365 Retail Markets's PicoCooler adds AI-assisted grab-and-go

May 8, 2024

365 Retail Markets has launched PicoCooler Vision, a combination of computer vision and artificial intelligence that ensures customers are charged for exactly…

Baton Rouge innovates with 24/7 drive-through vending machines coming soon

May 8, 2024

A company in Baton Rouge is developing fully automated 24/7 drive-through vending machines, according to a report from The Advocate.

Scaling back on self-checkout? 5 ways retailers can make it work

by Peter Alcock — Head of Product Marketing, Network Merchants Limited (NMI)

In a post-COVID world, more retailers are turning to self-checkout. The can reduce checkout lines and waiting times, but may not be suitable for customers with…

Cantaloupe Inc., Pee Dee Food Service partner in micro markets kiosk technology

March 27, 2024

Cantaloupe Inc., an end-to-end technology solutions provider for self-service applications, has partnered with Pee Dee Food Service, a full-line vending, micro…

'Committed to success' — the end of 'command and control,' rise of AI, and power of automation

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Ray Friedrich, chief strategy officer at East Street Business Advisors, joined Daniel Brown, editor of Digital Signage Today, for an exclusive audio interview…

Veteran Affairs CX leader talks customer service strategy

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

John Boerstler, chief veterans experience officer at the Veterans Experience Office in the Department of Veterans Affairs, shares the strategy his office takes…

DPL Wins Prestigious ATMIA Peter Kulik Innovation Award for Hercules AI at ATMIA 2024

DPL, a leading provider of managed connectivity in the IoT industry, proudly announces its receipt of the esteemed ATMIA Peter Kulik Innovation Award at the…

Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires Carpet Capital Vending

February 27, 2024

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Carpet Capital Vending allowing for expansion in the North Georgia region.

Nestle lifts 2023 earnings despite sale dip

February 22, 2024

Nestle S.A. lifted its 2023 earnings against a slight sales decline, impacted by soft consumer demand, capacity constraints and a temporary supply disruption…

Keurig Dr Pepper boosts Q4, FY 2023 sales, earnings

February 22, 2024

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. boosted its Q4 and FY 2023 sales and earnings against the prior year periods, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

JDE Peet’s 2023 earnings slide despite higher revenue; Russia sanctions raise questions

February 21, 2024

JDE Peet's, which is owned by JAB Holdings and owns Peet's Coffee, Douwe Egberts, Jacobs and other brands, reported declining profits against a slight revenue…

Campbell Soup taps PepsiCo’s Anthony Kyles for meals/ beverages

February 21, 2024

Anthony Kyles (Photo: Campbell Soup Co.) Campbell Soup Co. has named Anthony Kyles as chief customer officer, meals and beverages, effective March…

Middleby suffers Q4, FY 2023 sales declines, earnings mixed

February 20, 2024

Middleby Corp. reported Q4 and FY 2023 sales declines while earnings were mixed compared to the prior year periods, according to a press release. Highlights…

Indiana soda bottling facility to close, idling 45

February 20, 2024

Refresco, a soda bottling company based in Evansville, Indiana, has notified the state that it will close its plant, eliminating 45 jobs, according to a…

Sodexo promotes David Woodbury to head new commercial team

February 16, 2024

David Woodbury (Photo:Sodexo) Sodexo, a Paris-based foodservice contractor, has promoted David Woodbury from chief sales officer to chief commercial…

Jones Soda teams with Dot Foods, Green Nature Marketing, Ignite Brand Advisors on foodservice division

February 16, 2024

Jones Soda Co. has launched a foodservice division that expands the brand beyond retail grocery to bars, restaurants and other full-service, quick-service…

Coca-Cola stalks Poppi

February 16, 2024

The Coca-Cola Co. is seeking to acquire soda brand Poppi, according to people claiming to have knowledge about the matter, Bloomberg reported.

US Foods to acquire IWC Food Service in Tennessee

February 16, 2024

US Foods Holding Corp. has agreed to acquire IWC Food Service, a broadline distributor located in Cookeville, Tennessee, for an undisclosed sum, according to a…

US Foods lifts Q4, FY 2023 sales, earnings

February 15, 2024

US Foods Holding Corp., a warehouse foodservice distributor, lifted its Q4 and FY 2023 results over the prior periods, driven by case volume growth. Highlights…

Coca-Cola Co. reports mostly positive Q4, FY 2023 results

February 14, 2024

The Coca-Cola Co. lifted its revenues for Q4 and FY 2023, while earnings were mixed, according to a press release.