Art and science of tech transformation in convenience services: Lessons from the pioneers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Introducing technology requires more than learning about new products, according to a panel of industry experts and operators. Instead, proactive operators…

Kepler Capital acquires Service Station Vending Equipment

May 17, 2022

Kepler Capital Limited Partnership has acquired Service Station Vending Equipment Inc. based in Elmont, New York, which manufactures, maintains and services…

How ITMs are Changing the Service Landscape for Financial Institutions

As Financial Institutions, financial independent service operators (FISO), and ATM-as-a-Service providers can attest, ITMs were growing in popularity among…

How Does Dual SIM Work? Expand Network Options Improving Uptime

A wireless cellular router generates connectivity to the internet utilizing a modem embedded in the router through a SIM card that connects to an assigned…

Hofmann Sausage introduces chicken sausage products

February 12, 2021

Hofmann Sausage Co., a Syracuse, New York-based manufacturer of sausages for the foodservice industry, has introduced chicken sausage in the following flavors…

Marc Rosset and Chuck Treister partner to consult with convenience service operators on valuations, acquisitions

January 20, 2021

Marc Rosset A pair of vending industry veterans — Marc Rosset, founder of Professional Vending Consultants Inc., and Chuck Treister, lately of U.S.

PPP program opens to all lenders

January 19, 2021

After re-opening the Paycheck Protection Program to small lenders on Friday, the U.S. Small Business Administration is now opening the program to all lenders.

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit honors inaugural Innovation Awards winners

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The winners of the first Self-Service Virtual Innovation Awards were announced yesterday during the Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit.

Airsled Adds Variable Speed Option To Its Vending Moving System

Airsled's products are already known for their incredible performance, safety, and ease of use. With the introduction of dial-controlled, variable speed…

Hostess Brands reports 14.4% quarterly net sales gain

May 12, 2020

Hostess Brands Inc. reported net revenue was $243.5 million, an increase of 14.4% excluding the sale of the in-store bakery business for the three months ended…

The demand for hand sanitation stations has arrived

by David Ashforth

In addition to dispensing hand sanitizer, a sanitation station can also provide antibacterial wipes and face masks. The importance of these basic sanitary…

Industrial products distributor Wurth Industry to carry Markforged 3D printers

April 6, 2020

Würth Industry North America, a distributor of supply chain solutions for fasteners, MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) and safety equipment and a…

Fresh Del Monte Produce names Gold vice president/chief marketing officer

March 31, 2020

Elana Gold Fresh Del Monte Produce has named Elana Gold as vice president and chief marketing officer, according to a press release. She will lead…

See’s Candies suspends operations due to coronavirus pandemic

March 30, 2020

See’s Candies, a Carson, California-based candy manufacturer, has suspended production and shipping of product and is not taking orders on account of the…

Kellogg switches to virtual annual shareholders meeting due to coronavirus

March 27, 2020

Kellogg Company's annual meeting of share owners, to be held on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 1 p.m. ET, has been changed to a virtual meeting on account of the…

Orange juice sales expected to spike due to coronavirus

March 27, 2020

Citrus growers are expecting to see big sales gains for orange juice in the coming months as people try to stay healthy during the coronavirus pandemic…

Just Born suspends production due to coronavirus

March 27, 2020

Just Born Inc., which manufactures Mike and Ike, Peeps, Hot Tamales, Goldenberg's Peanut Chews and Just Born Jelly Beans candies, has temporarily…

Jones Soda reports revenue declines for fourth quarter, full year

March 24, 2020

Jones Soda Company, a provider of craft soda, reported fourth quarter revenue of $2.2 million compared to $2.3 million in the prior year’s fourth quarter.

Coca-Cola reaffirms full year guidance, notes impact of coronavirus

March 23, 2020

The Coca-Cola Company has reaffirmed its full year guidance, and estimated an approximate 2- to 3-point impact to unit case volume, 1- to 2-point impact to…

Performance Food Group withdraws 2020 outlook due to coronavirus pandemic

March 23, 2020

Due to the evolving and unprecedented impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on the global economy, Performance Food Group, parent company of Vistar, has…