Vending News
USAT Announces Broad Availability Of Seed Markets Software
by Emily Jed
February 22, 2018
MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. said it has expanded its newly acquired micromarket optimization solution, Seed Markets. The cloud-based and mobile…
read nowHersheys Income Climbs Sales Dip In Q4
by Emily Jed
February 21, 2018
HERSHEY, PA -- Hershey Co.'s fourth-quarter 2017 net income rose to $181 million, or 85¢ a share, up from $116.9 million, or 55¢ a share, in the fourth quarter…
read nowPepsiCo Posts Q4 Net Loss Flat Revenues Announces Job Cuts
by Emily Jed
February 21, 2018
PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Inc. posted a net loss of $710 million or 50¢ per share, for the 2017 fourth quarter compared with year-earlier profit of $1.40 billion…
read nowWater And RTD Tea And Coffee Offset Flat Soda Sales In Cokes Q4
by Emily Jed
February 21, 2018
ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co. reported a net loss of $2.75 billion, or 65¢ per share, in the 2017 fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 following a year of restructuring and…
read nowAR Systems Releases Vending Machine Management App
by Emily Jed
February 18, 2018
LOS ANGELES -- AR Systems , a vending technology startup created by Shannon Illingworth, who founded AVT Inc., has introduced a mobile app that allows…
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Arctic Coke Coolers Turn Sodas Into Slushies In 800 C-Stores
by Emily Jed
February 18, 2018
ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola has expanded the test of its Arctic Coke machine to 800 U.S. convenience stores. The state-of-the-art cooler turns an extra-cold bottle of…
read nowHostess Brands Reformulates Suzy Qs
February 18, 2018
KANSAS CITY, MO -- Hostess Brands LLC has re-launched its Suzy Q's snack cakes with an improved recipe and return to its original look. The new Suzy Q's more…
read nowReis Irvys Announces Sponsorship Agreement With NHLs Dallas Stars
by Emily Jed
February 18, 2018
SAN DIEGO, CA -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. said it is has secured a sponsorship agreement and partnership with National Hockey League Western…
read nowAlbuquerque Airport Pilots ShelfX Secure Unattended Retail Solution
by Emily Jed
February 12, 2018
GRAB AND GO : April Vogel and Eddie Hodes of Watch Sports Lounge and Grill keep ShelfX machine (owned by Lenny Fresquez of Fresquez Co.) stocked with fresh…
read nowCoke Florida Implements New Operating Model Shuffles Senior Leadership
by Emily Jed
February 12, 2018
TAMPA, FL -- Coca-Cola Beverages Florida LLC (Coke Florida) said it has implemented a new operating model and made senior leadership appointments. The changes…
read nowKettleSpace Transforms Restaurants Into Coworking Spaces
by Emily Jed
February 12, 2018
NEW YORK -- KettleSpace , a startup that transforms restaurants into an all-access network of working and meeting spaces, is reshaping the way people work and…
read nowMaryland-DC Vending Association Hosts Convenience Services Day At State Capitol Promotes Support For Pending Micromarket Legislation
by Emily Jed
February 12, 2018
CHICAGO -- The Maryland-DC Vending Association hosted its "Convenience Services Day" at the state capitol in Annapolis on Feb. 8. MD/DC members from across the…
read nowOCS And Bottled Water Delivery Giant Cott Corp To Acquire Crystal Rock Holdings For 35 Million
by Emily Jed
February 12, 2018
WATERTOWN, CT -- Crystal Rock Holdings Inc. said it will be acquired by bottled water delivery and office coffee service giant Cott Corp . for 97¢ per share in…
read nowOTI And Apriva Partner For Integrated Unattended Kiosk Payment Solution
by Emily Jed
February 12, 2018
ROSH PINNA, Israel Israel's On Track Innovations Ltd. said it's combined its hardware and software with Apriva' s adaptive payment platform to provide a…
read nowRobomart Pilots Self-Driving Supermarkets
by Emily Jed
February 12, 2018
SANTA CLARA, CA -- A startup called Robomart Inc. is building a fleet of on-demand, self-driving stores that it will license to retailers to power what it says…
read nowPepsi Bottling Ventures Customers Donate Vending Commissions To Raise Funds For Cancer Research
by Emily Jed
February 11, 2018
CARY, NC -- Since 2013, Pepsi Bottling Ventures ' customers have donated their commission from their "Jimmy V" vending machines to the V Foundation for Cancer…
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PepsiCo Debuts Bubly Sparkling Water
by Emily Jed
February 11, 2018
PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo is rolling out Bubly flavored sparkling water with no artificial flavors, sweeteners or calories. Now available across the U.S., Bubly…
read nowSecure Technology Alliance Provides Recommendations Best Practices For Implementing Contactless Payments
by Emily Jed
February 11, 2018
PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ -- Consumers want payments to be faster, more secure and seamless, and many stakeholders across the payments industry are looking to…
read nowNAMA Honors Joe Hessling Jeff Smith And Mike Lawlor With 2018 Industry Awards
by Emily Jed
February 8, 2018
Joe Hessling Jeff Smith Mike Lawlor CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association announced the winners of its 2018 industry awards. NAMA's…
read nowFive Star Begins 25th Year With Strong Momentum
by Emily Jed
February 7, 2018
CHATTANOOGA, TN Five Star Food Service said 2017 was a banner year on which it will build as it begins its 25th year in business. Highlights from 2017 include…
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