NAMA Show Readies Largest-Ever Better for You Pavilion Public Health Expert Panel Discussion To Align With Consumer Trends

by Emily Jed

March 20, 2019

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association reported that its "Better for You" pavilion is breaking records weeks before its NAMA Show debuts…

Garden State Governor Signs Cashless Store Ban Into Law

by Emily Jed

March 19, 2019

TRENTON, NJ -- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation on March 19 barring cashless stores throughout the Garden State. The bill, A-591, was…

Imperial Co Expands Into Iowas Quad Cities With Purchase Of New Facility

by Emily Jed

March 19, 2019

DAVENPORT, IA -- Imperial Co. , a leading vending and foodservice company in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Iowa and Illinois, said it plans to open a new facility…

Continental Acquires Sterling Services

by Emily Jed

TROY, MI -- Continental Services , a foodservice management company based here, has acquired Sterling Services located in Canton, MI. The entire Sterling…

Industry Recognition Continues With Illinois Vending Day Proclamation

by Emily Jed

March 18, 2019

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association announced continued recognition for the industry, as the State of Illinois offered a formal…

Performance Food Group Positions For C-Store Growth With Eby-Brown Acquisition

by Emily Jed

March 18, 2019

RICHMOND, VA -- Performance Food Group Co., parent of nationwide vending distributor Vistar, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Eby-Brown Co. LLC, a…

Reis Irvys Seeks To Engage Location Partners With New FroyoRobotscom

by Emily Jed

March 18, 2019

SAN DIEGO, CA -- Generation Next Franchise Brands said it has launched a new informational website for potential Reis and Irvy's frozen desert vending machine…

Beyond The Bin Coca-Cola Invites Americans To Rethink The Possibilities Of Plastic Waste

by Emily Jed

March 17, 2019

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co. hopes to inspire people to think, feel and behave differently about packaging waste and reimagine the possibilities of recycled…

Firestone Chief Hails Record 2018 Sets Stage For 2019 Momentum

by Emily Jed

March 13, 2019

NEEDHAM, MA -- Firestone Financial president and chief executive David Cohen reported that 2018 was a banner year for the nationwide finance company. Its…

Nissin Cup Noodles Vending Machines Use Instagram As Currency

by Emily Jed

March 13, 2019

SANTA ANA, CA -- Foodbeast , a digital media house based here, debuted its social media-powered vending machine with instant noodle maker Nissin Foods USA. The…

Selecta Group Publishes First Sustainability Report

by Emily Jed

March 13, 2019

CHAM, Switzerland -- Selecta Group, Europe's leading vending and coffee service provider, has published its first annual Sustainability Report , which outlines…

Parlevel Releases Next-Generation Cashless Payment Solution

by Emily Jed

March 12, 2019

SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Now available from Parlevel Systems is its next generation of cashless readers. Called Parlevel Pay Plus , the new devices complement…

Yoke Payments Introduces New Payment Terminal For Vending And Micromarkets

by Emily Jed

March 12, 2019

HOLLYWOOD, CA -- Yoke Payments is rolling out a new payment terminal designed for a better operator and end-user experience. Improvements include a redesigned…

PayRange Achieves 100 Million Mobile Transaction Milestone

by Emily Jed

March 11, 2019

PORTLAND, OR -- PayRange Inc. reported that its Bluetooth-enabled payment app has powered more than 100 million mobile payment transactions. PayRange-enabled…

Five Star Hits Fast Forward On Growth In 2018

by Emily Jed

March 7, 2019

CHATTANOOGA, TN Five Star Food Service said 2018 was a year marked again by unprecedented growth for the company. The company, Canteen's largest franchisee…

Industry Celebrates Inaugural National Vending Day

by Emily Jed

March 6, 2019

CHICAGO As the industry celebrates the inaugural March 7 annual National Vending Day, the White House has sent the National Automatic Merchandising Association…

Palace Vending Uses Coldtainer Transporters For Route Efficiency

by Tim Sanford

March 5, 2019

OVERLAND PARK, KS -- Coldtainer USA observes that portable refrigerated containers can offer full-line operators substantial capital and operating cost…

Vagabond Celebrates Vending Day With v Vender Item Discounts

by Tim Sanford

March 5, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC Vagabond is sponsoring discounts across all vīv-enabled vending machines to celebrate National Vending Day on March 7. The National Automatic…

USAT Receives Nasdaq Delisting Notification

by Emily Jed

March 3, 2019

MALVERN, PA -- The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC notified USA Technologies that it will be delisted as of March 7, unless it appeals the move, according to a…

NAMA Seeks Time To Meet New Refrigerated Vender Specifications

by Tim Sanford

March 2, 2019

CHICAGO, IL The National Automatic Merchandising Association has filed comments to Energy Star seeking assistance by requesting a postponement of the…