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NAMA Launches National Vending Day Toolkit
by Emily Jed
January 9, 2019
CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association launched a Tool Kit designed to support member company activities as part of the upcoming National…
read nowOhio Coin Machine Distribution Veteran Jerome Grotjan Dies At 82
by Tim Sanford
January 9, 2019
CINCINNATI -- Jerome (Jerry) Grotjan died here on Jan. 6 at the age of 82. Grotjan began his career with Royal Distributing Corp. and became a well-known and…
read nowSell more stuff Amazon And Free Samples Its An Idea You Can Capitalize On Now
January 9, 2019
Paul Schlossberg The folks at Amazon are pretty shrewd. According to news posted at Axios, they are working on a free sampling program. The headline from…
read nowStern Pinball Introduces 3 Munsters-Themed Pinball Machines
by Tim Sanford
January 9, 2019
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- Stern Pinball has launched its latest popular-culture-inspired flipper game series, The Munsters. Based on the popular and…
read nowSweets Snacks Expo Registration Opens
by Emily Jed
January 9, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC -- Registration is now open for the National Confectionery Association's 22nd annual Sweets & Snacks Expo . It will take place May 21 to 2…
read now365 Retail Markets Certifies Epson Receipt Printers For Its Self-Checkout Technology
by Emily Jed
January 8, 2019
LONG BEACH, CA -- Epson America Inc. said micromarket maker 365 Retail Markets has adopted the Epson TM-T70II and TM-U220 receipt printers for all the features…
read nowAstrosystems Ltd Spotlights Microcoin SP GBA ST2 At 2019 EAG VAE
by Tim Sanford
January 8, 2019
MICROCOIN SP WITH BLUE-LIT COIN SLOT LONDON -- Astrosystems Ltd. reports that it will exhibit its internationally-renowned Microcoin SP coin validator and…
read nowEmbed Leisure Will Show Toolkit Enhancements At 2019 EAG VAE
by Tim Sanford
January 8, 2019
LONDON -- Embed Leisure will launch its new Toolkit Assistant, Central Games Management, Universal Games Database and Centralized Reporting extensions to its…
read nowFuturist 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…
read nowNAMA 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…
read nowCoca-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…
read nowNew 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…
read nowSell 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…
read nowConagra 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…
read nowEAG 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…
read nowWhite 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…
read nowCoast 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…
read nowCoca-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…
read nowCustomers 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…
read noweLoq 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…
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