Vending News & Media
Wow Bao to deploy Just Baked hot food kiosks
July 12, 2022
Wow Bao, a fast casual concept based in Chicago that has offered self-serve kiosks since 2009, will deploy Automated Retail Technologies' Just Baked Hot Food…
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PepsiCo boosts Q2 2022 revenue on snack, food gains
July 12, 2022
PepsiCo Inc. reported a Q2 2022 revenue gain, boosted by its snacks and food divisions over the prior year period, beating analyst expectations. Highlights…
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PopCom deploys 7 PopShop Locals
July 12, 2022
PopCom has deployed its PopShop Local concept, a digital pop-up shop hybrid between e-commerce and local brick-and-mortar storefronts, at seven new locations…
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Japanese vending machine specializes in eel
July 12, 2022
Where else but Japan can you buy eel from a vending machine?
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DoorDash pulls the plug on Chowbotics
July 11, 2022
DoorDash has decided to discontinue Chowbotics, the robotic salad maker vending machine, the company announced on its website. The machine, which featured…
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Bluewater launches massive water station at The 150th Open in Scotland
July 11, 2022
Bluewater, a Sweden based provider of water stations that recently merged with U.S. based Flowater, has launched a massive water station with 12 in-line water…
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Why technology is driving a bright future for vending
Providing the right customer experience, with a fast, seamless and secure purchasing journey, is a key factor for success. To manage this transformation…
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University of Texas students seek contraception machine following Supreme Court abortion ruling
July 11, 2022
Students at the University of Texas at Austin are working with the university to introduce a 24-hour contraception vending machine in response to the Supreme…
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Compass Group Canada to test autonomous, self-serve robotic kitchens
July 8, 2022
Compass Group Canada has teamed with SJW Robotics to pilot three 24/7 autonomous, self-serve kitchen robots named RoWok, according to a press release.
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Government policy drives vending machines in Vietnam
July 8, 2022
The government of Vietnam is encouraging the placement of vending machines, causing manufacturers to design models with touchscreens, fall detection sensors…
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GS Foods acquires Graves Foods
July 7, 2022
GS Foods Group Inc., an Ontario, California based foodservice distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital, LLC and A&M Capital Partners, has…
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Takis Snacks teams with Modelo on co-branded vending machine
July 7, 2022
Some lucky person is going to win a co-branded vending machine and a year's supply of Modelo beer and Takis Snacks snacks.
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Age verification provider CAV Solution raises funds
July 7, 2022
CAV Solution, a Tallinn, Estonia based provider of an age and identification verification module for self-service solutions that utilizes a cloud…
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Piestro teams with ServeRobotics on autonomous pizza delivery
July 7, 2022
Piestro, a robotic pizzeria that produces artisanal pizza within minutes, has teamed with ServeRobotics, an autonomous sidewalk delivery company, to offer…
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Following COVID-19: How coronavirus pandemic is impacting convenience services
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Here's the latest news on how COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic, is impacting the retail industry from store closings to payment trends.
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Alicia Lavay named executive director for the ICX Association
July 6, 2022
Networld Media Group President and Publisher Kathy Doyle has appointed Alicia Lavay to executive director of the company's Interactive Customer Experience…
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National Beverage Corp posts record 2022 sales despite COVID
July 6, 2022
National Beverage Corp. reported record sales of $1.14 billion for fiscal 2022 despite lasting impacts of COVID-19, according to an earnings report. Highlights…
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Tyson Foods teams with Saudi food company
July 6, 2022
Tyson Foods Inc. has agreed to enter a strategic partnership with Tanmiah Food Co., a provider of fresh and poultry and other meat products, animal feed and…
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McKee Foods promotes Roger Olmstead to national sales role; Kelley VandeLune retires
July 6, 2022
Kelley VandeLune Kelley VandeLune has retired from his role national foodservice sales manager for McKee Foods following 18 years of service…
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Performance Food Group promotes 4 in finance
July 6, 2022
Performance Food Group, which owns Vistar, a national convenience services wholesale distributor, has promoted four senior leaders in its finance department.
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