Study Installed Base Of Connected Vending Machines Climbs 18 In 2014

by Emily Jed

February 26, 2015

TAGS: vending machine, connected vending machines, Berg Insight, cashless vending, vending machine study, Lars Kurkinen GÖTEBORG, Sweden -- The global…

UK Buying Group Names Crane Merchandising Systems Supplier Of The Year

by Emily Jed

February 26, 2015

TAGS: National Independent Vending Operators, vending operator buying consortium, Crane Merchandising Systems, NIVO 2014 Supplier of the Year award, Crane…

16 Things You Didnt Know About Vending Machines In Japan And Around The World

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: Coca-Cola, vending machine, Coke, vending machine facts, vending machines in Japan Coca-Cola uncovered 16 little-known facts about vending…

AVT Inks Agreement With Fujifilm Technical Services

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: vending, vending machine, AVT Inc., Fujifilm Technical Services, Fujifilm factory-authorized vending machine CORONA, CA -- AVT Inc. said it has…

Biz-Op Wins Contract For Minnesotas Largest School District

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: Fresh Healthy Vending International Inc., healthy vending, Steve and Misty Paparella, Tasty and Healthy Vending, Anoka-Hennepin School District…

Connecticut Legislator Proposes Candy And Soda Tax

by Emily Jed

February 24, 2015

TAGS: Connecticut State Rep. Juan Candelaria, Connecticut tax on candy and sugary soda, Bill No. 5461, obesity policy, vending machine snacks, Connecticut…

Google Softcard Mobile Payment Deal Targets Apple Pay

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

February 23, 2015

TAGS: Google Inc., Softcard, mobile payments providers, AT&T, T-Mobile US, Verizon Wireless, cashless vending, NFC payment systems MOUNTAIN VIEW…

Illinois Lawmaker Seeks Healthier Local Options At Rest Stop Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

February 22, 2015

TAGS: Illinois vending machine proposal, healthy vending, Illinois local foods, Don Moffitt (R-Gilson), Illinois Department of Transportation…

SodaStream Launches Enhanced Fruit Drinks In Bid To Boost Sales Ahead Of Keurig Kold Debut

by Emily Jed

February 22, 2015

TAGS: do-it-yourself soda machine, SodaStream, fruit flavorings, DIY sodamakers Crystal Light, Country Time, Campbell Soup, Splash, V8 V-Fusion, Keurig…

Crane Streamware Launches VendMAX Service Tech Mobile App for iPhone And Android

February 19, 2015

TAGS: Crane Merchandising Systems, Crane Co., vending machine management, vending operators, Crane Streamware, Service Tech Mobile Application, VendMAX…

Oscar Night Vending Machine Courts Vanity Fair Tweets

February 19, 2015

TAGS: vending, vending machine gimmick, Oscar party, Vanity Fair, twitter-activated vending machine, #VFSC HOLLYWOOD -- As always, the hottest Oscar…

Samsung Acquires LoopPay To Compete With Apple Pay

by Emily Jed

February 19, 2015

TAGS: cashless vending, mobile payments, Samsung Electronics, Loop Pay, LoopPay, JK Shin, mobile payments, Apple Pay SEOUL -- The world's largest…

VendScreen Notes Touchscreens Value In Meeting FDA Labeling Rule

by Tim Sanford

February 19, 2015

TAGS: vending machine labeling, VendScreen, retrofittable vending machine touchscreens, Food and Drug Administration menu requirements, FDA vending machine…

Coca-Cola Consolidated Pacts For Final Franchise Territory Expansion

by Tim Sanford

February 18, 2015

TAGS: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, bottler territories, Coca-Cola Co., Coca-Cola Refreshments USA Inc., vending, soda vending CHARLOTTE, NC -…

Japan Tobacco Exits Drink Market Explores Options In Vending Sector

by Emily Jed

February 18, 2015

TAGS: vending, vending machines in Japan, Japan Tobacco Inc., Japanese canned coffee, cigarette vending machines, Japan Beverage Group, JT A-Star Group…

Outerwall Reports Steady Q4 And FY Sales Redbox Slides And Pulls Out Of Canada

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

February 18, 2015

TAGS: Outerwall Inc., Quterwall fourth quarter, self-service, Redbox DVD, Coinstar coin-counting machines, vending machine, Redbox Canada, ecoATM …

USA Technologies Reports 21 Q2 Revenue Increase Inks Equipment Leasing Deal

by Tim Sanford

February 18, 2015

TAGS: USA Technologies Inc., USAT second quarter, USAT revenue, USAT equipment leasing, USAT QuickStart program, ePort, cashless vending, vending machine…

Mondelez International Acquires Enjoy Life Foods

by Emily Jed

February 16, 2015

TAGS: Mondelez International Inc., Enjoy Life Foods, allergy-free snacks, Scott Mandell, cookies, snack bars, savory snacks, free-from DEERFIELD, IL -…

PayRange Is Finalist For Best Prepaid Innovation

by Emily Jed

February 16, 2015

TAGS: vending, PayRange, cashless vending, PYMNTS.com, 2015 Best Prepaid Innovation, Bluetooth payment device, payments PORTLAND, OR -- PayRange said…

Smith Micros NetWise Captivate Personalizes Mobile Services To Engage Vending Consumers

by Emily Jed

February 16, 2015

TAGS: Smith Micro Software Inc., NetWise Captivate, mobile vending, platform, NetWise Captivate, vending machine technology, Dave Sperling ALISO VIEJO…