Inc. and 600 of its partner clients reportedly raised $68,162.05 to date for Neverthirst , an international…