Challenges drive vending machine evolution as new ‘automated retailers’ spur revenue and profitability

As times and consumer interests change, so, too, have vending machines. The devices have evolved into what some in the industry refer to as automated…

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Aramark lifts Q4, FY 2023 results, beats expectations

November 14, 2023

Aramark Corp. lifted its Q4 and FY 2023 sales and earnings over the prior year periods, surpassing analyst revenue expectations, according to an earnings…

Utz Brands taps Kraft Heinz’s Mitchell Arends for supply chain, promotes Clay Devore to EVP

November 14, 2023

Mitchell Arends (Photo: Utz Brands Inc. Utz Brands Inc. has named Mitchell Arends executive vice president, chief integrated supply chain officer…

JM Smucker creates sweet baked snacks group, names Dan O’Leary VP/GM

November 14, 2023

The J. M. Smucker Co. has created a strategic business area, Sweet Baked Snacks, which includes the Hostess and Voortman brands, and has named Dan O'Leary…

Sodexo InReach names Cheryl Bravo VP/business development

November 14, 2023

Cheryl Bravo (Photo: LinkedIn Sodexo InReach has named Cheryl Bravo vice president of business development, according to a press release. She brings…

Tyson Foods reports sliding sales, earnings for Q4, FY 2023

November 13, 2023

Tyson Foods Inc. reported falling sales and earnings for Q4 and FY 2023, according to an earnings report.

The brave new world of fresh food vending

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Commercial smart fridges, micro markets, an improved food supply chain and other innovations have made it a much easier and more common experience to purchase…

US Foods to acquire Saladino’s Foodservice

November 13, 2023

US Foods Holding Corp. has agreed to acquire Saladino's Foodservice, a Fresno, California-based foodservice distributor with more than 4,000 customers in…

Sodexo teams with Bear Robotics to deploy robots in health facilities

November 13, 2023

Sodexo, a Paris-based provider of food, facilities and health services, has teamed with Bear Robotics, the Silicon Valley provider of indoor self-driving…

Selecta Group ups Q3 2023 profits against sales dip

November 9, 2023

Selecta Group, the Switzerland-based route service provider of convenience services throughout Europe, improved its profitability for Q3 2023 despite a sales…

US Foods lifts Q3 2023 sales, earnings decline

November 9, 2023

US Foods Corp. reported an earnings loss against higher sales for Q3 2023 compared to the prior year period, according to an earnings release.

Nestle invests $100M in food delivery company

November 9, 2023

Nestle S.A. has invested $100 million in Wonder Group, a New York City-based food delivery company that also offers kitchen equipment and ingredients to…

Campbell Soup names Charles Brawley EVP/general counsel/corporate secretary

November 9, 2023

Charles Brawley III (Photo: Campbell Soup) Campbell Soup Co. has promoted Charles Brawley III from senior vice president, corporate secretary and…

Kellanova suffers Q3 2023 earnings dip on flat sales

November 9, 2023

Kellanova, formerly part of Kellogg Co., reported falling earnings against flat sales for Q3 2023 over the prior year period, according to its first earnings…

Performance Food Group lifts Q1 2024 results, Vistar leads other segments

November 8, 2023

Performance Food Group Inc., which owns Vistar Corp., a nationwide vending product warehouse distributor, lifted its Q1 2024 sales and earnings over the prior…

How c-stores tap tech to meet changing customer habits

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The convenience store sector is in a major transformation mode and challenged with meeting customer expectations, deploying smart tech while growing the bottom…

Golden State Foods promotes Kate Starr to group communications VP

November 8, 2023

Kate Starr (Image: Golden State Foods Inc.) Golden State Foods Inc., a wholesale supplier to the foodservice and retail industries based in Irvine…

Blue Triton Brands taps Sabra Dipping’s Joey Bergstein as CEO

November 8, 2023

Joey Bergstein (Image: Blue Triton) BlueTriton Brands Inc., formerly known as Nestle Waters North America, has appointed Joey Bergstein as chief…

INCREDIVEND: The Skittles® Remix Digital Kiosk: new home-away-from-home

INCREDIVEND is pleased to announce that The Skittles® Remix Digital Kiosk has found a new home-away-from-home on the INCREDIVEND Showcase on Vendingtimes.com.

Sodexo promotes Matthews to CEO of healthcare, seniors division

November 7, 2023

Molly Matthews (Photo: Sodexo) Sodexo has promoted Molly Matthews from chief operating officer for the healthcare division to chief executive…