Convenience services leaders: Use the downtime to boost customer communication

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The COVID-19 outbreak has provided companies an opportunity to enhance communication outreach and establish stronger customer relationships. This marks an…

Azkoyen Group patents touchless technology for vending

May 11, 2020

Azkoyen, a vending equipment manufacturer, has developed and patented Air Touch technology for its machines, which allows the user to obtain the products…

USA Technologies names Sean Feeney as CEO

May 11, 2020

Sean Feeney USA Technologies Inc. has named Sean Feeney as chief executive officer, effective May 8, 2020, according to a press release.

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Laboratory confirms Kastus anti-microbial coating effective against coronavirus

May 11, 2020

A patented surface-coating technology developed by Irish company Kastus is shown to be effective against human coronavirus on treated surfaces, an independent…

NAMA to offer supervisory management courses

May 11, 2020

The National Automatic Merchandising Association and Michigan State University are offering a Professional Certificate in Supervisory Management, with 12 weeks…

Del Real Foods names Martinez CFO

May 11, 2020

Del Real Foods, a Hispanic refrigerated foods company, has named Manuel Martinez as its chief financial officer, according to a press release. Del Real is…

Jones Soda reports flat revenue for Q1

May 8, 2020

Jones Soda Co., a provider of craft soda, reported revenue remained flat at $2.8 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 compared to a year ago…

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…