Qualifying sales prospects more important post COVID-19; how to prepare

by Amanda Puppo — CEO, MarketReach Inc.

Companies that do their homework about their prospective customers before calling them usually have better results, but in an environment where businesses are…

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…

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.

Payment authentication standard spells change for vending and kiosks in Europe

by Paul Weston — Founder, KWP

The difficulty for vending and kiosk operators is that this new authentication standard introduces a layer of friction to transactions which for other…

You got the PPP— so now what?

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

You're approved for a PPP loan, but now what do you need to do once you receive funding?

The demand for hand sanitation stations has arrived

by David Ashforth

In addition to dispensing hand sanitizer, a sanitation station can also provide antibacterial wipes and face masks. The importance of these basic sanitary…

More competition for us – food halls. What’s a food hall?

by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting

Food halls are the next evolution of those mall-based food courts. You might describe it as a food court on steroids. Convenience service operators cannot…

Coca-Cola Reports Strong Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2019

by VT Staff

The Coca-Cola Co. reported another quarter of strong growth, along with achieving or exceeding all guidance for the full year 2019. The company continued to…

Lavazza Professional Teams With Kotkamills On Recyclable Vending Cup

by VT Staff

Kotkamills, a Finland based manufacturer of fully recyclable barrier boards, has signed a significant collaboration agreement with Lavazza Professional. As a…

Sysco To Outsource Customer Service Employees In Cost Cutting Move

by VT Staff

Sysco plans to outsource all of its U.S. customer service employees, in a cost-cutting move, according to an MSN.com report. The company said in an internal…

Westrock Coffee Co To Acquire SD Coffee Tea From Cott Corp

by VT Staff

Westrock Coffee Co., LLC has agreed to acquire S&D Coffee & Tea from Cott Corp. for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release. The transaction…

Compass Sued For Privacy Violation Over Biometric Vending Machines

by VT Staff

COOK COUNTY, Ill. An Illinois woman has sued Compass Group USA, parent company of Canteen, for collecting and storing thumbprints at is biometric vending…

NYC Council Requires Retailers To Accept Cash Bans Noncash Charge

by Tim Sanford

NEW YORK CITY -- The City Council has passed a bill that will prevent local retail businesses from refusing to accept cash, or levying a surcharge on cash…

Philadelphia Vending Repair Program Raises Funds For NAMA Visit

by Tim Sanford

PHILADELPHIA, PA-- The Vending Repair Program run by the Philadelphia School District is seeking support for sending four of its students to the 2020 NAMA…

Wolf Pack Part III: Jam’em Up and Flip’em Over

Larry Fresno, owner of the 17-route Neighborhood Vending Co.,was drained and exhausted physically, but even more so emotionally. He knew the nightmare he found…

Aramark Announces Programs To Bolster Supply Chain Diversity

by Emily Jed

PHILADELPHIA -- Aramark announced a partnership with Certify My Company to assist self-classified suppliers in obtaining third-party diversity certifications.

Coca-Cola Unveils Powerade Innovations To Fuel And Refuel Everyday Athletes

by Emily Jed

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola's Powerade is expanding its product lineup for the first time in over a decade with two new zero-sugar innovations that offer functional…

Madix And Shekel Brainweigh Deliver Ready-Made Product Aware Cabinets To Retail Industry

by Emily Jed

NEW YORK CITY -- Madix Inc., a leading retail shelves manufacturer in North America, and Shekel Brainweigh Ltd., a leader in advanced weighing technology, are…

Pepsi Bets On Zero Sugar In 2020

by Emily Jed

PURCHASE, NY -- Pepsi Zero Sugar was one of the fastest growing soda brands in the U.S. in 2019 and it is primed for an even bigger year in 2020 with a new…

Plant-Based Milk Giant Califia Farms Completes Landmark 225 Million Financing

by Emily Jed

LOS ANGELES -- Califia Farms, a leading plant-based food and beverage company, has completed a $225 million Series D financing led by the Qatar Investment…