Return Of The Powerhouse

by Tim Sanford

TAGS: Vending Times editorial, vending industry, vending editorial, retail automation, vending operator, vending industry history, coin machine, micro…

What Happens In Davos Doesnt Stay In Davos

TAGS: bulk vending, coin machine, coin-op machine, coin-op industry, vending machine, bulk vendor, coin-op business, small business, vending, vending…

California Senator Renews Push For Warning Labels On Sugary Drinks

by Emily Jed

March 2, 2015

TAGS: Sen. Bill Monning, warning labels on sugary drink, California Senate Bill (SB) 203, soda warning label SACRAMENTO, CA -- Sen. Bill Monning…

Illinois Lawmakers Resurrect Soda Tax On Distributors

by Emily Jed

March 2, 2015

TAGS: vending, soda tax, Mattie Hunter, Robyn Gabel, Illinois sugary drinks tax, Illinois General Assembly, soft drink taxes SPRINGFIELD, IL -- State…

Startup Releases Mobile App For Vending Management System

by Emily Jed

March 2, 2015

TAGS: Stream VMS, cloud vending management, vending machine management system MAGNOLIA, TX -- A new mobile app is available for the cloud-based…

A Matter Of Perspective

by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association

TAGS: Vending Times, Vending Times editorial, vending industry, coin-op, vending machine, coin machine business, office coffee service, vending machine…

Dunkin Donuts K-Cups Expand To Retail Outlets And Online

by Emily Jed

February 26, 2015

TAGS: vending times, Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., J.M. Smucker Co., Keurig Green Mountain Inc., Dunkin' K-Cup CANTON, MA -- Dunkin' Brands Group Inc.…

NAMA Takes Wraps Off New Events Scheduled For Aprils Vending Show

by Tim Sanford

February 26, 2015

TAGS: vending, NAMA OneShow, National Automatic Merchandising Association, vending expeerience, Jay Leno, vending industry show CHICAGO -- The…

Seaga Adds Latin America Sales Director Martin Castillo

by Emily Jed

February 26, 2015

TAGS: vending, Seaga, Martin Castillo, Mexico City, Steve Chesney, vending machine manufacturer, Seaga Infinity vending machines, FREEPORT, IL -…

Study Installed Base Of Connected Vending Machines Climbs 18 In 2014

by Emily Jed

February 26, 2015

TAGS: vending machine, connected vending machines, Berg Insight, cashless vending, vending machine study, Lars Kurkinen GÖTEBORG, Sweden -- The global…

UK Buying Group Names Crane Merchandising Systems Supplier Of The Year

by Emily Jed

February 26, 2015

TAGS: National Independent Vending Operators, vending operator buying consortium, Crane Merchandising Systems, NIVO 2014 Supplier of the Year award, Crane…

Legendary Coke Exec Donald R Keough Dies At 88 Led New Coke Disaster Of 1985

TAGS: Donald R. Keough, Coca-Cola, New Coke, Coke, Donald Keough obituary ATLANTA -- Donald R. Keough, who led Coca-Cola through the unsuccessful…

NYC Plagued By ATM Thieves 73 Heists And Counting

TAGS: ATM theft, smash and grab robbery, crash and grab ATM robbery, New York City ATM thefts, ATM crime NEW YORK CITY -- A gang of brazen thieves has…

16 Things You Didnt Know About Vending Machines In Japan And Around The World

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: Coca-Cola, vending machine, Coke, vending machine facts, vending machines in Japan Coca-Cola uncovered 16 little-known facts about vending…

Atari Legend Steve Bristow Dies At 65

February 24, 2015

TAGS: Steve Bristow, video game designer, Steve Bristow obituary, arcade video game, coin-op video game, Atari, Atari's first employees, Marty Goldberg…

AVT Inks Agreement With Fujifilm Technical Services

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: vending, vending machine, AVT Inc., Fujifilm Technical Services, Fujifilm factory-authorized vending machine CORONA, CA -- AVT Inc. said it has…

Biz-Op Wins Contract For Minnesotas Largest School District

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: Fresh Healthy Vending International Inc., healthy vending, Steve and Misty Paparella, Tasty and Healthy Vending, Anoka-Hennepin School District…

Connecticut Legislator Proposes Candy And Soda Tax

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: Connecticut State Rep. Juan Candelaria, Connecticut tax on candy and sugary soda, Bill No. 5461, obesity policy, vending machine snacks, Connecticut…

Vodafone MachineLink 3G Plus Broadens Connectivity Options

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: vending machine network, NetComm Wireless Ltd, Vodafone, MachineLink 3G Plus, M2M terminals SYDNEY, Australia -- NetComm Wireless Ltd said it has…

WeBoost Announces Signal 4G Cellular Booster For The M2M Market

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: vending technology, WeBoost, M2M application, remote equipment monitoring, vending fleet management, WeBoost Signal 4G ST. GEORGE, UT --Now…