Vending News & Media

Lieberman Companies acquires D&R Star in Minnesota

December 2, 2022

Lieberman Companies, a Bloomington, Minnesota based ATM distributor and processor that also operates an amusement machine and ATM route, has acquired…

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Analysts wary about Carvana’s future as share price tumbles

December 2, 2022

Carvana, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars online that offers a car vending machine, faces an uncertain future as its share price has…

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Easy Ice acquires Cube Air Refrigeration

December 2, 2022

Easy Ice, a national provider of full-service ice machine subscription solutions, has acquired Cube Aire Refrigeration, an ice machine leasing and service…

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Vendors Exchange International continues Giving Machine campaign partnership

December 2, 2022

Vendors Exchange International Inc., a Cleveland based provider of solutions to the convenience services industry, has continued its partnership with the…

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Sodexo reorganizes into 3 geographic zones

December 1, 2022

Sodexo Group has reorganized its on-site services, effective Oct. 1, 2022, with regions and countries consolidated into geographic zones, according to a press…

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Don’t miss this SSIS session: New Markets for Kiosks

November 30, 2022

Kiosks have been around for decades, but a variety of industries are embracing them now more than ever. Brands and retailers are finding that self-service…

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Hormel Foods reports record 2022 sales

November 30, 2022

Hormel Foods Corp. finished fiscal 2022 nearly 10% above 2021 despite a Q4 decline caused by a shorter quarter, according to an earnings release. Highlights…

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Coca-Cola names Henrique Braun president, international development

November 30, 2022

Henrique Braun The Coca-Cola Co. has promoted Henrique Braun from president of the Latin America operating unit to the newly created role of…

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Breakroom Choices marks 25th anniversary serving Utah, Arizona

November 30, 2022

Breakroom Choices, a breakroom service provider serving Utah and Arizona, marked its 25th anniversary this year.

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How to identify the right workplace water solution

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

The main considerations when selecting the right office water dispenser are what role the machine will fulfill and what environment the water dispenser(s) will…

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Strategies for securing the self service machine network

by Apu Pavithran — Founder and CEO, Hexnode | Mitsogo Inc.

While a generic kiosk or vending management solution might alleviate some concerns, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee security, calling for unified endpoint…

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Cake Boss machines expand in New Jersey

November 30, 2022

Cake Boss vending machines are now available at the Jon Bon Jovi Service Area in South Amboy, New Jersey and the Thomas Edison Service Area in Woodbridge, New…

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Los Angeles mall vending machine offers free pet treats

November 29, 2022

Pet owners visiting the Westfield Century City Mall in Los Angeles between now and Dec. 24 can grab dog or cat treats for free by answering a few questions at…

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Cornell campus organization seeks Plan B vending machines

November 29, 2022

A campus organization is advocating a vending machine to offer contraception pills at Cornell University, according to a report in The Cornell Daily Sun.

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Bring Back TaB movement continues

November 29, 2022

The movement to restore TaB, Coca-Cola Co.'s once-leading diet drink, continues, following the company's 2020 decision to discontinue the product, according to…

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Harbor Wholesale acquires MTC Distributing

November 29, 2022

Harbor Wholesale, a wholesale foodservice distributor based in Lacey, Washington, has acquired Modesto, California-based MTC Distributing Co. for an…

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Don’t miss: Digital transformation and choosing the right technology

November 28, 2022

A host of new technologies — artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning and other technologies — offer convenience services operators new tools…

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Lavazza to acquire MaxiCoffee

November 28, 2022

Lavazza has agreed to acquire France-based MaxiCoffee for an undisclosed sum to strengthen its position in France and in e-commerce, according to Reuters.

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US Foods names Dave Flitman CEO

November 28, 2022

Dave Flitman US Foods Holding Corp. has named Dave Flitman chief executive officer, effective Jan. 5, 2023, according to a press release.

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How one cannabis kiosk helps dispensaries, retailers comply with California regs

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

NatuEra's CBD Smart Kiosks are designed to mitigate the regulatory risk and liability of dispensaries and retailers carrying hemp-derived products by providing…

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