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Massachusetts lawmakers seek tax on sugary drinks
September 18, 2023
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering an excise tax on sugary drinks, according to the NAMA weekly legislative roundup. Bills have been introduced to both…
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India state to deploy cloth bag vending machines to reduce plastic use
September 18, 2023
To encourage consumers to use reusable cloth bags rather than single-use plastic bags, the Odisha State Pollution Control Board in Odisha, India will install…
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How fast will technology change snack vending?
by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending
The future technologies of snack vending machines aren’t just going to impact the consumer side of the experience, they’re also likely to impact the way…
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Nomination deadline extended for 2024 Top 50 retail innovators report
September 18, 2023
The 2024 Retail Customer Experience Top 50 report will highlight retail leaders who are innovating when it comes to creating extraordinary shopping…
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Arms race in VR adoption continues
The arms race in VR adoption has taken a serious hit, and much depended on the successful release of the Meta Quest 3. Camera based tracking elements have…
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Golden State Foods names Cameron Smith general counsel
September 15, 2023
Cameron Smith Golden State Foods, a warehouse product supplier to the foodservice and retail industries, has named Cameron Smith as deputy general…
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EMVCo commits to open EV charging
September 15, 2023
EMVCo, the global technical body committed to safe, reliable and convenient payments, has announced the formation of an Electric Vehicle Open Payments Task…
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RockItCoin crypto ATM operation debuts mobile app feature
September 15, 2023
RockItCoin, a Chicago-based bitcoin ATM operator, has launched RockItCoin Go, a feature in the RockItCoin mobile app that enables users to effortlessly…
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Bake Xpress machine secures full UL, CSA certifications
September 14, 2023
LBX Food Robotics has announced that its Bake Xpress hot food kiosk has met the requirements for full Underwriter's Laboratory certification for U.S. markets…
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Atlanta installs free COVID testing kiosks
September 14, 2023
Atlanta residents and visitors can access COVID-19 PCR testing kits at self-serve kiosks under a partnership between the city, the Georgia Department of Public…
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Nayax teams with Turkish conglomerate on vending services
September 14, 2023
Nayax Ltd., an Israel-based commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants scale their businesses, has partnered with Düzey, a B2B sales…
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Intercard names Steven Guignon house accounts manager
September 14, 2023
Steven Guignon Intercard, a provider of cashless technology to the amusement trade, has hired Steven Guignon as its house accounts manager, working…
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Multivendor software for ATMs expands in Latin America, India, Pakistan, Australia
September 14, 2023
Multivendor software for ATMs has expanded in Latin America, India, Pakistan and Australia, according to a recent report by RBR Data Services.
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ICXA honors 5 Elevate Award winners at annual summit
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
The Interactive Customer Service Association announced winners of the 2023 Elevate Awards Tuesday evening during the annual summit in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Farmer Brothers reports Q4, FY 2023 sales gains, earnings declines
September 13, 2023
Farmer Brothers Co., a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products, reported sales gains and earnings declines for…
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TikTok influencer slams cake vending machines, stirs controversy
September 13, 2023
TikTok influencer VegasStarfish has slammed Carlo's Bake Shop, a cake vending machine, as a scam on a video that has drawn 6,280 comments and controversy…
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Sept 22: Early bird registration ends for Self-Service Innovation Summit, awards nominations
September 13, 2023
Early bird registration for the Self-Service Innovation Summit ends next Friday, the same day nominations are due for the Automation & Self-Service Awards.
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Danone launches energy efficient facility in South Africa
September 13, 2023
Danone, a Paris-based global provider of dairy and plant-based products, waters and nutrition, has launched a combined heat and power facility and microgrid…
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Korea food company to offer Yo-Kai vending machines
September 12, 2023
Puluone Co. Ltd., a Seoul, South Korea-based producer of plant based foods, has introduced its Robot Chef machine that cooks hot food on demand after signing…
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Sargento Foods names 3 executives
September 12, 2023
Erin Price Sargento Foods Inc., a Plymouth, Wisconsin-based snack and cheese manufacturer, has appointed three executives, according to a press…
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