Jim Chapman Joins BMI Merchandise As Regional Sales Manager

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

February 12, 2017

TAGS: Jimmy Chaps, Jim Chapman, BMI Merchandise, David Katz, Bonita Marie International, amusement supplies

Europol Busts Cyber-Criminal Gang Targeting ATMs

TAGS: ATM news, ATM crime, vending, Steven Wilson, Europol's cyber cop, ATM jackpotting

MarylandDC Vending Council Reprises Legislative Day At Maryland Capitol

by Emily Jed

February 9, 2017

TAGS: Maryland/DC Vending Council, vending machine industry, foodservice, Steve Boucher ANNAPOLIS, MD -- The Maryland/DC Vending Council held its newly…

U-Vend Names David Graber CEO COO Exits To Start Up Canadian Master Distributorship

by Emily Jed

February 9, 2017

TAGS: U-Vend Inc., U-Vend CEO, David Graber, Raymond Meyers, UVend Group of Cos., Mini Melts-branded vending machines, vending, ice cream vending machine …

AMI Entertainment Acquires European Jukebox Leader NSM Music Group Ltd

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

February 8, 2017

TAGS: jukebox, vending, digital music, Internet jukebox, AMI Entertainment Network, NSM Music Group Ltd., NSM Music acquisition, NSM jukeboxes, Mike Maas…

CMG Vending And The Preschels Sued For Copyright Infringement For 150000

February 8, 2017

TAGS: operator contract infringement, Amusement and Music Owners Association of New York Inc., Howard Preschel, Laurence Preschel, CMG Vending, Danny…

High-Tech Alliance Plans Smart Vending Platform Aaeon Kii Will Unveil Solution At NAMA OneShow

by Emily Jed

February 8, 2017

TAGS: Aaeon Technologies Inc., Asus Group, Kii Corp., Internet of Things vending machine solution, cloud-based smart vending platform, Masanari Arai, Paul…

IAAPA Opens Registration Leadership Conference 2017 Mar 8-10

February 8, 2017

TAGS: International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, IAAPA Leadership Conference 2017, Bob Weis, Walt Disney Imagineering

NAMA Extends OneShow Early Registration Deadline To Feb 14

February 8, 2017

TAGS: National Automatic Merchandising Association, 2017 NAMA OneShow, One Show vending exhibit, OneShow registration CHICAGO -- The National Automatic…

USA Technologies Rolls Out Cashless Payment Technologies For Six Pepsi Bottlers

by Emily Jed

February 8, 2017

TAGS: vending, cashless vending, mobile payments, USAT, USA Technologies Inc., Pepsi Cola bottling franchisees in North and South Carolina, Carolina…

Add Game To Promotion To Boost Sales And Strengthen Client Loyalty

TAGS: Vending Times columnist, OCS salespeople, office coffee service, office coffee sales, OCS education, OCS customer service, coffee business, office…

Does Coffee Production Really Need HACCP Process Controls?

TAGS: Vending Times columnist, vending, office coffee service, OCS editorial, coffee industry, coffee market, coffee roasting, Heritage Coffee, Kevin Daw…

Elyssa Allahyar-Steiner Joins Cantaloupe Systems As Marketing Manager

by Emily Jed

February 7, 2017

TAGS: Cantaloupe Systems Inc., vending industry technology, Elyssa Allahyar-Steiner, Cantaloupe Systems marketing directory, cashless vending, cloud-based…

Kansas Teen Turns High School Locker Into Vending Machine

by Emily Jed

February 7, 2017

TAGS: vending machine in locker, Valley Center High School, locker soda vending machine, Blake Hawkins, Soda Locker VALLEY CENTER, KS -- An…

NAMA Urges Vending Operators To Continue Calorie-Disclosure Compliance Amid Obamacare Repeal

by Emily Jed

February 7, 2017

TAGS: vending machine calorie disclosure, Executive Order related to the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, National Automatic Merchandising…

Fiji Water Unveils Slim And Sleek Bottle Redesign

by Emily Jed

TAGS: new Fiji bottle design, vending, bottled water news, >Fiji Water LOS ANGELES -- Fiji Water's bottles now sport a slimmer and sleeker design.

Fogdog Introduces Hydrodynamic Cold Brew Coffees And Teas

by Emily Jed

TAGS: Fogdog Cold Brew, cold-brew coffee, cold-brew tea, cold brew, vending, Alex Siow SAN FRANCISCO -- Fogdog Cold Brew, a Bay Area startup, is…

Twinings Expands Earl Grey Tea Lineup

by Emily Jed

TAGS: office coffee service, OCS supplies, Twinings North America, Earl Grey teas, new Earl Grey floral and bold flavors NEW YORK CITY -- Twinings…

AMI Entertainment Releases Music Videos For Canadian Jukebox Market

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

February 6, 2017

TAGS: AMI Entertainment, Canadian jukebox market, AMI jukebox, AMI music video, NGX Ultra, Rowe jukebox, NGX music video upgrade, digital music…

AMOA-New York Will Honor Betsons Nina Byron At April 24 Awards Gala

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

February 6, 2017

TAGS: Amusement and Music Owners of New York, AMOA-NY 2017 Awards Dinner, AMOA-New York, Nina Byron, Betson Enterprises, H. Betti Industries, jukebox…