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  • Apriva To Display Apriva Vend At Cardware 2013 June 19 To 20

    Apriva recently announced that it will display its unattended payments solution at the upcoming Cardware 2013: Payments Insights Conference and Exhibition. The event is scheduled for June 19 to 20 at the Marriott Gateway on the Falls in Niagara Falls...

    News • June 12th, 2013

  • Apple Wins iWallet Patent

    Recently, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple Inc. a number of patents including one for an iWallet, according to Patently Apple, a blog covering Apple's Intellectual Property. The iWallet allows control of multiple accounts via iTunes...

    News • June 12th, 2013

  • Online Exclusive: How To Properly Service An Account

    Small vending operators can determine the proper service schedule for any location using a service card and old fashion common sense, reports Dominic Finelli. Read article.

    News • June 11th, 2013

  • MEI Blogs About Three Top VMS Reports

    In MEI’s regular blog, it has covered the top three reports especially useful to vending operators using EASITRAX, its vending management software (VMS). The reports include the daily check-in report, productivity reports and profit reports. Read...

    News • June 11th, 2013

  • Inventure Foods Introduces TGI Fridays Extreme Heat Crunchy Fries, Jalapeno Poppers Snack Sticks

    Inventure Foods, Inc. turns up the heat on the snack food category with the introduction of two new baked snacks under its licensed partnership with TGI Fridays SM . Extreme Heat Crunchy Fries and Jalapeno Poppers Snack Sticks add spice to the line of...

    News • June 11th, 2013

  • Xconomy News Website Highlights 365 Retail Market’s CEO

    Joe Hessling, CEO of 365 Retail Markets was recently featured in an article on Xconomy.com, an online resource for business and technology leaders interested in the high-tech economy. Hessling discusses early attempts to integrate micro markets that...

    News • June 11th, 2013

  • Survey: More Than Half Of Consumers Shop C-Stores Weekly

    A recent survey conducted by Social Science Research Solutions (SSRS)  for  Imprint Plus suggests that consumers shop at convenience stores at least as much as they do grocery stores, according to the Shelby Report. Fifty-nine percent of the 1,000...

    News • June 11th, 2013

  • South Carolina Vending Operator Dies At 74

    Aubrey Eugene Roundtree, owner of Food Service, Inc. died peacefully in his home on June 9, 2013, according to the State Newspaper. Roundtree founded Food Service Inc. a catering, office coffee and vending services business, located in Lexington, S.C...

    News • June 11th, 2013

  • AVT, Marley Coffee Introduce Branded Mall Kiosks

    AVT, Inc. recently announced that it has developed a new, automated, self-service Marley Coffee Kiosk, suitable for placement in malls and other large centers such as sports stadiums and convention centers. The new "Mall" Kiosk has three sides, each...

    News • June 11th, 2013

  • Google Wallet Fails To Win Consumer Confidence

    Google Wallet is losing money, in part because consumers haven’t embraced the mobile wallet as much as Google had hoped, according to Bloomberg Businessweek. Google Wallet, which allows payment via smartphone at the point of purchase, including some...

    News • June 11th, 2013

  • NAMA Exec Eric Dell Addresses Legislative Issues At MD-DC Vending Association Meeting

    NAMA Government Affairs Senior Vice President Eric Dell and Senior Manager Pam Gilbert were among the 75 attendees at the Maryland/DC (MD-DC) Vending Association annual meeting last month at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, Md. “Congratulations to...

    News • June 10th, 2013

  • Vendors Exchange’s Lewin, Ferguson Retire

    Vendors Exchange International is announcing the retirements of General Manager Steve Lewin and Equipment Sales/Purchasing Associate Barry Ferguson.  Lewin has been with VEI for 6 years, but spent several years consulting for the company prior to...

    News • June 10th, 2013

  • Texas Vendor Reports Sales Lift With ePort, ePort Connect Service

    USA Technologies, Inc. highlighted its customer, City Vending Co., Inc. for its effective use of USAT's ePort® and ePort Connect® service for cashless payment and telemetry to drive improved business results. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, City...

    News • June 10th, 2013

  • PepsiCo Names Kristin Patrick Senior Vice President Of Pepsi Trademark

    PepsiCo has named Kristin Patrick as its senior vice president of global chief marketing officer for the Pepsi trademark, according to Ad Age. Patrick will be responsible for brand management and architecture across the Pepsi trademark globally and...

    News • June 10th, 2013

  • Mars Offers New 7 Layer Dip Tortilla Combos Flavor

    Mars Chocolate North America recently unveiled a new COMBOS® Baked Snacks 7 Layer Dip Tortilla, a spin on the popular appetizer – without the mess. COMBOS® Baked Snacks 7 Layer Dip Tortilla combines seven unique flavors – cheddar cheese, sour...

    News • June 10th, 2013