Vending News & Media

Shekel Brainweigh names Schor chairman, CEO

September 17, 2020

Arik Schor Shekel Brainweigh Ltd., a weighing technology provider that has introduced AI-powered autonomous shopping systems, has named Arik Schor as…

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San Francisco vending operation to deploy Renetec touchless solution

September 17, 2020

J&J Vending, a San Francisco area convenience services provider, will deploy touch-free vending solutions from Renetec Inc., the technology provider…

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Fast casual chain pins growth on robotic salad vending machine

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

When restaurants were closing in response to COVID-19, Saladworks went into overdrive targeting non-traditional locations. The Chowbotics robotic saladmaker…

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Vending machine helps Australia retailers sell products during COVID-19 lockdown

September 16, 2020

Retailers in Carlton, Australia, where stores have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, have turned to a vending machine to sell wares, according to a…

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Coca-Cola Bottling repurposing Alabama facility, impacting 65 employees

September 16, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc., one of the nation's largest Coca-Cola bottlers, plans to invest $5 million to repurpose its Birmingham, Alabama…

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PepsiCo to introduce relaxation beverage

September 15, 2020

PepsiCo Inc. plans to introduce "Driftwell," a relaxing beverage with L-theanine, which is an amino acid and FDA-approved supplement used for relaxation and…

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Canadian vending manufacturer introduces touchless mask dispenser

September 15, 2020

Cypress Vending, based in Vancouver, Canada, has introduced a touchless mask vending machine, The Touchless Mask Station is available in both the U.S.

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Disinfectant germicide spray decontaminates PPE equipment

September 15, 2020

Gallaway Safety & Supply has introduced Clyraguard, a disinfectant and germicide spray that is non-irritating, non-sensitizing, non-toxic and skin safe…

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How to ensure the cash payment is not counterfeit

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Fraud, online and in person theft is increasing ,so convenience services operators need to know how to identify fake from real cash.

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Where’s the stimulus bill for small and midsize businesses?

by George Sarantopoulos — President, Access One ATM

Despite numerous proposals under consideration for a second stimulus bill, the one thing missing is the small and midsize business owner, who doesn't have the…

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PepsiCo names Kanioura EVP, chief strategy and information officer

September 14, 2020

Dr. Athina Kanioura PepsiCo Inc. has named Dr. Athina Kanioura executive vice president and chief strategy and transformation officer, according to a…

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Newspaper vending machines disappearing

September 14, 2020

The newspaper vending machine — once common on city streets — has become a rarity with the decline of newspapers and the rising prices of those still in…

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COVID-19 hammers the 'Art-o-mat'

September 14, 2020

The Art-o-mat in Winston Salem, North Carolina, which re-purposes decommissioned cigarette vending machines to sell art works by local artists, has taken its…

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Interactive Customer Experience Association names finalists for Elevate Awards

September 11, 2020

The Interactive Customer Experience Association has announced finalists in eight categories for its Elevate Awards. Readers are invited to click through the…

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USA Technologies' Q4 revenue takes a hit, earnings improve

September 11, 2020

USA Technologies Inc. took a 15.2% revenue hit for the fourth quarter ending June 30, but its $32.6 million managed to beat estimates by $1.67 million…

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Mars names R&D VP and chief science officer

September 10, 2020

Dr. Maria Velissariou Mars Inc., has named Dr. Maria Velissariou as the new global corporate research and development vice president and chief science…

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USA Technologies taps Verifone’s Lopez Lacroix for business development

September 10, 2020

USA Technologies Inc., a cashless payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the self-service retail market, has…

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USAT survey: COVID-19 boosts cashless vending

September 10, 2020

A majority of convenience services operators lost more than half of their sales during the peak of the COVID-19, according to a survey conducted by USA…

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Bakery fights COVID-19 using cake vending machine

September 10, 2020

Tracy German, owner of the Cake Bar in Trinity Groves near Dallas, was able to recover some of the business she lost to the coronavirus pandemic by installing…

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Oregon operator survives COVID-19 aided by technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Ryan and Michelle Harrington believe the pandemic underscored the importance of operating as efficiently as possible. To this end, they believe their ongoing…

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