SEVA Convention Set For Aug 9-11 In New Destin FL Venue

by Emily Jed

April 28, 2016

TAGS: 2016 SEVA convention, Southeastern Vending Association, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, vending industry, vending machine, office…

Adults Allegedly Encourage Pint-Size Crane Machine Thief

April 27, 2016

TAGS: claw machine thief, claw machine, skill crane, coin-op news, John's Incredible Pizza Co., Victorville CA, larceny VICTORVILLE, CA -- Another…

Claw Machine Ringer In China Wins Over 3000 Toys Infuriates Location Owners

April 27, 2016

TAGS: coin-op news, claw machine, skill crane game, People's Daily Online, Chen Zhitong, Chinese arcades, coin-op celebrity XIAMEN, China -- A young IT…

Filmmaker Pays Tribute To Donkey Kong

April 27, 2016

TAGS: Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong live action short film, My Name Is Banks, Tetris, Pokémon A live-action short film themed to Donkey Kong is gaining the…

AAMA Selects Pete Gustafson As Its New Executive Vice-President John Schultz Retires In May

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

April 26, 2016

TAGS: coin-op news, American Amusement Machine Association, Peter Gustafson, AAMA executive vice-president, John Schultz, Sega, Chris Felix, Tina Schwartz…

Brad Tedder Advances To Crane Merchandising Systems President

by Emily Jed

April 26, 2016

TAGS: vending, Crane Co., CMS president, Brad Tedder, National Automatic Merchandising Association, OneShow, Crane Merchandising Systems, MEI Group…

Thai Police Hunt Suspects Responsible For Stickers Insulting To Royal Family

April 26, 2016

TAGS: stickers, flat vendin, Thailand royal family, Line BANGKOK -- A Japanese company that sells stickers online and an unknown person (or persons…

Bernie And Hillary Disagree Over Soda Tax

by Emily Jed

April 25, 2016

TAGS: soda tax, sugary drinks, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Philadelphia soda tax proposed, Mayor Jim Kenny PHILADELPHIA -- Hillary Clinton and…

Hershey Acquires BarkTHINS Snacking Chocolate

by Emily Jed

April 25, 2016

TAGS: candy news, Hershey Co., Ripple Brand Collective LLC, BarkTHINS snacking chocolate, Michele G. Buck, Krave protein bars, premium beef jerky …

NitroVend Introduces Self-Service Vender For Nitrogen Tire Inflation

by Tim Sanford

April 25, 2016

TAGS: Nitrogen Vending Machine Co., self-service tire inflation, nitrogen tire inflation, Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo, Get Nitrogen Institute…

Crane Co Reports First-Quarter Results Payment Merchandising Technologies Sales Remain Flat At 172 Million

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

April 24, 2016

TAGS: Crane Co. first quarter 2016, unattended payment systems, vending machines, Crane Payment & Merchandising Technologies, Crane Payment…

Canadas Jack Astors Introduces Coin-Operated Beer Taps To Personalize Pours

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

April 21, 2016

TAGS: "Jack Astor's, coin-op beer tap,beer consumption, coin-operated, tabletop beer tap, Todd Baril, self-service beer, Canadian coins TORONTO -- The…

Coin-Op Machine Thief From Utah Strikes Plea Deal

April 21, 2016

TAGS: bulk vending, kiddie rides, coin-op machines, coin-op thief, Jimmy Jack Olson, Olsen, Salt Lake City's Unified Police Department, Attorney General…

GameWorks Opens In Denver New Amusement Center Features E-Sports Lounge And Laser Tag

April 21, 2016

TAGS: amusement arcade, GameWorks Entertainment LLC, Game Works, GameWorks Denver, laser tag, e-sports lounge DENVER -- GameWorks Entertainment LLC has…

Princes Purple Rain Is Most-Played Song On TouchTunes Jukeboxes

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

April 21, 2016

TAGS: Jukebox, Prince on jukeboxes, TouchTunes Prince's death, TouchTunes, Purple Rain NEW YORK CITY -- Jukebox patrons across the country are adding…

Trend Experts Bolster Sweets Snacks Expo Education

by Emily Jed

April 21, 2016

TAGS: Sweets & Snacks Expo, National Confectioners Association, vending, Sally Lyons Wyatt, John V. Burn, Craig Elston CHICAGO -- Executives from…

Wearable NFC Stamp Migrates From Medicine To Consumer Applications

April 21, 2016

TAGS: MC10, PCH International, cashless vending, wearable interactive stamp platform, WiSP, NFC payments, wearable NFC LEXINGTON, MA -- MC10 Inc., a…

A Quick Retrofit Adds Cashless Payment To Existing Machines

April 20, 2016

TAGS: Intel, Intelligent vending, Intel retailing technology, cashless vending, vending machine network, NFC wallets, connected vending points of sale…

Chinese Copyright Bureau Helps Raw Thrills Smash Pirated Videogame

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

April 20, 2016

TAGS: coin-op videogames, arcade video games, counterfeit Raw Thrills video games, Raw Thrills intellectual property theft, Simone IP Services, SIPS…

Coffee And Tea Pros Discuss Booming Hot-Drink Market In Todays Workplace

by Tim Sanford

April 20, 2016

TAGS: vending, office coffee service, Atlantic Coast Exposition, Glenn Cooper, Massimo Zanetti, David Diogo, Jeff Stebbings, Teaja; Bob Myers, Cafection…