Sisters open mom care vending machine in mall

March 4, 2024

A Mama Mergency vending machine has opened at the Dartmouth Mall in Massachusetts, according to a South Coast Today report.

IGT, Everi combining forces

March 1, 2024

International Game Technology PLC and Everi Holdings Inc. are combining forces via an agreement in which IGT will separate its Global Gaming and PlayDigital…

University of Waterloo to remove facial recognition vending machines following student complaints

March 1, 2024

The University of Waterloo is removing several smart vending machines manufactured by Invenda Group for using facial recognition technology. Students first…

Intelligent vending machine market to surpass $8B by 2031

March 1, 2024

The intelligent vending machine market value is set to reach $8.2 billion by 2031 according to a report from Transparency Market Research.

Intercard appoints North American sales manager

February 29, 2024

Intercard, a cashless technology company, has appointed Rob Geiger to sales manager for North America. He was previously an account executive, according to a…

BCRS collected 214M containers for recycling

February 29, 2024

The Beverage Container Refund Scheme collected 214 million beverage containers in its reverse vending machines for recycling in 2023 in Malta. This amounts to…

Zen Tech steps into cashless vending

February 29, 2024

Zen Tech International Bhd is moving in to the cashless vending machine industry via a collaboration with MYRingkas Sdn Bhd, according to a report at The…

Carvana expands West Coast footprint

February 28, 2024

Carvana is expanding its West Coast footprint with a car vending machine in San Diego.

Takeoff partners with Knapp for grocery fulfillment tech

February 28, 2024

Takeoff and Knapp announced an expanded partnership to accelerate innovation in e-grocery fulfillment technologies, according to a press release.

Self-order kiosks keep Brooklyn 'video game restaurant' in the black

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-order kiosks have helped allow Action Burger to expand as video game restaurant. Customers pay with credit or cash at three self-serve kiosks.

Veteran Affairs CX leader talks customer service strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

John Boerstler, chief veterans experience officer at the Veterans Experience Office in the Department of Veterans Affairs, shares the strategy his office takes…

Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires Carpet Capital Vending

February 27, 2024

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Carpet Capital Vending allowing for expansion in the North Georgia region.

Self-Service Kiosks: Business Benefits and Uses

Self service kiosks are becoming vital parts of many businesses. But what is a self service kiosk and why is it so important to think about?

The gold revolution comes to ATMs

by Cheryl Conner — Blogger/Columnist, Content University

Gold has long remained a stable asset and today that asset is coming to ATMs.

Luckin Coffee surpasses Starbucks in China, posts strong Q4, FY 2023 results

February 23, 2024

Luckin Coffee Inc., a China-based coffee vending pioneer in addition to a nationwide retail coffee house chain, posted significant revenue growth in 2023…

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…

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…

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…

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:

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…