Entrepreneur sells Washington State University cheese in vending machines

August 24, 2021

Sky High Cheese LLC, a startup by entrepreneur Jeff Reed, has installed a vending machine offering Washington State University specialty cheeses at the…

Mussel vending machine debuts in The Netherlands

August 24, 2021

A mussel growing business in Yerseke in The Netherlands has installed a refrigerated vending machine that offers fresh mussels, allowing 24/7 access to mussels…

Chinese food retailer deploys vending machines

August 23, 2021

Missfresh Ltd., a Chinese fresh food e-commerce and physical retail chain, recently deployed vending machines at more than 5,000 businesses in Beijing, such as…

Surging self-service innovation responds to technologically empowered consumers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The 2021 NAMA Show in New Orleans hosted a wealth of education sessions and a trade show showcasing extensive innovations.

Continental Services offers alcohol management for customer locations

August 23, 2021

Continental Services, Michigan's largest vending and food management company, has partnered with SOBR Safe Inc., a provider of alcohol management services, to…

Performance Food Group boosts sales, earnings for Q4 and FY 2021

August 20, 2021

Performance Food Group, which owns Vistar, the nationwide vend product wholesale distributor, reported sales and earnings gains for both the fourth quarter…

Luxury retailer Rebag introduces self-service machine

August 20, 2021

Rebag, a luxury retailer, has opened a 2,100-square-foot store in Greenwich, Connecticut, with a self-service vending machine, according to a press release.

Office snacks provider garten acquires LeanBox

August 20, 2021

Garten Wellbeing PBC, a San Francisco-based healthy food provider to offices, has agreed to acquire fresh food kiosk LeanBox for an undisclosed sum, according…

The Perfect Blend of Style and Security

Learn how Southco helped Matthew Algie achieve a premium coffee vending machine for high-end retail outlets by solving multiple design challenges

How a shifting retail landscape challenges convenience services

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of industry veterans tackled this question head on during a session at the NAMA show Wednesday in New Orleans: 'The future of convenience services: Are…

John B Sanfilippo boosts Q4 2021 sales, earnings

August 19, 2021

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. saw improved sales and earnings in the fourth quarter ending June 24, 2021 over the prior year's fourth quarter.

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop signs franchise deal for 6 more stores

August 18, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a self-service restaurant concept based on the historic Automat, signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with New York City-based…

COVID just the latest challenge for one independent operator

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

An unexpected expansion into residential bottled water delivery enabled an independent convenience services operator to survive the pandemic.

Latin American c-store/foodservice concern invests in robotic retail provider Swyft

August 18, 2021

Fomento Económico Mexicano, a convenience store operator and food and beverage distributor in Latin America, has made a strategic investment in Swyft Inc., a…

Monster Beverage reports strong Q2 2021 results despite pandemic

August 17, 2021

Monster Beverage Corp. reported strong sales and earnings for the second quarter ending June 30, 2021, despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic…

DC court dismisses Randolph Sheppard Act complaint

August 16, 2021

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Friday dismissed a lawsuit by vending operators participating in the Randolph Sheppard…

Portland entrepreneur expands gift vending business

August 16, 2021

Portland entrepreneur Taylor Valdés has created a business stocking vending machines in bars, boutiques and other retail outlets offering locally produced art…

Fast Fired to deploy Piestro pizza machines

August 16, 2021

Carbone Restaurant Group is partnering with Piestro to expand its Fast Fired pizza chain, according to an email from Piestro.

Entrepreneurs open self-serve wine bar in Phoenix

August 13, 2021

A pair of former teachers have opened GenuWine Arizona in Phoenix, a self-serve wine bar that highlights Arizona wines, according to an abc15.com report. The…

Stockholder sues to stop Performance Food Group acquisition of Core-Mark

August 13, 2021

A lawsuit in California seeks to halt Core-Mark's proposed acquisition by Performance Food Group, the parent company of Vistar, the nation's largest vending…