Planning Gets Under Way For 6th China International Vending Fair

by Tim Sanford

November 19, 2017

GUANGZHOU, China -- Next year's China International Vending Machines and Self-service Facilities Fair was a hot topic at the 4th Asia-Pacific Vending Industry…

Intercard Adds Arcade Veteran Todd DeMott To North America Sales Team

November 8, 2017

ST. LOUIS -- Intercard has added arcade-industry veteran,Todd DeMott to its North America sales team. A native of Belmar, NJ, DeMott"grew up beating all the…

Moscow Will Host 2018 VendExpo WRS5 From March 28-30

by Tim Sanford

November 6, 2017

MOSCOW, Russia -- VendExpo and WRS5 (World Retail Smart Solutions and Self-Service Systems) will present their third joint trade show at the VDNH (or VDNKh…

Vendex North Teams Up With EDWCA And BSA For November Show

by Tim Sanford

November 5, 2017

MANCHESTER, England -- The organizers of Vendex report that the popular vending show is working cooperatively with the European Drinking Water Cooler…

Switch Commerce Celebrates 15th Anniversary

October 29, 2017

IRVING, TX -- Switch Commerce celebrated its 15th Anniversary on Oct. 20 with an employee event at the Pinstack entertainment center and bowling center in…

Coke Veteran Glen Walter To Lead Mondelezs North American Business

by Emily Jed

October 25, 2017

DEERFIELD, IL -- Mondelez International has appointed Glen Walter executive vice-president and president for its North America business. Walter, 49, will lead…

James Dinkins To Succeed Sandy Douglas As Coca-Cola North America Prexy

by Emily Jed

October 24, 2017

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co. said Alexander "Sandy" Douglas Jr. will retire as president of Coca-Cola North America (CCNA). He will be succeeded by James L.

Erin B James Succeeds Montano As Managing Editor At Vending Times

October 18, 2017

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -- Erin B. James has joined Vending Times as managing editor. She succeeds Nicholas Montano, who has accepted the post of director of…

Hostess CEO Bill Toler Announces Retirement

October 17, 2017

KANSAS CITY, MO -- Hostess Brands Inc. said chief executive Bill Toler will retire effective Mar. 1 or sooner if a replacement can be found. He is widely…

Helix Leisure Group Ups Ted Parsons To Business Systems Director

by Tim Sanford

DALLAS -- Helix Leisure reports that its present U.S. general manager, Ted Parsons, is transitioning to group director of business systems, a newly created…

Anthony Harris Joins SandenVendo America As Foodservice Sales And Installations Director

by Emily Jed

September 19, 2017

DALLAS -- Anthony Harris has joined SandenVendo America as director of foodservice sales and installations. He succeeds Gordon Justice, who was recently…

Atlantic Coast Exposition Silent Auction To Benefit Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

by Emily Jed

September 19, 2017

MYRTLE BEACH, SC -- The Atlantic Coast Exposition will hold a silent auction during its upcoming conference here Oct. 12-14 at Embassy Suites Kingston…

Heinz Kraft Names David Knopf 29 Chief Financial Officer

by Emily Jed

September 12, 2017

CHICAGO -- Kraft Heinz has named David Knopf, 29, chief financial officer, making him the youngest to lead one of the United States' largest companies. He…

Vending Amusement And Gaming Machine Distributor AVS Cos Hires New Controller

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

September 6, 2017

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- AVS Cos. said it has hired Michelle Lopez, an experienced accountant, as the company's controller. She will be based at the equipment…

Lavit Appoints Former Mars Drinks Prexy Xavier Unkovic To Board

by Emily Jed

NEW YORK CITY -- Xavier Unkovic, former president of Mars Drinks and current president of San Francisco's Amy's Kitchen, has joined Lavit LLC's board of…

Quality Brokerage Appoints Lou Pace Jr Inside And Outside Sales Manager

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

TURNERSVILLE, NJ -- Quality Brokerage Inc. reports that Lou Pace Jr. has assumed expanded responsibilities for inside and outside sales at the firm. Pace Jr.

Jason Eberstein Joins NAMA As State And Federal Affairs Director

by Emily Jed

September 4, 2017

CHICAGO -- Jason Eberstein has joined the National Automatic Merchandising Association as director of state and federal affairs. His appointment is part of the…

Tim Marlega Rejoins Bandai Namco

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- Bandai Namco Amusement America Inc. has welcomed Tim Marlega back to the team after a two-year absence. He previously had served as a…

Cardtronics CEO Steven Rathgaber To Retire Edward West Succeeds

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

August 23, 2017

HOUSTON -- Cardtronics chief executive Steven Rathgaber will retire at the end of the year and will be replaced by Edward West, the ATM operator's chief…

Connecticut Vending Association Plans Oct 5 Golf Outing

August 21, 2017

EAST GRANBY, CT -- The Connecticut Vending Association will hold its annual golf outing on Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Copper Hill Golf Club here. The tournament…