Hersheys Gold Expands Iconic Chocolate Bar Portfolio

by Emily Jed

November 12, 2017

HERSHEY, PA -- Hershey Co. is adding a new flavor to its namesake portfolio for the fourth time in history -- Hershey's Gold Caramelized Creme Peanuts and…

Nestle USA Acquires Chameleon Cold-Brew

by Emily Jed

November 12, 2017

ARLINGTON, VA -- Nestlé USA is ramping up its presence in the cold-brew space by acquiring Chameleon Cold-Brew .

Unilever Extends RTD Pure Leaf Brand To Fresh-Brewed Hot And Iced Tea

by Emily Jed

November 12, 2017

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ -- Unilever Food Solutions is expanding its popular Pure Leaf iced tea brand beyond its popular ready-to-drink format to whole-leaf and…

Unilever To Acquire Tazo Brand From Starbucks For 384 Million

by Emily Jed

November 12, 2017

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ -- Unilever has agreed to acquire the Tazo specialty tea brand from Starbucks for $384 million. The deal includes the Tazo brand and all…

Automated Retail Giant Swyft Acquires Zoom Systems

by Emily Jed

November 9, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO -- Swyft Inc. said it has acquired fellow automated retail giant Zoom Systems . Following the acquisition, Swyft and Zoom Systems will continue…

Crane And Hershey Are Advertising Award Nominees For Kit Kat Vending Machine Campaign

by Emily Jed

November 9, 2017

WILLISTON, SC -- Crane Merchandising Systems , a Crane Co. company, and Hershey Co. are advertising award nominees for a Kit Kat campaign running on Crane's…

Forto Adds Hersheys Chocolate Coffee Shot

by Emily Jed

November 9, 2017

NEW YORK CITY -- Forto said it has partnered with Hershey Co. to create a chocolate-flavored version of its popular 2-fl.oz. coffee energy shots. Forto's…

LAI To Debut Attendant-Free Virtual Rabbids At IAAPA

by Emily Jed

November 9, 2017

ORLANDO, FL -- LAI Games will unveil Virtual Rabbids: The Big Ride at next week's International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo . The…

Micromarket Know-How Rethinking The Operations Model Will Yield The Best Performance

by Tim Sanford

November 9, 2017

The rapid growth in acceptance of self-checkout installations, the present scope of the market, recent developments and an overview of the micromarket's place…

Visa Payment Wearables For 2018 Olympic Winter Games Will Be Sold Through Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

November 9, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO -- Visa, the exclusive payment technology partner at the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has created NFC-enabled gloves, commemorative…

Intercard Adds Arcade Veteran Todd DeMott To North America Sales Team

November 8, 2017

ST. LOUIS -- Intercard has added arcade-industry veteran,Todd DeMott to its North America sales team. A native of Belmar, NJ, DeMott"grew up beating all the…

LightSpeed And GJ Marketing Announce Partnership

November 8, 2017

ATLANTA, GA -- LightSpeed Automation has signed an agreement with G&J Marketing and Sales to represent part of the LightSpeed product line up in the…

Naperville Police Arrest Trio In Skimming Scam

November 8, 2017

NAPERVILLE, IL The Naperville Police Department has arrested three suspects for continuing a financial crimes enterprise, Class 1 felony, stemming from a…

Parlevel Systems Debuts Micromarket Mini

by Emily Jed

November 8, 2017

SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Parlevel Systems has introduced the Micro Market Mini ,a self-checkout kiosk designed to give operators similar functionality of a…

Pinballz And Killer Queen Raise Money For Childrens Hospital

by Emily Jed

November 8, 2017

AUSTIN, TX, -- Pinballz Lake Creek FEC recently collaborated with the members of the Killer Queen Austin team for a 16-hour, non-stop gaming marathon, all in…

Sega Builds Fanfare With IAAPA Tournaments

by Emily Jed

November 8, 2017

ORLANDO -- Sega will showcase a wide lineup of games at IAAPA, from Nov. 14 to 17 at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, FL. Sega's first big…

USA Technologies Completes Acquisition Of Cantaloupe Systems

by Emily Jed

November 8, 2017

MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. said it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Cantaloupe Systems Inc. in a transaction valued at…

Crane Merchandising Systems Adds Remote Services to VendMAX

November 7, 2017

WILLISTON, SC -- Crane Merchandising Systems , a Crane Co. Company, today announced the availability of its latest VendMAX release featuring the addition of…

Intercard Introduces Shindigger the Ultimate Party and Reservation System for FECs

November 7, 2017

ST. LOUIS -- What's Shindigger ? It's the most affordable and user-friendly party and reservation system and it's from the amusement industry experts at…

NAC Extends Deadline For Signing Dynamic Currency Conversion Visa Petition

November 7, 2017

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The National ATM Council Inc. has extended the deadline on its petition requesting Visa to authorize Dynamic Currency Conversion at ATMs in…