African Court Rules Coca-Cola Products Could Be Poisonous

by Emily Jed

March 30, 2017

TAGS: Coke in Nigeria, Coca-Cola Co., Lagos High Court, Sprite, Fanta, benzoic acid, sunset yellow, Nigerian Bottling Co. LAGOS, Nigeria -- A court in…

Amazon Postpones Opening Cashier-Free C-Store

by Emily Jed

March 30, 2017

TAGS: self-checkout stores, automated retailing, Amazon, unattended automated convenience store, Amazon Go SEATTLE -- Amazon is delaying opening the…

Incredible Technologies Celebrates 1000th Consecutive Golden Tee Daily Contest On Mar 31

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

March 30, 2017

TAGS: bar video game, Golden Tee Golf, Incredible Technologies, Goldent Tee Golf Daily Contest, Don Pesceone, Goldent Tee 1,000th Daily Contest …

TouchTunes Runs Apple Pay Promotion Through April 3

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

March 30, 2017

TAGS: ouchTunes, jukebox, Apple Pay, cashless vending NEW YORK CITY -- Jukebox giant TouchTunes said it is teaming up with Apple Pay to give users five…

Unis Rolls Out New Bowler And VR Games Reintroduces Redemption Piece

March 30, 2017

TAGS: Universal Space Video Games, Unis, family entertainment center market, Unis Lane Master, bowling redemption game HONGSHAN, China -- Universal…

EuVend Planners Put Finishing Touches On Show As April 27 Nears

by Tim Sanford

March 29, 2017

TAGS: vending, office coffee service, European vending industry, Eu'Vend and Coffeena, Koelnmesse, German vending association, BDV, Vending Star awards…

Southern Refreshment Services Signs On For Innovolts Power-Protection Technology

by Emily Jed

March 29, 2017

TAGS: vending machine power conservation, Southern Refreshment Services, Innovolt Inc., power-protection technology, micro market, office coffee service …

Adrenaline Unleashes Licensed Minion Whacker Redemption Game

March 28, 2017

TAGS: Adrenaline Amusements, arcade game, Despicable Me Minion Whacker, mallet amusement game, Jeff Evangelista TERREBONNE, QC -- New from Adrenaline…

Alan Kumpf Joins FUNstruction Results As Partner

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

March 28, 2017

TAGS: FUNstruction Results LLC, Alan Kumpf, FUNstruction, FEC consultants, family entertainment center, Bernie Robinson FAIRVIEW, NC -- FUNstruction…

Andamiro USA Unveils 3rd Nickelodeon-Licensed Game PAW Patrol

March 28, 2017

TAGS: Andamiro, PAW Patrol, Nickelodeon arcade game, Nick Jr., Drew Maniscalco, Ryan Cravens GARDENA, CA -- For its latest arcade redemption game…

Cantaloupe Systems Partners With Gimme Vending To Expand Seed Mobile Functionality

by Emily Jed

March 28, 2017

TAGS: Cory Hewett, DEX, vending machine management, vending machine technology, Gimme Vending, Seed Key, Cantaloupe Systems SAN FRANCISCO -- Two…

USA Technologies Inc Appoints Priyanka Singh CFO

by Emily Jed

March 28, 2017

TAGS: cashless vending, payments industry, vending machine payments, USA Technologies Inc., Priyanka Singh, USAT chief financial officer, Leland P. Maxwell…

Utahs Crackdown On Gambling Devices Includes Coin Pushers

March 28, 2017

TAGS: Utah Attorney General's Office, coin-op news, Utah gambling device crackdown, coin pushers, Leo Lucey, Utah state Rep. Norm Thurston SALT LAKE…

Byte Foods Inc Plans To License Smart Fridge To Vending Operators Nationwide

by Emily Jed

March 26, 2017

TAGS: vending, smart shelf retail, Byte Foods Inc., smart refrigerator, professional vending operators, Lee Mokri, Megan Mokri, Pantry Retail Inc., fresh…

Japanese Patrons Can Pay Ahead Buy Friend A Drink At QR Code-Activated Machines

by Emily Jed

March 26, 2017

TAGS: vending machines, Japanese vending machine, QR code vending machine, cashless vending, vending in Japan, digital vending machine TOKYO -- New…

What Makes The Difference?

by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association

March 26, 2017

TAGS: Vending Times, Vending Times editorial, vending industry, coin-op, vending machine, coin machine business, office coffee service, vending machine…

AMI Entertainment Hosts Gary Clark Jr Giveaway On Jukeboxes Autographed Guitar Is Top Prize

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

March 23, 2017

TAGS: jukebox, AMI Entertainment, Gary Clark Jr.

Amid Political Uncertainty Expo Vending OCS Planners Reschedule Brazil Show To Sept 4-5

by Tim Sanford

March 23, 2017

TAGS: Expo Vending postponed, Expovending & OCS Latin America, EPS Events, Brazil's national vending association, ABVA, Associação Brasileira de…

Betson Hires Tony Grant As National Sales Manager For Audio Visual And Security Services

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

March 23, 2017

TAGS: H. Betti Industries Inc., Betson Enterprises, Betson Imperial Parts, Tony Grant, Betson Audio-Visual Deparment, Jonathan Betti, vending, amusements …

Compass Group USA Announces Landmark Commitment To Reduce Food Waste By 25 In 3 Years

by Emily Jed

March 23, 2017

TAGS: food service, vending, Compass Group USA, Compass food waste reduction initiative, Natural Resources Defense Council, Tom Colicchio CHARLOTTE, NC…