Reserve Bank Says Australias New 10 Note Will Work In Vending Machine Validators

by Emily Jed

September 19, 2017

Australia's new $10 note entered circulation on Sept. 20 and the Reserve Bank of Australia says it won't have the same issues in vending machine payment…

Ruth E Buckholz Dies At 91

by Tim Sanford

September 19, 2017

READING, PA -- Ruth E. Buckholz, who shared 67 years of marriage with vending pioneer William (Bill) Buckholz, died here on Sept. 11. She was 91. "Mrs.

Former Google Execs Automate Corner Store With App-Activated Bodegas

by Emily Jed

September 18, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO -- Two former Google employees are making headlines and stirring up controversy with a startup concept that automates the corner store. But their…

Generation Next Franchise Names Flex Its Manufacturing Partner Of Robotic Vending Systems

by Emily Jed

September 18, 2017

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. said it has selected Flex Ltd. (previously known as Flextronics) as the manufacturer for its Reis &…

Premier Food Service Chooses USA Technologies For 100 Cashless Capability

by Emily Jed

September 18, 2017

MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. said it will upgrade hundreds of Premier Food Service 's machines to its ePort Connect cashless payment system. The move…

Wisconsin Man Wins TouchTunes Ultimate Jukebox Bar Crawl

September 18, 2017

BARABOO, WI -- Some TouchTunes enthusiasts spent this summer hopping from bar to bar in hopes of being the lucky winner of the company's Ultimate Jukebox Bar…

Accent Food Services Acquires Arizonas Ace Vending

by Emily Jed

September 17, 2017

PFLUGERVILLE, TX -- A ccent Food Services , headquartered here, said has acquired Ace Vending Inc. The transaction, Accent's 13th and largest to date…

Michigans Continental Acquires Satellite Vending

by Emily Jed

September 17, 2017

TROY, MI -- Continental , a food management company based here, said it has acquired Satellite Vending Co., a subsidiary of VendTek Wholesale Equipment Inc., a…

Nestle Acquires Majority Interest In Blue Bottle Coffee

by Emily Jed

September 17, 2017

GLENDALE, CA -- Nestlé said it has purchased a majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee , a specialty coffee roaster and retailer based in Oakland, CA.

Smart Software Marks Name Change With Donations To Local Organizations

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

September 14, 2017

EFFINGHAM, IL -- Smart Software reports that its rebranding has produced unanticipated benefits for local charitable organizations. The 20-year-old company, a…

Andamiro USA Signs Licensing Deal With NFL Players Association NFLPA Super Star Football Coins Is Partnerships First Arcade Game

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

September 13, 2017

GARDENA, CA -- The National Football League Players Association , through its licensing and marketing arm NFL Players Inc., has granted Andamiro USA Corp.

Eagle Foods Acquires Popcorn Indiana

by Emily Jed

September 12, 2017

RICHFIELD, OH -- Eagle Foods has purchased Popcorn Indiana , a leading brand in the ready-to-eat popcorn category. Popcorn Indiana complements Eagle Foods…

Heinz Kraft Names David Knopf 29 Chief Financial Officer

by Emily Jed

September 12, 2017

CHICAGO -- Kraft Heinz has named David Knopf, 29, chief financial officer, making him the youngest to lead one of the United States' largest companies. He…

VendSys Is Pleased With Gimme Trial Verdict As Federal Court Rejects Infringement And Unfair Competition Claims

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

September 12, 2017

QUINCY, MA -- Synectic Software Solutions Inc., maker of VendSys , a vending management system, said it was pleased with the Massachusetts federal court's…

Gimme Vending Obtains Permanent Injunction Against Vendsys Developer Synectic Software Solutions

by Emily Jed

September 9, 2017

Gimme Vending LLC said a court has granted its request for a permanent injunction prohibiting Synectic Software Solutions Inc. from manufacturing, using…

Utah AG Charges Two Operators For Allegedly Running Deceptive Coin Pushers And Kiosks As Gambling Devices

September 7, 2017

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah's Attorney General's office has filed gambling and money laundering charges against two operators of coin pushers and electronic kiosks.

American Amusement Machine Association Gives 25000 To Red Crosss Harvey Relief Fund

by Emily Jed

September 6, 2017

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- The American Amusement Machine Association said it has given $25,000 to the American National Red Cross's Hurricane Harvey relief…

Gas Prices Spike In Harveys Wake East Coast Is Hardest Hit

September 6, 2017

Gas prices have predictably gone up in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The massive flooding and damage caused by the storm resulted in several Gulf Coast…

Vending Amusement And Gaming Machine Distributor AVS Cos Hires New Controller

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

September 6, 2017

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- AVS Cos. said it has hired Michelle Lopez, an experienced accountant, as the company's controller. She will be based at the equipment…

Andamiro Ships New Arcade Games Inspired By Nickelodeons Paw Patrol And SpongeBob

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

September 5, 2017

GARDENA, CA -- Andamiro USA Corp. said it is shipping its latest amusement machines based on two popular Nickelodeon properties. Paw Patrol and SpongeBob Order…