Maryland-DC Trade Testifies Against Failed Healthy Vending Law

by Tim Sanford

March 17, 2016

TAGS: Vending, vending machine, healthy vending, Maryland-DC Vending Association, Maryland Healthy Vending Act, Scott Meskin, Black Tie Services, John…

Vengo Pitches Its Mini Vending Machine On Tonights Shark Tank Friday Mar 18

by Emily Jed

March 17, 2016

TAGS: Vengo, vending, vending machine, Shark Tank, Brian Shimmerlik, Steven Bofill, mini vending machine NEW YORK CITY -- Vengo Labs is bringing…

Rosenberg Meskin And Wittern Are NAMA 2016 Industry Awards Winners

by Emily Jed

March 16, 2016

TAGS: National Automatic Merchandising Association, NAMA, vending, office coffee service, NAMA Industry Awards, Joshua Rosenberg, Accent Food Services…

TouchTunes Advances In-Venue Entertainment With Redesign Of Popular Jukebox Mobile App

March 16, 2016

TAGS: TouchTunes, jukebox, TouchTunes app, Work & Co., Charles Goldstuck, vending operator, digital jukebox NEW YORK CITY -- TouchTunes said the…

USG Publishes Micromarket Merchandising Roadmap

by Emily Jed

March 16, 2016

TAGS: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL -- Unified Strategies Group has published a comprehensive micromarket merchandising roadmap for its membership.

Vending Veteran Don Phelps Dies 84

by Emily Jed

March 16, 2016

TAGS: Vending, Don Phelps, California Automatic Vending Council, CAVC, Food Systems Inc., National Automatic Merchandising Association, NAMA

AMI Entertainment Streamlines Ad Manager Introduces Priority Play Jukebox Option

by Tim Sanford

March 15, 2016

TAGS: AMI Entertainment, jukebox, videogame, coin-op amusement, Ad Manager, Tap TV, Priority Play, Amusement Expo International PHILADELPHIA -- AMI…

Jolly Roger Debuts 2 Switchable-Body Rides

March 15, 2016

TAGS: Jolly Roger Amusement Rides Ltd., Photo-Me International, kiddie ride, videogame, Ezee Swap, Eco Freddy, Ezee Swap Racing Car, Creative Camper Van…

PayRange Launches BluKey Smart Cashless Interface For Amusement Machines

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

March 15, 2016

TAGS: PayRange, Pay Range, BlueKey Smart, amusement machine, coin-op games, cashless payments, mobile payments, amusement operator, vending, Paresh Patel …

Unis Broadens Market Reach With New Kiddie Rides And Value Games

March 15, 2016

TAGS: Universal Space, Unis, family entertainment center, videogame, amusement machine, Fire & Rescue, Cargo Express, Racing Jet, Debbie Gonzalez, Ring…

USConnect Reports 2015 Charitable Donations Totaling Nearly 50K

by Tim Sanford

March 15, 2016

TAGS: USConnect, vending, USConnectMe, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Southwire CARES, Jeff Whitacre, vending machine GREENSBORO, NC -- USConnect has…

AA Global Industries Makes Transition To 100 Solar Power

March 14, 2016

TAGS: A&A Global Industries, solar power, Steve Kovens, bulk vending, capsuled merchandise, prize merchandise, vending toys The U.S. solar…

Coffindos In-Cup Brew Packs Eliminate Need For A Machine

by Emily Jed

March 14, 2016

TAGS: Coffindo, office coffee service, OCS, single-cup coffee, compostable coffee pouch, vending, brew-by-the-cup NORTHFIELD, IL -- Coffindo, which…

Face Place Photo Studio Deluxe Wows Crowds At Pinstack Fun Center

by Tim Sanford

March 14, 2016

TAGS: Apple Industries, photo booth, Face Place Photo Studio Deluxe, Pinstack family entertainment center, Face Place photobooth, Brian Cohen, vending…

Januarys London Shows Deliver Strong Performances Registration Tops 5000

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

March 14, 2016

TAGS: European Amusement and Gaming International Expo, British Amusement Catering Trade Association, coin-op news, EAG 2016, Visitor Attraction Expo…

NCRs Silver POS System Aids Videogame Arcade

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

March 14, 2016

TAGS: NCR Corp. Starfighters Arcade, NCR Silver, NCR Small Business, Mike Lvato, Kathy Lovato, pinball machine, arcade POS system, Chris Poelma MESA…

Reebok Nixes Soda From Global Headquarters Removes Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

March 14, 2016

TAGS: Reebok, vending machine, Reeobk sugar-reduction initiative, Reebok survey, Austin Malleolo CANTON, MA -- The athletic footwear and apparel…

Beatselecta Readies US Launch Of Operator-Run Background Music System Retains Bob Cooney

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

March 10, 2016

TAGS: Beatselecta, digital music, jukebox, Bob Cooney, music app, SoundExchange, Blue Laser Consulting SAN CLEMENTE, CA -- UK-based Beatselecta, which…

Bulk Vending Group Announces Officer Slate For 2016 Election At Next Weeks Amusement Expo

March 10, 2016

TAGS: coin-op news, bulk vending, NBVA elections, National Bulk Vendors Association, Judi Heston-Donnell, Steve Schechner, Shawn Dumphy, Scott Ausmus…

Colombia Coffee Federation Government Support Growers Affected By El Niño

by Emily Jed

March 10, 2016

TAGS: coffee growing trends, El Niño, Colombian coffee growers, Colombia's National Committee, Colombian Coffee Growers Federation, FNC, coffee market …