Proposed bill will provide new PPP loans

July 29, 2020

A proposed $1 trillion coronavirus relief bill includes another round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, the small-business loan program to help…

Starbucks swings to fiscal 3Q loss, but sees daylight

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

July 29, 2020

Starbucks Corp. swung to a fiscal third-quarter loss as the global coffee house continued to deal with the impact of COVID-19, although executives said the…

Vagabond offers mobile cashless along with swipe card readers

July 29, 2020

Vagabond, a software provider to the vending industry, has successfully deployed dual-cashless, allowing operators to simultaneously offer vīv mobile…

Josh Rosenberg assumes NAMA chair

July 29, 2020

Josh Rosenberg Industry veteran Josh Rosenberg has begun his one-year tenure as the National Automatic Merchandising Association chair, according to a…

Healthy dog treat vending machine pops up in Las Vegas

July 29, 2020

Looking for a quick but healthy treat for your dog? If you're in Las Vegas, you can buy all natural dog treats from a machine downtown, according to a KTNV-TV…

J&J Snack Foods swings to Q3 loss from COVID-19

July 28, 2020

J&J Snack Foods Corp., a maker of pretzels, juice bars and baked goods, swung to a fiscal third quarter loss, as customer locations curtailed their…

McLane names Adzick president of foodservice, promotes Zatina to EVP, CSO

July 28, 2020

Susan Adzick McLane Company Inc., a supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice solutions, announced that Susan Adzick has assumed…

Groundbreaking research to be presented at Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit

July 28, 2020

E.J. Kritz How can self-service meet changing customer needs?

Sodexo to lay off 319 employees servicing USAA

July 27, 2020

Sodexo, a food and refreshment services provider based in Paris, France, said it will not be providing services at USAA, an insurance and financial services…

Royal Cup Coffee taps Aryzta’s Ashley Peeples as senior/vp foodservice sales

July 27, 2020

Ashley Peeples Royal Cup Coffee & Tea, an importer, roaster and distributor of coffees and teas, has named Ashley Peeples as its senior vice…

TNS offers retailers EMV compliant connectivity solutions

July 27, 2020

With card schemes on board with the new April 2021 deadline for EMV compliance, convenience retailers can get more out of their automated fuel dispenser…

IAAPA to host virtual trade show July 28-30

July 27, 2020

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions will hold its Virtual Trade Show Asia July 28-30, including a virtual trade show floor, an…

Las Vegas casinos add more self-service tech in response to COVID-19

July 27, 2020

Hotel-casino operators in Las Vegas have accelerated their adoption of automated technology to cut back on human-to-human interactions, a hazard in the age of…

Dunkin' Brands adds digital chief, team members

July 24, 2020

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. has hired Philip Auerbach, a travel industry executive, as chief digital and strategy officer, a news release said.

Will COVID-19 drive demand for in-flight vending?

July 24, 2020

Will the coronavirus pandemic inspire interest in in-flight vending machines? Benjii Stawski, a contributor to a thepointsguy.com, raised the question in an…

Mars Wrigley names Sleight to expanded role of chief growth officer

July 24, 2020

Cathryn Sleight Mars Wrigley has named Cathryn Sleight to the newly expanded role of global chief growth officer, according to a press release.

Unilever boosts first half earnings despite falling food and personal care sales

July 23, 2020

Unilever, a global manufacturer of food, personal care and home care products (with brands including Ben & Jerry's, Breyer's and Lipton), reported healthy…

Hershey Q2 earnings stay flat on COVID-19 sales hit

July 23, 2020

The Hershey Co. remained flat during the second quarter after a dip in sales caused by COVID-19, but managed to beat consensus earnings estimates. The company…

26 Kraft Heinz employees test positive for COVID-19 in Ontario

July 23, 2020

A total of 26 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 at an Ontario Kraft Heinz food processing plant, which was four times more than state officials had…

ITC Systems introduces mobile ordering for foodservice

July 23, 2020

ITC Systems has added mobile ordering to its existing suite of foodservice solutions to help users save time and money in ordering their choice of meals from a…