J.M. Smucker Co. appoints John Brase president, COO

May 1, 2025

The J.M. Smucker Co., the maker of brands Folgers and Jif, has promoted John Brase to president and chief operating officer, effective April 30, according to a…

Betson Enterprises execs inducted into AAMA Amusement Industry Hall of Fame

March 25, 2025

Bob Geschine, President of Betson Enterprises, and Peter Betti, former Chairman and CEO, have been inducted into the 2025 AAMA Amusement Industry Hall of Fame…

Sodexo names Michael Svagdis CEO of campus, government services

February 12, 2025

Sodexo North America has appointed Michael Svagdis as CEO of campus and government services, U.S., effective Feb. 17, 2025, according to a press release.

Embark on an Epic Journey Into the Forgotten Realms of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

In celebration of 50 years of the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game, Stern Pinball players worldwide will experience the game’s fantasy world under the glass…

NAMA unveils leadership transition plan

January 23, 2025

The National Automatic Merchandising Association unveiled a plan for the succession of its president and CEO, Carla Balakgie. Balakgie, who joined NAMA in…

Hershey appoints presidents for U.S. Confection, Salty Snacks

January 20, 2025

The Hershey Company announced the appointment of Andrew Archambault as president, U.S. Confection, and Veronica Villasenor as president, Salty Snacks…

Coca-Cola Consolidated CFO to retire, company names new CFO

January 10, 2025

Scott Anthony, Coca-Cola Consolidated EVP and CFO, will retire on March 31. Anthony has served as the company's CFO since 2018. To succeed him, Matthew J.

365 Retail Markets appoints CTO, VP of sales, announces retirements

December 27, 2024

365 Retail Markets, a company specializing in unattended retail technologies, has appointed Anton Rakushkin as chief technology officer and Bill Reidy as VP of…

Otis Spunkmeyer, Sodexo Fight Hunger team up to fight food insecurity

September 17, 2024

Otis Spunkmeyer and the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation have teamed up to combat food insecurity in the U.S.

Redbox closes all kiosks, fires 1,000 employees

July 12, 2024

Redbox, a 22-year-old DVD kiosk rental business, is officially shutting down after its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, converted its…

AAMA advocates for small business issues in D.C.

June 28, 2024

Members of the American Amusement Machine Association recently traveled to Washington D.C. to lobby for its members and the small business community at large.

Steve Campbell joins AVS Companies' micro market and vending team

April 17, 2024

AVS Companies announces that Steve Campbell has joined their team as the business development manager, according to a press release.

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…

Danny Trivits Joins Betson Imperial Parts & Service Team

Betson is pleased to announce that Danny Trivits has joined the Betson Imperial Parts & Service team as a Parts Specialist. With over two decades of experience…

Foo Fighters and Stern Pinball Announce New Rock and Roll Pinball Machines

CHICAGO, IL – February 28, 2023 – Stern Pinball, Inc. unleashes a new line of pinball machines celebrating and created in cooperation with Rock and Roll Hall…

Ashilyn Sunderman succeeds Rod Nester at Smith Vending Canteen

December 11, 2020

Smith Vending Canteen, a Canteen franchisee in Clarinda, Iowa, has promoted Ashliyn Sunderman from vice president and CFO to CEO, assuming most of the duties…

ICX Association names Elevate Award winners

September 22, 2020

The Interactive Customer Experience (ICX) Association presented its annual Elevate Awards during a livestream earlier today.

J&J Snack Foods names Walmart, Coca Cola, Home Depot veteran Ken Plunk as CFO

September 21, 2020

Ken Plunk J & J Snack Foods Corp. has named Ken Plunk senior vice president, CFO, effective today, reporting to Daniel Fachner, president…

Jackie Clark, former NAMA PR director, will be missed by all who knew her

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Jackie Clark, 58, passed away yesterday, surrounded by family members, at her home in the greater Washington, D.C. area after a battle with cancer.

Refreshment Solutions names Eric Woods COO

February 24, 2020

Refreshment Solutions, based in Norco, Louisiana, has named Eric Woods as its chief operating officer.