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Tyson Foods to lay off 250 at North Carolina plant
October 2, 2023
Tyson Foods Inc. announced layoffs for nearly 250 workers at its Wilkesboro, North Carolina facility, according to a wbtv.com report.
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Trading begins for separate Kellogg companies
October 2, 2023
Kellanova, formerly known as Kellogg Co., has completed the previously announced separation of its North American cereal business, WK Kellogg Co., resulting in…
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ME Group acquires Fujifilm’s Japan photobooth business for $6.44M
October 2, 2023
ME Group International PLC, a London-based provider of vending machines, photobooths, printing kiosks and equipment services, has acquired the…
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How AI-powered technology will reinvent food safety
by Jete Nelke — Head of Marketing, FoodDocs
Food safety remains a major issue for the foodservice industry. Here's how AI used in other industries can help foodservice operators reduce issues.
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Competitive socializing, e-sports fuel ‘simrace’ growth
The ability to offer a package of experiences, and not just focus on one approach, is a vital element of the versatility needed in this emerging sector.
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Maine police warn residents of bitcoin ATM scams
October 2, 2023
Officials in Portland, Maine are warning residents of a rise of scams involving bitcoin ATMs. Scammers will claim that victims have a billing issue, or their…
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Alabama pie shop intros vending machine for 24/7 service
October 2, 2023
Pies by Mike, a pie retailer in Clanton, Alabama, recently introduced a pie vending machine outside its storefront to offer its wares 24/7, according to a…
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4 NFL stadiums replace portable beer stands with Aramark’s Walk Thru Bru
September 29, 2023
Four NFL stadiums managed by Aramark Sports + Entertainment have ditched their standalone packaged beer portables in exchange for self-serve markets that offer…
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Industry loses Marty Luepker, S&B Entertainment
September 29, 2023
Alicia Lavay of Vending Times will miss Marty Luepker. Photo provided by Networld Media Group. Marty Luepker passed away suddenly on Monday…
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How crypto ATMs revolutionize retail
by Scott Buchanan — COO, Bitcoin Depot
Crypto ATMs are driving traffic to convenience stores by offering convenient access to cryptocurrency.
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Manchester, UK apartment vending machine to offer alcoholic beverages
September 29, 2023
Alcoholic beverages will be available from a vending machine at a Manchester U.K. apartment building, according to an mns.com report. The city's licensing…
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Amazon taps Shift4 for checkout-free shopping at stadiums
September 29, 2023
Shift4, a provider of payments and commerce technology, has implemented its VenueNext solution with Amazon's Just Walk Out technology for a seamless shopping…
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Shamrock Foods acquires Valley Distributing of Montana
September 28, 2023
Shamrock Foods, a Phoenix, Arizona-based foodservice distributor, has acquired Valley Distributing of Montana in Billings for an undisclosed sum, according to…
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Second Nature Brands to acquire Sahale Snacks from JM Smucker for $34M
September 28, 2023
Second Nature Brands, the Detroit-based owner of Kar's Nuts and other snack brands, has agreed to acquire Sahale Snacks from The J.M. Smucker Co. for a total…
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Unibet Sportsbook at Swinomish Lounge to host grand opening
September 28, 2023
Swinomish Casino & Lodge based in Anacortes, Washington, will celebrate the grand opening of the Unibet Sportsbook at Swinomish Lounge on Oct. 2, 2023…
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Activists call on Major League Baseball to ban facial recognition technology
September 27, 2023
Fight for the Future, an organization that claims to support the use of technology for empowerment and free expression, has launched a campaign to oppose the…
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How to meet customer expectations for micro markets, vending and more: Don’t miss the Self-Service Innovation Summit
September 27, 2023
Customer preferences nowadays are more diverse than ever, with calls for gluten-free, sustainability, functional and more. How can a convenience services…
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Vegas Sphere to launch Friday
September 27, 2023
The Las Vegas Sphere entertainment venue will launch this Friday, September 29, according to a report in the Hollywood Reporter. Features will include a U…
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Tech savvy associates: How to find, hone them
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A session on finding tech-savvy associates and empowering them to use technology drew a large audience at last week’s grocershop show at Mandalay Bay in Las…
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NCR invests in Clip Money to integrate cash deposit for ATMs
September 27, 2023
NCR Corp. has invested in Clip Money Inc. to combine its cardless cash deposit API and cash-in network with Clip's cash deposit solution. Clip Money allows…
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