Cantaloupe names AVS Companies an official parts, equipment distributor

August 22, 2023

Cantaloupe Inc., a software and payments company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, has named AVS Companies, the…

Thinking about adding self service? Don’t miss this ICX Summit session

August 22, 2023

Customers want to take control of their interactions more than ever and are opting for self service in nearly every possible venue. Fortunately, businesses and…

Flowers Foods names Varnedoe, Thomas to top management roles

August 21, 2023

Heeth Varnedoe Flowers Foods Inc., which owns the Mrs. Freshley's, Tastykake, Nature's Own and other consumer brands, has promoted Heeth Varnedoe to…

US Foods expands Renzi Foodservice facility

August 21, 2023

U.S. Foods Corp. has begun an expansion project of its recently acquired 110,000-square-foot Renzi Foodservice distribution center in Watertown, New York…

Splash Beverage signs 3 distributor agreements

August 21, 2023

Splash Beverage, a portfolio company of beverage brands, has entered new or expanded distribution agreements with Chicago's Lakeshore Beverage, Mississippi's…

3 myths about accepting cash at self service

Enabling cash acceptance at self service machines reduces wait times and therefore maximizes revenue while also reducing labor needs and operating costs.

Aramark moves ahead with uniform services spinoff

August 21, 2023

Aramark Corp. has filed a Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its previously announced spin-off…

Texas store offers pecan pie vending machine

August 21, 2023

The Berdoll Pecan Candy and Gift Co. in Cedar Creek, Texas offers full pecan pies in a vending machine, according to a mysanantonio.com report.

United Arab Emirates features unusual vending machines

August 21, 2023

The United Arab Emirates offers a variety of unusual vending machines for tourists and residents alike, according to a whatson.ae report.

United Natural Foods breaks ground on Florida distribution center

August 18, 2023

United Natural Foods Inc. has broken ground on a distribution center just north of Sarasota, Florida, according to a press release. The new DC will replace an…

Flowers Foods names Penny Patterson-Smith its first CIO

August 18, 2023

Penny Patterson-Smith Flowers Foods Inc. has promoted Penny Patterson-Smith from senior vice president of cake brands to chief innovation officer, a…

Wisconsin artist uses vending machine to offer his works

August 18, 2023

A Wisconsin artist has expanded his marketing effort with the aid of a vending machine that offers prints for $1, according to a volumeone.org report.

Israel meat restaurant offers wares in vending machine

August 18, 2023

A vending machine set up to offer steaks in Tel Aviv, Israel during the COVID pandemic remains open, according to a Ynetnews.com report.

Tyson explores selling China business

August 17, 2023

Tyson Foods Inc. is considering the sale of its China business, according to a Yahoo Finance report, sourcing individuals with knowledge of the matter.

Florida Fresh Vending and Markets taps Vagabond's Scott Meskin

August 17, 2023

Scott Meskin Cardinal Vending and Markets LLC, which operates as Florida Fresh Vending and Markets, has named Scott Meskin general manager…

Robotic coffeemaker raises $518K in crowdfunding campaign

August 17, 2023

Artly, a Seattle based robotic coffee machine with 10 retail locations on the East and West coasts, has raised more than $518,000 on StartEngne as of this…

DiGiorno tests pizza vending machines

August 17, 2023

DiGiorno, the frozen pizza brand, deployed two pizza vending machines on a test basis at Nestle's Ohio headquarters and at a Colorado Walmart store, according…

Convenience Brigade taps vending software industry veteran Don Blotner

August 17, 2023

Don Blotner Convenience Brigade, a consulting service focused on optimizing functionality and operational processes within the Cantaloupe platform…

US Foods builds Illinois distribution center

August 16, 2023

US Foods Holding Corp. recently broke ground on a 310,000-square-foot distribution facility in Aurora, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, according to a report in The…

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida taps Florida Fresh Vending and Markets’ Gregory Park

August 16, 2023

Gregory Park Coca-Cola Beverages Florida LLC has named Gregory Park as vice president, transformation and innovation, according to a press release.