Generation Next Expands Reis Irvys Fro-Yo Machines Into Canada With 18 Million Licensing Deal

by Emily Jed

October 30, 2017

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. said it has completed a master international licensing agreement within Canada for its Reis & Irvy's…

Nayax Introduces PayMarket Self-Checkout Kiosk

by Emily Jed

October 30, 2017

HUNT VALLEY, MD -- Nayax is rolling out its PayMarket Kiosk, which is suitable for numerous indoor and outdoor applications, including micromarkets. PayMarket…

Newly Formed Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages Acquires Local Bottling Operations In Metro NY Tri-State Area

by Emily Jed

October 30, 2017

NEW YORK CITY -- Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC, a new bottling company, formed by Coke executives, said it has closed a deal to acquire territory from…

FIT PICK Roni Moore Checks In With Healthy And Wellness Initiatives

by Emily Jed

Roni Moore NASHVILLE -- Presenting by conference call, National Automatic Merchandising Association vice-president of public relations Roni Moore provided a…

Utz Quality Foods To Acquire Inventure Foods For 165 Million

by Emily Jed

HANOVER, PA -- Utz Quality Foods Inc. has acquired rival snack giant Inventure Foods in a $165 million deal. Utz, headquartered in Hanover, PA, is said to be…

Accent Food Services Adds Virginias LL Delivery To Its Vending Operation

by Emily Jed

October 25, 2017

PFLUGERVILLE, TX -- Accent Food Services has acquired L&L Delivery Inc. of Warrenton, VA. This is AFS's 14th acquisition this year and the second asset for…

Accent Food Services Raises Funds To Feed Underprivileged Children

by Emily Jed

October 24, 2017

PFLUGERVILLE, TX -- Accent Food Services held its first companywide fundraiser in September and raised $7,783 to feed underprivileged children. The idea was…

Crane Merchandising Systems Launches Next Generation Cashless Mobile App

by Emily Jed

October 24, 2017

WILLISTON, SC -- Crane Merchandising Systems , a Crane Co. company, has enhanced its portfolio of mobile applications with the launch of the next generation of…

Vending And Payment Sales Climb 2 In Crane Cos Third Quarter

by Emily Jed

STAMFORD, CT -- Crane Co. , a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, reported third quarter 2017 earnings of $1.13 per diluted…

NAMAs Roni Moore Checks In With Health And Wellness Initiatives

by Emily Jed

October 22, 2017

Roni Moore Presenting by conference call, National Automatic Merchandising Association vice-president of public relations Roni Moore provided a health and…

Wayne And Amy Bartholomee Sell Baltimores Vend Central New Owners Bring Office Supply Know-How

by Emily Jed

BALTIMORE -- Wayne and Amy Bartholomee have sold the Baltimore-based cash-and-carry wholesale distribution center that they founded 20 years ago and are busy…

Erin B James Succeeds Montano As Managing Editor At Vending Times

October 18, 2017

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY -- Erin B. James has joined Vending Times as managing editor. She succeeds Nicholas Montano, who has accepted the post of director of…

Nayax Rolls Out VPOS Touch Cashless Payment Device In US

by Emily Jed

October 18, 2017

HUNT VALLEY, MD -- Nayax is rolling out its new VPOS Touch cashless payment device in the U.S., which is well suited for vending machines, kiddie rides, games…

PayPal Extends Peer-To-Peer Venmo Payment App To 2 Million Online Retailers

by Emily Jed

October 18, 2017

SAN JOSE, CA -- PayPal's Venmo payment app is increasingly popular among millennials as a way to split a restaurant bill or rent with a friend. And now users…

Vending Times Nick Montano Joins Andamiro USA Corp As Director Of Marketing

October 18, 2017

GARDENA, CA -- Andamiro USA Corp. has announced that Nick Montano will spearhead the company's marketing functions as director of marketing and support its…

New Yorks Vending Trade Gathers For Annual Luckower Golf Outing And Dinner Meeting

by Emily Jed

BRONX, NY The New York State Automatic Vending Association held its seventh annual Herb Luckower golf tournament and dinner meeting on Sept. 26 at the Pelham…

Sales Coaching Is The Difference Between Hitting And Missing Goals

Salespeople go by many trendy names: account executive, marketing representative, team member or professional sales specialist. However, a new name doesn't…

Crane Updates Vending Route Driver And Service Tech Apps Single-Screen Planogram View Among Enhancements

by Emily Jed

October 16, 2017

WILLISTON, SC -- Crane Merchandising Systems , a Crane Co. company, said it is releasing the latest set of updates for its route driver and service tech mobile…

Leadrop Connects Vending Operators To Exchange Prospects

by Emily Jed

October 16, 2017

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA -- Leadrop has expanded its pay-per-click lead-generation service to vending machine operators. The online B2B marketplace allows business…

Crane Co Announces Dates For Third-Quarter 2017 Earnings Release And Teleconference Oct 23 24

PRESS RELEASE STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) announces the following schedule and teleconference information for its third quarter…