Laxman Narasimhan takes over Starbucks CEO role

March 20, 2023

Laxman Narasimhan, who was named incoming CEO of Starbucks last year, has officially succeeded Howard Schultz as CEO.

University home to Just Walk Out convenience store

March 17, 2023

The first convenience style store on a college campus, powered by Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, is open on the Marymount University campus.

Selecta Group boosts 2022 sales, reduces loss boosted by pricing

March 16, 2023

Selecta Group, the Switzerland-based route service provider of convenience services, lifted its revenue in 2022 boosted by higher pricing and reduced its loss…

Kellogg to split into snack, cereal companies

March 16, 2023

Kellogg Co. plans to separate into two public companies focused on global snacking and North American cereal, according to a press release. The names will go…

Research links coffee to lower diabetes risk, less body fat

March 15, 2023

A new study supports previous research that coffee consumption can lower Type 2 diabetes risk, according to a New York Post report. The study, published in the…

Diversification pays in Upstate NY: full-line vending, amusements, OCS, ATMs

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Valley Vending Service in Plattsburgh, New York has found diversification a way to shift focus as business conditions change. Technology has played a key role…

2023 Kiosk Marketplace Census: Post-pandemic recovery delivers 2nd consecutive growth year in 2022

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Growth in 2022 was driven by a convergence of rising consumer acceptance of self service, a recovering supply chain, a growing labor shortage, improving…

Tyson Foods to close 2 plants, lay off 1,700

March 14, 2023

Tyson Foods Inc. plans to close two chicken plants in May, affecting nearly 1,700 employees, as part of an effort to strengthen its poultry business, according…

Financial planning firm taps vending industry veteran Andy Hayes

March 14, 2023

Andy Hayes PWM Planning, a St. Louis, Missouri based financial planning company, has named Andy Hayes director of business development and…

Gordon Food Service expands to Texas

March 13, 2023

Gordon Food Service, a foodservice distributor with operations in the U.S. and Canada, will open six stores in the greater Houston area to serve local…

What is an integrated POS and how does it work?

The key to effectively using an integrated POS lies in choosing the right tool.

Vistar to carry Hershey’s new plant-based snacks

March 13, 2023

Hershey Co.'s recently introduced Hershey's plant-based snacks will be available to both vending operators and micro market operators through Vistar…

Five Star Food Service acquires Corso’s vending business, boosts Mississippi presence

March 10, 2023

Five Star Food Service Inc., a Chatanooga, Tennessee-based provider of away-from-home food and beverage retail solutions for employers and other commercial…

Sodexo Canada taps Compass Group’s Johanne Bélanger as CEO

March 10, 2023

Johanne Bélanger Sodexo Canada has named Johanne Bélanger, FCPA, FCA, as CEO, according to a press release.

Jones Soda boosts Q4, FY 2022 revenue, incurs loss from cannabis expansion

March 10, 2023

Jones Soda Co. lifted its Q4 and FY 2022 revenue on higher sales, but it extended its loss on costs partly related to its cannabis market expansion, according…

Mashgin touchless self-checkout kiosk saves NFL fans 6.5 years of game time in 2022

March 9, 2023

Mashgin, a provider of a touchless self-checkout kiosk, has saved National Football League fans more than 3.5 million minutes of waiting in line, the…

United Natural Foods lifts Q2 2023 sales boosted by inflation, suffers earnings decline

March 8, 2023

United Natural Foods Inc. lifted its Q2 2023 sales boosted by inflation but suffered an earnings decline, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

Campbell Soup boosts Q2 2023 sales and earnings driven by price gains

March 8, 2023

Campbell Soup Co. lifted its Q2 2023 sales and earnings boosted by price hikes, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:

How one rural Arkansas independent stays on a fast growth curve

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Since investing in vending management software nearly 10 years ago, Mike Kever has been able to build his small but highly profitable convenience services…

JM Smucker names 4 to leadership roles

March 8, 2023

Gail Hollander, Robert Crane, TimWayne and Angie Burick assume new roles at The J.M. Smucker Co. The J.M. Smucker Co., which owns Folgers, Dunkin'…