Futurist Mike Walsh Will Put Accelerating Technology Into Industry Context As NAMA Show Keynoter

by Emily Jed

January 8, 2019

CHICAGO -- Futurist Mike Walsh will explore the role new technologies will play in convenience services channels as the keynote speaker at the National…

NAMA Invites Nominations For Annual Awards Deadline Is Jan 31

by Tim Sanford

January 8, 2019

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced that it now is accepting nominations for its three prestigious annual awards. These…

Coca-Colas Targets C-Store Customers With New Drinks

by Emily Jed

January 7, 2019

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola is focusing on the c-store market with its launch of several extensions of its existing brands along with new ones with the start of the…

New Yorkers Line Up For Salads To Make Good On New Years Resolutions

by Emily Jed

January 7, 2019

NEW YORK CITY -- New Yorkers are flocking to salad joints to live up to their New Year's resolutions while fast-food restaurants are seeing a slowdown in…

Sell more stuff Vegetarians And Vegans Is This An Opportunity For You?

January 7, 2019

Paul Schlossberg Why should you do anything different in your business about vegetarians and vegans? Maybe you've had some requests for specific items. Are you…

Conagra Kicks Off New Year With New Twists For Slim Jim Andy Capps and Dukes Brands

by Emily Jed

January 6, 2019

CHICAGO -- Conagra Brands has taken the wraps off several new products well suited for the vending and micromarket channel. Expanding its Slim Jim meat stick…

EAG And VAE Plan After-Hours Networking Reception On January 16

by Tim Sanford

January 6, 2019

LONDON -- EAG International Expo is marking its 10th anniversary this year, again accompanied by the Visitor Attraction Expo. The co-located show is set for…

White Coffee Celebrates 80th Anniversary With Fourscore Blend

by Emily Jed

January 6, 2019

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY -- Eighty years ago, the White family started selling coffee to businesses -- for patrons and employees alike. In recognition of the…

Coast To Coast Entertainment Rolls Out Valentines Day Plush Mixes

by Tim Sanford

January 3, 2019

LAKEWOOD, NJ -- Coast to Coast 's first "Emile's Deal" of 2019 offers a variety of plush novelties for crane operators. The featured item is a 150-count master…

Coca-Cola Co Completes 49 Billion Costa Acquisition

by Emily Jed

January 3, 2019

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co. has completed its acquisition of international coffeehouse giant Costa Limited (Dunstable England). The $4.9 billion transaction…

Customers Face Payment Predicament As Retailers Snub Cash

by Emily Jed

January 3, 2019

A recent Wall Street Journal article underscored the value for vending operators to continue to accommodate all forms of payment customers have in their…

eLoq Will Unveil Smart Key Electronic Lock System At EAG VAE 2019

by Tim Sanford

January 3, 2019

LINCOLN, England -- Dynamic Access Solutions, sister company of Lincoln Security Ltd., will exhibit its eLoq intelligent access control system, based on an…

Generation Next Vends 100000 Cups Of Frozen Yogurt In 3-Month Test

by Emily Jed

January 3, 2019

SAN DIEGO, CA -- Generation Next Franchise Brands said it achieved more than 100,000 vends in a 90-day period during a field test designed to improve overall…

World Of Rides Will Show New Models Favorites At 2019 EAG VAE

by Tim Sanford

January 3, 2019

WORLD of RIDES 3-HORSE GALLOPER LONDON, England -- On display at the upcoming EAG International Expo and Visitor Attraction Expo here will be new equipment…

Amusement Expo Planners Ready 10th Anniversary Extravaganza

by Tim Sanford

January 2, 2019

LAS VEGAS, NV The organizers of the 2019 Amusement Expo International report that the next show will be the 10th in its new expanded format. AEI 2019 is…

Minimum Wage Increases In 2019

by Emily Jed

January 2, 2019

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association confirmed changes for 2019 regarding minimum wage increases in 20 states, in addition to cities and…

PepsiCo Inaugurates Self-Driving Hello Goodness Snackbot At University Of The Pacific

by Emily Jed

January 2, 2019

STOCKTON, CA -- The Hello Goodness Snackbot outdoor, self-driving robot arrived here at University of the Pacific today, delivering snacks and beverages from…

TouchMagix Appoints Evan Kirby Sales Manager For The Americas

by Tim Sanford

January 2, 2019

WILMINGTON, DE -- TouchMagix reports that it has named Evan Kirby sales manager for the Americas. He joins the TouchMagix sales team, which is led by industry…

USA Technologies Maeve McKenna Duska To Speak At CES Digital Money Forum

by Tim Sanford

January 2, 2019

MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies senior vice-president of marketing and strategic development Maeve McKenna Duska will be a speaker at the upcoming Digital…

Vagabond Opens 2019 User Conference Registration

by Emily Jed

January 2, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC -- Vagabond has opened registration for its second annual User Conference. It will be held in Washington DC, Aug. 15-17. This year's theme…