Hersheys Q2 Gets Sales Boost From Amplify Snacks Acquisition

by Emily Jed

August 1, 2018

HERSHEY, PA -- Hershey Co.'s sales climbed 5.3% to $1.75 billion in the second quarter from $1.66 billion a year earlier, driven by the company's acquisition…

PepsiCo Foundation Launches Recycling Challenge

by Emily Jed

August 1, 2018

PURCHASE, NY -- The PepsiCo Foundation, the beverage giant's philanthropic arm and national nonprofit The Recycling Partnership have kicked off the " All In On…

San Francisco Airport Travelers Can Buy Uniqlo Shirts And Vests From A Vending Machine

by Emily Jed

August 1, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO A vending machine at San Francisco International Airport's Terminal 2 dispenses Uniqlo brand jackets and vests. According to Business Insider …

Tiffany Co Takes Vending Upscale In London

by Emily Jed

August 1, 2018

LONDON -- Tiffany & Co .'s latest shopping innovation in its London store lets visitors purchase the its new fragrance from a blue Tiffany vending machine.

NAMA 2018 Fly-In Focuses On Labels Federal Highway Policy

by Tim Sanford

July 31, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC -- Some 300 industry members converged on the nation's capital for the National Automatic Merchandising Association's fourth annual Fly-In…

Cargo And Uber Partner To Bring In-Car Refreshments Must-Haves To Passengers

by Emily Jed

July 29, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO -- Cargo has formed an exclusive global partnership with Uber . The pact comes as Cargo expands operations to San Francisco and Los Angeles…

NAMA Highlights Industrys Economic Contribution In Latest Census

by Tim Sanford

July 29, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC The National Automatic Merchandising Association turned the spotlight on the size, scope and value to the nation of the vending, office…

NAMA Redesigns Website

by Emily Jed

July 29, 2018

CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association has launched its new website -- namanow.org . Designed for a frictionless user experience, the new…

NCVA Membership Meeting Draws Record 160 To Summer Confab

by Emily Jed

July 29, 2018

CARY, NC -- For the second year in a row, a record crowd of 160 industry members attended the North Carolina Vending Association 's annual membership event. It…

Swyft Acquires Utique To Bolster Automated Retail Technology

by Emily Jed

July 29, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO -- Swyft Inc. has acquired Utique Inc., a high-tech U.S. automated retail technology company. The cash and equity transaction reportedly enables…

Trump Tariffs Prompt Coca-Cola To Hike Prices

by Emily Jed

July 29, 2018

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola chief executive James Quincey said cost pressures from President Donald Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs will force the beverage giant…

USAT And Advam Launch EMV Payment Solution For Australian Vending Market

by Emily Jed

July 29, 2018

MALVERN, PA -- USA Technologies Inc. and Advam , a provider of gateway payment solutions to the vending and self-service markets, have partnered to develop a…

Wawa And Uber Eats Partner To Expand Delivery Options Enhance Convenience

by Emily Jed

July 29, 2018

WAWA, PA -- Wawa Inc. will be adding Uber Eats as a delivery option for a group of stores that will deliver to select locations in Pennsylvania, Florida and…

Suzohapp Showcases Vantage Line At Australian Exposition

by Tim Sanford

July 24, 2018

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Suzohapp plans to exhibit at the Australian Vending Expo here on July 26 and 27. The show, which is being held in the Melbourne…

Avanti New Age Unveil High-Security Smart N Go Micromarket Line

by Tim Sanford

July 23, 2018

RENTON, WA -- Avanti Markets reports that it has pacted with New Age Pavilions (Chatsworth, CA) to introduce a line of secure unattended self-serve retail…

RANKING IN GOOGLE 101 What Office Vending And Micromarket Companies Need To Know

July 23, 2018

Nate Freedman SWANSEA, MA -- A few weeks ago, I was approached by a new client who owns a vending company that provides snack and drink machines, office coffee…

Greenbox Robotics Debuts Marijuana Vender

by Emily Jed

July 19, 2018

LOS ANGELES -- Greenbox Robotics LLC is rolling out its touchscreen cannabis vending machine, which can vend multiple items in a single transaction and is…

Career Builder 45 Of Workers Say They Have Gained Weight In Their Current Job

by Emily Jed

July 18, 2018

CHICAGO -- A new CareerBuilder survey finds that 57% of the nation's workforce believe they are overweight, and 45% believe they've gained weight at their…

Generation Next Inks 96M Master Franchise Deals In Columbus And Oklahoma City

by Emily Jed

July 18, 2018

SAN DIEGO -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. said it's has signed two agreements with exclusive master franchise rights for its Reis & Irvy's frozen…

Grasshopper Debuts Next-Gen Software Suite For Pot Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

July 18, 2018

OAKLAND, CA -- Grasshopper Kiosks said it will introduce its new kiosk software suite for its pot vending machines July 25-27 at the National Cannabis Industry…