NAMA Releases 2016 Industry Census Results

by Emily Jed

November 19, 2017

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association Foundation said its 2016 Industry Census results are now available to both members and non-members.

Planning Gets Under Way For 6th China International Vending Fair

by Tim Sanford

November 19, 2017

GUANGZHOU, China -- Next year's China International Vending Machines and Self-service Facilities Fair was a hot topic at the 4th Asia-Pacific Vending Industry…

Aira Smart Glasses Use Live Agents To Help Blind Navigate

by Emily Jed

Kevan Worley demonstrates Aira technology NASHVILLE -- Kevan Worley of Worley Enterprises (Colorado Springs, CO), a blind vendor and past-president of the…

MSU Gurus Inspire Operators To Put Customer Innovation Into Action

by Emily Jed

NASHVILLE -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association presented a half-day session through its Michigan State University executive leadership program…

Supreme Court Rejects Blind Mans Appeal In Coke Vending Machine Accessibility Suit

by Emily Jed

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a blind Louisiana man's appeal to require Coca-Cola Co. to equip vending machines in a way that blind people…

Blind Merchants Oppose Bill Commercializing Interstate Highway Rest Areas

by Tim Sanford

November 16, 2017

KNOXVILLE, TN -- The National Association of Blind Merchants reports that a bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would permit states…

Blind Operators Plan Private Sector Push And Rally To Stop Rest Stop Commercialization

by Emily Jed

November 16, 2017

NASHVILLE -- The National Association of Blind Merchants drew record crowds of entrepreneurs for four days of learning and networking at its recent Music City…

Silk® Almondmilk Now Available in Single Serve Bottles

November 16, 2017

BROOMFIELD, CO -- The plant-based beverage category has grown into a crucial market segment. In 2017, 48 percent of consumers reported increased plant-based…

Experts Urge Blind Vendors To Pursue Private-Sector Business

by Emily Jed

NASHVILLE -- "The Future is in the Private Sector and Beyond" was the topic of a panel discussion facilitated by John Gordon, chief of Illinois's Bureau of…

Generation Next Franchise Brands Opens California Market To Reis Irvys Fro-Yo Franchisees

by Emily Jed

November 15, 2017

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. said it now signing on franchisees of its Reis & Irvy's frozen yogurt vending machine concept in…

Redbox Names Jason Kwong Chief Strategy Business Development Officer

by Emily Jed

November 15, 2017

BELLEUVE, WA -- Redbox has appointed Jason Kwong chief strategy and business development officer. He will lead strategic partnerships and oversee new business…

Redbox Patrons Can Now Ask Alexa Whats New In Their Local Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

November 15, 2017

BELLEVUE, WA -- Redbox users can now ask Amazon's cloud-based Alexa voice service which new-release movies and games are available at their local vending…

2017 Atlantic Coast Exposition Passes 1000 Registration Mark

by Tim Sanford

November 14, 2017

MYRTLE BEACH, SC -- More than 1,000 industry members turned out for the 64th consecutive presentation of the Atlantic Coast Exposition in Myrtle Beach, SC.

IAAPA Attractions Expo 1st-Day Registration Surpasses 2016 Total

by Tim Sanford

November 14, 2017

ORLANDO, FL -- The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions reports that the number of qualified buyers registered for the show on opening…

ViaTouch Media Integrates EyeLock Iris-Recognition Technology Into Vicki Smart-Shelf Vending Machine

by Emily Jed

November 14, 2017

NEW YORK CITY - ViaTouch Media is integrating EyeLock LLC'sembedded iris-recognition technology into its Vicki "smart-shelf" vending machines, which are set to…

Energy Drink Company Enters Bitcoin ATM Arena

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL-- DNA Brands Inc. , a producer of energy drinks, announced that it has reached a distribution agreement with Bitcoindepot.com to place…

Aramark Q4 Income Revenues Rise Despite Natural Disaster Impact

by Emily Jed

November 13, 2017

PHILADELPHIA -- Aramark 's 2017 fourth quarter net income climbed to $113 million from $83 million in the comparable 2016 quarter. For the quarter, ended Sept.

Atlantic Coast Exposition Explores Advocacy Vending And Micromarkets

by Tim Sanford

November 13, 2017

MYRTLE BEACH, SC -- An array of educational opportunities awaited participants in the 2017 Atlantic Coast Exposition in Myrtle Beach, SC. New this year was an…

ATMIA Launches Withdraw Cash Wednesday Campaign

November 13, 2017

SIOUX FALLS, SD -- The ATMIA , a global trade association for the ATM industry, announced that its U.S. Withdraw Cash Wednesday campaign has launched. The…

ATMIA Launches Withdraw Cash Wednesday Campaign

November 13, 2017

SIOUX FALLS, SD -- The ATMIA , a global trade association for the ATM industry, announced that its U.S. Withdraw Cash Wednesday campaign has launched. The…