Navigating COVID-19: Labor challenges, the ‘new normal’ and how family entertainment centers prepare for reopening

While COVID-19 has brought many challenges, there are also new opportunities, such as introducing machines that offer personal protective equipment.

Suit against Compass Group over fingerprint privacy violation proceeds in federal court

May 7, 2020

A federal appeals court on Tuesday agreed to let a suit against Compass Group USA for violating an Illinois consumer privacy law proceed in federal district…

NAMA releases guidelines, checklists for returning to full operations

May 6, 2020

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has released guidelines, including checklists, for operators working to keep break rooms safe, according to a…

J&J Snack Foods names Dan Fachner president

May 6, 2020

Dan Fachner J & J Snack Foods Corp. has named Dan Fachner, president and  CEO of The ICEE Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of J & J Snack…

Vengo Labs uses mobile technology to enable contactless product sampling

May 6, 2020

Vengo Labs, a provider of digital kiosk sampling solutions, has developed a contactless sampling process by incorporating mobile phone technology, according to…

Coca-Cola Consolidated reports 6.4% revenue gain, boosted by COVID-19 demand

May 6, 2020

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. reported a 6.4% revenue gain in the first quarter of 2020, primarily due to an increase in physical case volume of 6.1%, according…

Convenience services industry video reinforces industry’s commitment to safety

May 6, 2020

The convenience services industry banded together nationwide to send a powerful message of support to America's businesses in a 2-minute video produced by Vend…

Aramark reports 6.7% revenue decline for second quarter

May 5, 2020

Aramark's consolidated revenue declined 6.7% year-over-year for the second quarter to $3.7 billion, with underlying growth in the overall business more than…

Sonoma Brands completes acquisition of KRAVE from Hershey

May 5, 2020

Sonoma Brands has completed the acquisition of KRAVE, a jerky brand, from the Hershey Company for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release.

The self-service surge: step forward OEMs

The Coronavirus is having a devastating financial impact across the globe. However, for OEMs building kiosks there may be a ray of light; through providing…

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COVID-19 and convenience services: 'New normal' demands flexibility

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Three veteran operators from different parts of the country gave an overview of how their operations have changed during a webinar last week presented by the…

Australian tech provider introduces no-touch contactless solution for vending

May 4, 2020

Vending on Track Pty Ltd., a North Strathfield, Australia based vending technology provider, has released its True Contactless Vending solution to allow…

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?

Kraft Heinz reports 3.3% Q1 net sales gain

May 1, 2020

The Kraft Heinz Company reported net sales increased 3.3% in the first quarter, which reflected higher net sales and organic net sales growth due to strong…

Safety mask provider installs vending machine in NYC

May 1, 2020

Anyone in need of a face mask in New York City can buy one from a vending machine recently installed at 156 Delancey Street, according to a boweryboogie.com…

InOne offers touchless vending powered by Vagabond

May 1, 2020

InOne Technology, a provider of retrofit vending and self-serve technologies, and Vagabond, a technology provider, announced the release of the InOne…

COVID-19 tops reader interest on several fronts

The coronavirus pandemic continued to dominate news in the convenience services industry this past week.

Partec converts facility to make face guards for hospitals

April 30, 2020

Partec Inc., a manufacturer that specializes in contract assembly for both large and small companies including the Raw Thrills arcade game, will reopen to…

Kellogg’s organic net sales rise 8%, boosted by coronavirus pandemic

April 30, 2020

While first quarter net sales decreased by approximately 3% year on year on account of a recent divestiture, Kellogg's net sales on an organic basis rose by…

S&D Coffee and Tea lays off 1,000 due to COVID-19

April 30, 2020

S&D Coffee and Tea, a roaster, retailer and coffee service provider which is now owned by Wet Rock Coffee Company in Little Rock, Arkansas, has laid off…