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NAMA clarifies New York law on reopening essential services
June 3, 2020
A New York state law for reopening non-essential businesses only applies to offices, auto dealers and commercial building management, according to Wes Fisher…
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Why the post COVID-19 era will drive intelligent vending, micro markets and beyond
by Udi Wiesner
With post COVID-19 market trends emerging, including the desire for more healthy food, sanitary and public safety, we can expect major growth in the demand for…
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NAMA calls on New York State to clarify guidance for reopening breakrooms
June 1, 2020
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has asked the State of New York to revise its interim guidance on safe breakroom reopening and has asked its…
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Are touchscreens worth it during COVID-19?
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
As the world continues to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, customers are starting to change their habits, especially when it comes to germs and touching surfaces.
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Alabama CS operator weathers COVID-19 focusing on safety, secures PPP loan
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Gulf Coast Canteen has so far weathered the setback reasonably well under the direction of company president Greg Breland, a longtime industry veteran who.took…
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NAMA webinar today to address coping with COVID-19
May 14, 2020
Convenience services industry leaders take the virtual stage today in a free, 20-minute 2 p.m. EST webinar designed to share straight talk on what they're…
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PepsiCo helping restaurant workers coping with COVID-19
May 12, 2020
Building on its more than $50 million commitment for COVID-19 relief, PepsiCo Foodservice is launching four programs aimed at supporting restaurants and their…
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Survey says over 80% of U.S. small businesses expect long-term impact from pandemic
May 11, 2020
San Francisco-based Veem, a global payments network, surveyed 630 small business companies on a variety of issues regarding how the coronavirus has affected…
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The self-service surge: step forward OEMs
The Coronavirus is having a devastating financial impact across the globe. However, for OEMs building kiosks there may be a ray of light; through providing…
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COVID-19 and convenience services: 'New normal' demands flexibility
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Three veteran operators from different parts of the country gave an overview of how their operations have changed during a webinar last week presented by the…
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Kellogg’s organic net sales rise 8%, boosted by coronavirus pandemic
April 30, 2020
While first quarter net sales decreased by approximately 3% year on year on account of a recent divestiture, Kellogg's net sales on an organic basis rose by…
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Will COVID-19 make convenience services a preferred shopping destination?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Conveniences services leaders agree that the coronavirus pandemic is making consumers more inclined to use unattended retail solutions, but there was less…
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J & J Snack Foods reports sales decline in Q2
April 29, 2020
J & J Snack Foods Corp. sales decreased 2% in the second quarter, to $272.0 million, compared to $276.3 million in last year's second quarter, according to…
read nowFlorida convenience services operator embraces touchless solutions
April 23, 2020
In an effort to provide its accounts with access to solutions that reduce the risk of contamination or infection, Gilly Vending, a Miami convenience services…
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TriTeq secures 5 patents for micro market safety and security
April 23, 2020
TriTeq Lock and Security announced the issuance of five U.S. patents that ensure the safety, security and protection of unsupervised markets and micro markets…
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Parlevel Systems releases e-commerce tool for convenience service operators
April 21, 2020
Parlevel Systems has released Parlevel Run, a service that enables convenience services businesses to deliver products directly to consumers, according to a…
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NAMA’s Carla Balakgie to address virtual health summit
April 21, 2020
Carla Balakgie Carla Balakgie, CEO of the National Automatic Merchandising Association, will be a featured speaker at PHA 10: Accelerating a…
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CARES Act will provide more loans, unemployment and tax benefits
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, signed into law at the end of March, provides new loan programs that vary depending on a company’s…
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COVID-19 pushes grocery shoppers to self-checkout
April 7, 2020
Nearly two-thirds of consumers are changing their grocery shopping habits in response to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent consumer survey…
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Federal directive calls convenience services ‘essential’ during COVID-19 shutdown: What it means to you
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Convenience services have been designated "essential" services to the country's critical infrastructure under a federal directive during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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