United Food Group names Russ Law as sales manager

September 5, 2025

United Food Group has appointed Russ Law as its next sales manager, according to a press release. Effective immediately, Law will be responsible for sales…

Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI

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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…

Hershey Company appoints Tiffany Menyhart as chief customer officer

March 7, 2025

The Hershey Company has appointed Tiffany Menyhart as Chief Customer Officer, effective March 17, 2025, according to a press release. Menyhart brings 30 years…

Revolutionizing Kiosk Maintenance: Setting the Standard for Being Successful in the Kiosk Industry!

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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.

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…

AVS Companies bolsters technical support team with Chris Reisser as manager

January 13, 2025

AVS Companies has appointed Chris Reisser as its technical support manager for cooler product lines, according to a press release. Reisser brings over 18 years…

John Russell named one of The Hill's top lobbyists for 2024

January 13, 2025

John Russell IV, a member of the DGA Group lobbyist team representing the American Amusement Machine Association, has been recognized as one of The Hill's Top…

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…

Why introducing self-service will send airport satisfaction soaring

One of the latest and most important recent additions to airports globally are self-service kiosks. With airline travel back to pre-pandemic levels (and even…

Volkswagen Singapore takes over Ten Square with All-Electric ID. Buzz Cars

October 21, 2024

Volkswagen Singapore is making a big display with the launch of their ID. Buzz electric vehicle. In a unique out-of-home campaign titled "Great things start…

Giving Machines to debut in Oklahoma City

September 23, 2024

A charitable initiative is coming to Scissortail Park in Oklahoma City this holiday season. Three "Light the World Giving Machines" will be installed, allowing…

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.

12-year-old cites TikTok inspiration for launching vending machine business

August 16, 2024

A 12-year-old Florida boy has turned a casual TikTok video into a thriving vending machine business, according to a Baseline report. Adrian Peña started with a…

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.

Jeremy Tepper (1964-2024): Music man, media maven, coin-op champion

June 18, 2024

On June 14, 2024, Jeremy Tepper, a jack-of-all-trades who left his mark on music, journalism, and the coin-op industry, passed away at 60.

Hello! I'm Sandra Carpenter, your new editor at Vending Times

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

May 14, 2024

Hello. I'm the new editor of Vending Times. I've been working in editorial and research roles for over a decade and have experience in print, blog, social…