Pepsi Bottling Ventures Selects USA Technologies For Cashless Payments

by Emily Jed

August 2, 2018

MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. said Pepsi Bottling Ventures , the largest privately-held bottler for Pepsi-Cola products in North America, has signed a…

Diet Soda Sales Fuel Coca-Colas Q2 Momentum

by Emily Jed

August 1, 2018

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co. posted net income of $2.32 billion, or 54¢ a share, for the three months ended June 29, up from $1.37 billion, or 32¢ cents a share, a…

EVA Responds To EU Proposal On Restricting Disposables In Vending

by Tim Sanford

August 1, 2018

BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Vending and Coffee Service Association has responded to a draft directive from the European Union Commission that proposes…

Hersheys Q2 Gets Sales Boost From Amplify Snacks Acquisition

by Emily Jed

August 1, 2018

HERSHEY, PA -- Hershey Co.'s sales climbed 5.3% to $1.75 billion in the second quarter from $1.66 billion a year earlier, driven by the company's acquisition…

Pac-Mans Pixel Bash Chill Cabinet Targets 8-Bit Classics Enthusiasts

by Tim Sanford

August 1, 2018

PAC-MAN PIXEL BASH CHILL CABINET WOOD DALE, IL -- Bandai Namco Amusement America has introduced a home version of its Pac-Man Pixel Bash game, an eye-catching…

PepsiCo Foundation Launches Recycling Challenge

by Emily Jed

August 1, 2018

PURCHASE, NY -- The PepsiCo Foundation, the beverage giant's philanthropic arm and national nonprofit The Recycling Partnership have kicked off the " All In On…

San Francisco Airport Travelers Can Buy Uniqlo Shirts And Vests From A Vending Machine

by Emily Jed

August 1, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO A vending machine at San Francisco International Airport's Terminal 2 dispenses Uniqlo brand jackets and vests. According to Business Insider …

Tiffany Co Takes Vending Upscale In London

by Emily Jed

August 1, 2018

LONDON -- Tiffany & Co .'s latest shopping innovation in its London store lets visitors purchase the its new fragrance from a blue Tiffany vending machine.

NAMA 2018 Fly-In Focuses On Labels Federal Highway Policy

by Tim Sanford

July 31, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC -- Some 300 industry members converged on the nation's capital for the National Automatic Merchandising Association's fourth annual Fly-In…

SEVA Puts Final Touches On 2018 Conference Adds Dolphin Cruise

by Tim Sanford

July 30, 2018

DESTIN, FL -- The organizers of the Southeastern Vending Association 's 13th annual six-state conference are entering the final lap of planning for this year's…

Cargo And Uber Partner To Bring In-Car Refreshments Must-Haves To Passengers

by Emily Jed

July 29, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO -- Cargo has formed an exclusive global partnership with Uber . The pact comes as Cargo expands operations to San Francisco and Los Angeles…

NAMA Highlights Industrys Economic Contribution In Latest Census

by Tim Sanford

July 29, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC The National Automatic Merchandising Association turned the spotlight on the size, scope and value to the nation of the vending, office…

NAMA Redesigns Website

by Emily Jed

July 29, 2018

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association has launched its new website -- namanow.org . Designed for a frictionless user experience, the new…

NCVA Membership Meeting Draws Record 160 To Summer Confab

by Emily Jed

July 29, 2018

CARY, NC -- For the second year in a row, a record crowd of 160 industry members attended the North Carolina Vending Association 's annual membership event. It…

New Age Beverages Rolls Out Marley Cold Brew With Major Retailers

by Emily Jed

July 29, 2018

DENVER, CO -- New Age Beverages Corp. is rolling out Marley Cold Brew Coffee to major retail and distribution partners nationally, with major retail partners…

Plastic Straws? Are You Ready For This?

July 29, 2018

Paul Schlossberg The headline in USA Today was: “ McDonald's is being sucked into the movement to ban plastic straws .” Even if you do not offer straws…

Swyft Acquires Utique To Bolster Automated Retail Technology

by Emily Jed

July 29, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO -- Swyft Inc. has acquired Utique Inc., a high-tech U.S. automated retail technology company. The cash and equity transaction reportedly enables…

Trump Tariffs Prompt Coca-Cola To Hike Prices

by Emily Jed

July 29, 2018

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola chief executive James Quincey said cost pressures from President Donald Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs will force the beverage giant…

USAT And Advam Launch EMV Payment Solution For Australian Vending Market

by Emily Jed

July 29, 2018

MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. and Advam , a provider of gateway payment solutions to the vending and self-service markets, have partnered to develop a…

Wawa And Uber Eats Partner To Expand Delivery Options Enhance Convenience

by Emily Jed

July 29, 2018

WAWA, PA -- Wawa Inc. will be adding Uber Eats as a delivery option for a group of stores that will deliver to select locations in Pennsylvania, Florida and…