Quench acquires H2Office Technologies LLC

September 8, 2021

Quench, a provider of filtered water solutions for businesses and dealer partners across the U.S. and Canada, has acquired H2Office Technologies LLC, a…

AI robot serves pre-ordered coffee delivered to pickup locker

September 8, 2021

The Root C coffee machine from New Innovations Co. Ltd. at a Tokyo rail station uses artificial intelligence to prepare coffee to customer specifications…

Brazil frost drives sugar prices to 4-year highs

September 3, 2021

Sugar prices jumped to four-year highs after a Brazil frost diminished the cane crop in the world's largest producer, causing hedge funds to drive the market's…

Performance Food Group completes Core-Mark acquisition

September 2, 2021

Performance Food Group Co. has completed the acquisition of Core-Mark Holding Co. Inc., creating a convenience business within PFG's Vistar segment that…

Flowater installs 6,000 refill stations in US schools

August 31, 2021

Denver-based FloWater has installed 6,000 refill stations nationwide which have filled over 350 million bottles over the past decade, according to a press…

Keurig Dr Pepper names chief supply chain officer

August 31, 2021

Tony Milikin Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has named Tony Milikin to the position of chief supply chain officer, effective Sept. 7, reporting to Chairman and…

Robotic baristas planned for Singapore transit stations

August 30, 2021

Stellar Lifestyle, a retail management, media and digital advertising solutions provider formerly known as SMRT Commercial, has teamed with Crown Digital, a…

How convenience services operators deploy touchless technology

August 30, 2021

COVID-19 has created a demand for touchless interaction due to health concerns, and as customers become more comfortable with the technology, that demand will…

JM Smucker suffers Q1 2021 sales and earnings declines

August 26, 2021

The J.M. Smucker Co., which owns Folgers and other consumer product brands, reported sales and earnings declines for the first quarter of 2021 ending July 31…

Oregon convenience services operator named to Inc 5000 4th straight year

August 26, 2021

Royal ReFresh, formally Royal Vending, in Tigard, Oregon has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing private firms in America for…

Surging self-service innovation responds to technologically empowered consumers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The 2021 NAMA Show in New Orleans hosted a wealth of education sessions and a trade show showcasing extensive innovations.

The Perfect Blend of Style and Security

Learn how Southco helped Matthew Algie achieve a premium coffee vending machine for high-end retail outlets by solving multiple design challenges

How a shifting retail landscape challenges convenience services

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of industry veterans tackled this question head on during a session at the NAMA show Wednesday in New Orleans: 'The future of convenience services: Are…

COVID just the latest challenge for one independent operator

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

An unexpected expansion into residential bottled water delivery enabled an independent convenience services operator to survive the pandemic.

Kitu Life raises $106M

August 16, 2021

Kitu Life Inc., the manufacturer of Super Coffee brand products which are marketed to the convenience services industry and other retail channels, has raised…

Study indicates bottled water more harmful to environment than tap water

August 13, 2021

A recent study found that tap water offers more overall environmental benefits than bottled water, according to a phy.org report.

Konop Companies celebrates 75th anniversary

August 11, 2021

Konop Companies, a convenience services firm in northeast Wisconsin, recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, according to a wbay.com report.

Aramark rebounds from COVID with strong Q3 2021 results

August 10, 2021

Aramark Corp. posted strong revenue and earnings growth in the third quarter as business activity recovered from the COVID-19 setback in 2020, according to an…

Land O’Lakes reports strong Q2 2021, HY results

August 9, 2021

Land O' Lakes Inc., a farmer-owned coop serving the foodservice and retail sectors, reported $4 billion, a 14% gain over last year's second quarter sales, for…

Primo Water improves sales and earnings for Q2 2021

August 5, 2021

Primo Water Corp., a provider of water direct to consumers and water filtration services in North America and Europe as well as water dispensers, purified…