The Future of Consumer Self-Service

The family entertainment, amusement, and attractions industries are social industries deeply affected by the coronavirus pandemic. And, although the industry's…

Second Nature Brands now home for Kar’s Nuts, Second Nature Snacks, Sanders Chocolates

February 24, 2021

A new snack company, Second Nature Brands, now houses the established Kar's Nuts, Second Nature Snacks and Sanders Chocolates brands, according to a press…

Who’s afraid of the pandemic? Not this convenience services startup

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The founders of Capital Provisions in Los Angeles have not let the pandemic deter plans to establish a convenience services operation utilizing…

Hormel promotes Frank, Vaupel following Panters acquisition

February 24, 2021

Hormel Foods Corp. has promoted Jeff Frank to vice president of grocery products, leading the integration of the Planters and Corn Nuts brands into Hormel…

Carvana introduces car vending machine to Las Vegas

February 24, 2021

Carvana has launched its newest car vending machine in Las Vegas, according to a press release. The glass structure stands 11 stories tall with a 39-vehicle…

McKee Foods introduces Little Debbie Star Crunch to vending

February 24, 2021

McKee Foods Corp.'s Little Debbie vending division will introduce Little Debbie Star Crunch to the vending industry in March. Star Crunch Cookies are 3-ounce…

Meet the New, Shining Star For Your Vending Business: Introducing Little Debbie® Star Crunch®

McKee Foods is introducing Little Debbie® Star Crunch® to the vending industry March 2021. Star Crunch Cookies are a classic out-of-this-world treat made of…

Hensley Beverage to distribute Alkaline Water brands in Arizona

February 24, 2021

Hensley Beverage Co., an Anheuser-Busch InBev direct store delivery provider, will distribute Alkaline88 and A88 Infused alkaline water and flavor infused…

JM Smucker to lay off employees

February 23, 2021

The J.M. Smucker Co., which manufactures Folgers and other brands, said Monday it will lay off employees in North America due to changing consumer behavior and…

Tyson Foods promotes Donnie King to COO

February 23, 2021

Donnie King Tyson Foods Inc. has expanded Donnie King's role as group vice president of poultry to include chief operating officer, reporting to CEO…

CBD developer Chemesis teams with Pelican Group for vending management services

February 23, 2021

Chemesis International Inc., a developer of cannabis products, is teaming with The Pelican Group, a vending and amusement management company, to deploy CBD…

Meat vending operation expands to Scarsdale

February 23, 2021

Applestone Meat Co., which operates vending machines to sell locally sourced and sustainably raised meat, has expanded to a location at 735 White Plains Road…

PepsiCo introduces ‘Frutly’ hydrating juice water

February 23, 2021

PepsiCo has released one of its newest product innovations, Frutly, a hydrating juice water designed with teens in mind, according to a press release. A…

Massachusetts, Washington seek soda taxes

February 23, 2021

Soda taxes are being considered in Washington and Massachusetts.

Vending machine COVID-19 test kits prove convenient for New Yorkers

February 23, 2021

Wellness 4 Humanity's vending machines offering at-home COVID-19 tests are now available in New York City, providing a convenient way for people who want to…

AiFi teams with Wundermart on unattended stores

February 22, 2021

AiFi, a provider frictionless autonomous shopping experiences powered by artificial intelligence, has teamed with Wundermart, a company that creates unmanned…

Coca-Cola seeks to acquire BodyArmor

February 22, 2021

The Coca-Cola Co. is working to acquire BodyArmor, a sports drink expected to surpass the cola giant's Powerade brand, according to a report in The Atlanta…

Convenience services operator sales tips for a rebuilding year

by Amanda Puppo — CEO, MarketReach Inc.

Much has changed on account of the pandemic, but effective sales and marketing can rebuild a convenience services operation in 2021. It will take hard work and…

SBA to have exclusive PPP loan application for small firms

February 22, 2021

Businesses with less than 20 employees can apply for coronavirus relief for 14 days starting Wednesday, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

Coffee consumption associated with lower heart failure risk

February 22, 2021

Drinking coffee is associated with a lower risk of heart failure according to an analysis of decades of data from three health studies including 21,36…