Theft Deterrence Marketing Part 1 The Big Picture

A major loss prevention strategy that I was taught, expanded and refined in big box retail with both dishonest employees and shoplifters, was the low-cost…

Young Vending Entrepreneur Mikey Wren Recognized For Community Involvement Philanthropy

by Emily Jed

GIVING BACK: Michael Wren of Mikey's Munchies Vending was recognized as an "Entrepreneur" at the grand opening of the new Magic House @MADE St. Louis…

Celsius Q2 Revenue Climbs 73 To Record 161 Million Net Loss Improves

by Emily Jed

BOCA RATON, FL -- Global fitness drink maker Celsius Holdings Inc. reported that distribution expansion and robust demand fueled 73% revenue growth in the…

Foot Locker Nike Plus Unlock Box Immerses Consumers At NYC Power Store

by Emily Jed

NEW YORK CITY -- Foot Locker announced the grand opening of its Washington Heights community-based Power Store, which features a full suite of immersive…

Generation Next Shuffles Management Slashes Staff To Cut Costs

by Emily Jed

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands announced several moves to increase cashflow, raise capital and increase its Reis & Irvy's soft-serve frozen…

Grasshopper Debuts CannabisCBD Vending Machines At San Francisco Outside Lands Celebration

by Emily Jed

OAKLAND, CA -- Grasshopper Kiosks debuted its compliant, digital retail shopping solution for cannabis and CBD at the Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco…

Hostess Brands Launches Secondary Public Offering By C Dean Metropoulos

by Emily Jed

KANSAS CITY, MO -- Hostess Brands Inc. today announced the launch of a public offering of 12 million shares of its Class A common stock held by C. Dean…

Survey Finds Gas Station C-Stores A Top Spot To Quench Thirst

by Emily Jed

BOSTON -- Packaged beverages are the third largest in-store category at convenience stores with 15.3% share of sales, according to the National Association of…

NAC Hails DC Fly-In A Significant Step Forward For Americas ATM Entrepreneurs

by Emily Jed

WASHINGTON, DC -- The National ATM Council Inc. (NAC) is hailing its third annual "ATMs Go to Washington" legislative Fly in a success. The event took place…

NAMAs Wes Fisher Participates In National Conference Of State Legislatures Summit

by Emily Jed

WELL DONE: NAMA government affairs manager Wes Fisher (r.) takes opportunitiy at NCSL legislative conference to thank Rep. Harold "Trey" Stewart (R-ME)…

OTI Receives Purchase Order For 10000 Advanced Readers For Global Smart ATM Market

by Emily Jed

ROSH PINNA, Israel -- On Track Innovations Ltd., a global provider of near field communication (NFC) and cashless payment solutions, said it has received a new…

Aramark Acquires Good Uncle On-Demand Food Delivery Service

by Emily Jed

AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: Through a proprietary mobile app and drop-point model, Good Uncle utilizes centralized production and a fleet of specially equipped…

Briggo Opens Robotic Coffee Haus At San Francisco International Airport

by Emily Jed

AUSTIN, TX -- Travelers and employees at San Francisco International Airport can now have their coffees prepared and served by a robotic barista. Austin-based…

Generation Next Pilots Print Mates Photo-Printing Kiosks At Kroger Supermarkets

by Emily Jed

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. announced a pilot with The Kroger Co.'s Atlanta division for Generation Next's Print Mates subsidiary's…

NAMA Foundation 2018 Census Shows Steady Micromarket Growth

by Tim Sanford

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association Foundation has published its 2018 Industry Census. Its content is available to members and…

Hostess Pacts To Sell Superior In-Store Bakery Line To Sara Lee Unit

by Tim Sanford

KANSAS CITY, MO -- Hostess Brands Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Superior Cake Products Inc. in-store bakery business to Sara Lee…

RF IDeas Offers Extensive Mobile Access Control Solutions Portfolio

by Tim Sanford

ROLLING MEADOWS, IL -- RF IDeas has announced that it now offers a "robust and comprehensive" portfolio of mobile access solutions based on Orange Business…

Group C Partners With Yoke Payments To Install 500 Cashless Micromarkets By 2020

by Emily Jed

MT. VERNON, NJ -- Group C , formerly CC Vending, which stakes its claim as the largest independent vending company in the tri-state New York, New Jersey and…

James Rost Dies At 87 Led NAMA As 1986 Chairman Then President

by Tim Sanford

James Rost ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL - James Rost, an experienced vending industry executive who led the National Automatic Merchandising Association for more than…

Blind Operator Replaces Nevada Legislature Deli With Avanti Smart N Go Machines

by Emily Jed

CARSON CITY, NV -- State workers here will get their meals, drinks and snacks from Avanti Markets' Smart N Go machines, run by blind operator Marjory Olaes…