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Indonesia supports vending machines in public places
November 27, 2023
The government of Indonesia has partnered with a lending institution to support vending machines in public places, according to a tempo.co report.
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Database Dynamics intros sports betting kiosks, software
November 27, 2023
Database Dynamics, a provider of gaming technology, has introduced interactive software designed to elevate and sustain player engagement along with 43-inch…
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Burger King’s self service play in airports: An inside look
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Steven MacArthur-Brooks of Burger King will interview HMSHost's Neil Thompson during a keynote presentation at the Self-Service Innovation Summit on Dec. 5 in…
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E-sports continues its forward march, hits bumps along the road
Upheavals are inevitable for the expanding e-sports sector as the sector undergoes major restructuring.
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Asda Stores selects NCR Atleos for ATM network
November 27, 2023
Asda Stores Ltd., a retailer based in the U.K., has selected NCR Atleos to provide its ATM network. In particular, Atleos will deliver more than 1,20…
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J & J Snack Foods makes record sales, profits in Q4, FY 2023
November 27, 2023
J & J Snack Foods Corp. reported record sales and profits for both Q4 and FY 2024, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:
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How hot, fresh food through self service drives hotter revenues
November 27, 2023
Today's on-the-go consumers are looking for high quality food in nearly all types of locations. Fortunately, self service equipment has evolved to offer top…
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Flowers Foods reports record Q3 2023 sales, suffers loss on legal costs
November 22, 2023
Flowers Food Inc., which owns the Mrs. Freshley's, Tastykake, Nature's Own and other consumer brands, reported record Q3 2023 sales of $1.2 billion but…
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Brainstorm ‘Blue Ribbon’ customer service for unattended retail at Self-Service Innovation Summit
November 22, 2023
During the Self-Service Innovation Summit, Dec. 4-6 in Miami, a panel of retail and technology experts will explore ways retailers are addressing this…
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How Kodak Moments tackles the tech savvy customer: An inside view
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Attendees at the Self-Service Innovation Summit next month in Miami will get an inside view of how the global technology player maintains its service delivery…
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Westrock Coffee lifts Q3 2023 earnings despite sales drop
November 21, 2023
Westrock Coffee Co., a coffee provider to the retail, foodservice, convenience store, travel center and hospitality industries, lifted its Q3 2023 earnings…
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Jones Soda names Jerry Goldner chief growth officer
November 21, 2023
Jerry Goldner (Photo: Jones Soda Co.) Jones Soda Co. has named Jerry Goldner as chief growth officer, bringing more than 30 years of food and…
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Standard AI extends retail platform to cover food, tobacco and beer
November 21, 2023
Standard AI, a San Francisco based provider of AI powered retail self-checkout technology, has extended its Vision platform to include the tobacco, beer and…
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Co-op launches Contactless ATM Access
November 21, 2023
Co-op Solutions launched its Contactless ATM Access for all NCR Atleos ATMs, with Diebold Nixdorf and Hyosung Innovue ATMs to be added in 2024. With this tool…
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Compass Group PLC boosts FY 2023 results
November 20, 2023
Compass Group PLC, the U.K.-based caterer that owns Compass Group North America and Canteen Vending Services, lifted its 2023 revenue and profit over the prior…
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6 ways to boost holiday footfall at your hot drink stations
by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending
Whatever hot drink machines you offer, there are plenty of ways to keep things fresh this holiday season, so get the mince pies in, put up the lights and share…
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M&A activity heats up the entertainment space
The growth of M&A activity is to be expected given the vulnerability that some properties experienced during the global health crisis versus the rapid growth…
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NAMA urges DOE to reconsider energy efficiency standards
November 20, 2023
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has urged the Department of Energy to reconsider proposed energy efficiency standards for commercial…
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Energy beverage Yerbaé taps CL Vending, Vistar to expand distribution
November 20, 2023
Yerbaé Brands Corp., a plant-based energy beverage company, has authorized CL Vending to offer its full range of 16-ounce flavors to 152 markets across…
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School district saves 7M plastic bottles using water refill stations
November 20, 2023
Oakland Unified School District in Oakland, California, and its water fountains provider, FloWater, have saved 7 million single-use plastic water bottles from…
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