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Yelp findings show consumer interests in pandemic-stricken US
March 25, 2020
Yelp released its Coronavirus Economic Impact Report that shows some consumer trends developing amidst the nation's fight against COVID-19 infections…
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PayRange introduces instant cash access to mobile pay settlements for vending, laundry operators
March 25, 2020
PayRange Inc., a network for everyday purchases, has introduced a feature that allows machine operators to instantly transfer their mobile payment settlements…
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Jones Soda reports revenue declines for fourth quarter, full year
March 24, 2020
Jones Soda Company, a provider of craft soda, reported fourth quarter revenue of $2.2 million compared to $2.3 million in the prior year’s fourth quarter.
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Triotech starts partial work-from-home policy
March 24, 2020
Triotech, a Montreal based manufacturer of arcade, video and simulator games, has announced a partial work-from-home policy in response to a government…
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2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo canceled
March 24, 2020
The National Confectioners Association has canceled the 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo, originally scheduled for May 18-21, 2020 at McCormick Place in Chicago…
read nowNational Restaurant Show canceled due to COVID-19 safety concerns
March 24, 2020
The National Restaurant Association is canceling this year's show citing concerns regarding the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
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USA Technologies urges shareholders to support board nominees, cites urgency over COVID-19
March 24, 2020
USA Technology's board of directors has advised shareholders to vote in favor of the board's proposed directors at the annual shareholder meeting April 30 in…
read nowNAMA names state councils manager
March 24, 2020
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has named Josh Walberg as manager of state councils, assuming responsibilities previously held by Pam Gilbert…
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LAI Games closes office temporarily
March 24, 2020
LAI Games will temporarily close its Dallas office in accordance with Texas Governor Abbott's state guidelines to close all nonessential businesses, according…
read nowNAMA cancels 2020 show in Nashville
March 23, 2020
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has canceled its 2020 show planned for May 6-8 at Music City Center in Nashville, NAMA President and CEO Carla…
read nowKoelnmesse names Kolsch director of euvend & coffeena
March 23, 2020
Koelnmesse has named Julia Kölsch director of euvend & coffeena, the international trade fair for the vending and coffee sector held in Cologne, Germany…
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Foodservice distributors estimate losses of $24B in 3 months
March 23, 2020
The foodservice industry is hurting and so are its food distributors, who are expected to lose $24 billion over the next three months alone as the pandemic…
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Coca-Cola reaffirms full year guidance, notes impact of coronavirus
March 23, 2020
The Coca-Cola Company has reaffirmed its full year guidance, and estimated an approximate 2- to 3-point impact to unit case volume, 1- to 2-point impact to…
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Performance Food Group withdraws 2020 outlook due to coronavirus pandemic
March 23, 2020
Due to the evolving and unprecedented impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on the global economy, Performance Food Group, parent company of Vistar, has…
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World Tea Conference + Expo reschedules to October
March 20, 2020
World Tea Conference + Expo, has been postponed due to the COVID-19 epidemic from June 8-11, 2020 to Oct. 15-18, 2020, at the Colorado Convention Center in…
read nowNAMA webcasts to address ways to meet unprecedented challenge
March 20, 2020
The National Automatic Merchandising Association will present a pair of "Listening & Leading" webcasts next week in an effort to provide members an open…
read nowTexas investigates 756 coronavirus related price gouging complaints
March 20, 2020
Texas consumers have filed 756 complaints of price gouging related to the coronavirus pandemic, according to an NBC 5 report. The state's consumer protection…
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Wawa suspends self-serve beverages due to coronavirus
March 20, 2020
Wawa, the East Coast convenience store chain, has suspended self-service coffee and fountain beverages on account of the coronavirus pandemic, the company said…
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NAMA CEO urges President and Congress to recognize convenience services in addressing coronavirus
March 20, 2020
Carla Balakgie, president and CEO of the National Automatic Merchandising Association, has sent a letter to the President, congressional leaders as well…
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Aramark confirms its ability to serve customers during coronavirus pandemic
March 20, 2020
Aramark, a global foodservice contractor, released a statement emphasizing its financial ability to withstand what it called the rapidly changing market…
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