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Play Synergy to acquire Azure Gaming assets
July 17, 2023
Empire Technological Group Ltd., a Las Vegas-based company doing business as Play Synergy, plans to acquire Aruze Gaming America's slot machine business…
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Micro markets, self-service retail now ubiquitous with customers loving convenience, variety
Self-service offerings are becoming a necessity for many retailers as consumers increasingly adopt tap-and-pay options. Self-service kiosks save retailers…
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Extended reality takes center stage in immersive entertainment
In a changing landscape, immersive entertainment continues to encompass a mixture of technologies in pursuit of consistent user retention.
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Dave Wurm promoted to chief sales officer at Networld Media Group
July 17, 2023
Dave Wurm has been named chief sales officer for Networld Media Group, a B2B and B2C publisher of websites based in Louisville, Kentucky, according to a press…
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New Jersey governor signs law to fight catalytic converter theft
July 17, 2023
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill to raise penalties for catalytic converter theft, a measure supported by the National Automatic Merchandising…
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Kraft Heinz to build $400M Illinois distribution center, create 150 jobs
July 14, 2023
The Kraft Heinz Co. will invest more than $400 million to build a 775,000-square-foot distribution center in DeKalb, Illinois, one of the largest automated CPG…
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Sprite machine reacts to what irks Gen Z
July 14, 2023
Coca-Cola Europe has introduced a vending machine that is able to recognize what bothers Gen Z consumers based on real-time input from social media, news…
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Sega Amusements intros Mission: Impossible! video game
July 14, 2023
Sega Amusements International ltd. has introduced its Mission: Impossible Arcade! video game, according to a press release. Available in a two-player or a…
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Elev8 opens 2nd family entertainment center in Tampa
July 14, 2023
Elev8 Fun recently opened its second FEC in Tampa, Florida, according to a press release, offering over 125,000 square feet of entertainment, games and…
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Steelite International acquires Delfin
July 14, 2023
Steelite International, a Newcastle, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of tabletop, buffet and lighting solutions to the global hospitality industry, has…
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Monster Beverage gets green light to acquire Bang Energy
July 13, 2023
A bankruptcy court has approved Monster Beverage Corp.'s bid to acquire Bang Energy out of Chapter 11 for $362 million and settle litigation between the…
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Hormel Foods promotes Scott Aakre to retail leadership role
July 13, 2023
Scott Aakre Hormel Foods Corp. has named Scott Aakre group vice president and chief marketing officer of its retail business, according to a press…
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Fastenal boosts Q2 2023 sales, earnings
July 13, 2023
Fastenal, a provider of industrial and construction supplies and supply vending services, lifted its Q2 2023 sales and earnings over the prior year period as…
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Conagra Brands suffers earnings drops despite sales gains for Q4 and FY 2023
July 13, 2023
Conagra Brands Inc. reported hefty losses against sales gains for Q4 and FY 2023 compared to the prior year period, according to an earnings report. Highlights…
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PepsiCo boosts Q2 2023 results, lifts full year expectations
July 13, 2023
PepsiCo Inc. lifted its sales and earnings for Q2 2023 over the prior year period and upgraded its full year results, according to a press release. Highlights…
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McKee Foods brings Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies to vending
July 12, 2023
McKee Foods Corp. is adding Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies with a sell-by date code to the vending industry this month, according to a press release. The…
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Sodexo Canada names SVP/sales
July 12, 2023
Nancy Zuccarelli Sodexo Canada has named Nancy Zuccarelli senior vice president of sales, according to a press release.
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PizzaForno partners with Chartwells Higher Education
July 12, 2023
PizzaForno, an automated pizza machine, has partnered with Chartwells Higher Education, a subsidiary of Compass Group USA, according to a press release.
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ME Group International boosts HY 2023 sales, earnings
July 12, 2023
ME Group International PLC, a London-based manufacturer and operator of photobooth and amusement machines previously known as Photo-Me International PLC…
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GameTime acquires Dezerland Action Park, updates self service, management tech
July 12, 2023
GameTime, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based multi-unit family entertainment center with full-service dining experiences located in Daytona, Fort Myers, Miami…
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