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Charles Edward Bertsch Of Bertsch Vending Passes Away

Charles Edward Bertsch, who founded Bertsch Vending Co. in Warsaw, Ind., recently passed away at age 89. “Charles was a visionary leader who combined an extraordinary career in our industry with a clear commitment to his family and community...

News • March 14th, 2013

NAMA Promotes LyNae Schleyer To Vice President Of Meetings And Events

NAMA , the national association dedicated to vending and refreshment services, announced the promotion of LyNae Schleyer to vice president of meetings and events. In her new role, Schleyer is responsible for the strategic development of the annual...

News • March 14th, 2013

Featured In Automatic Merchandiser: Micro Market + Manufacturer = Sales Growth

The vending industry is changing, but it will take new marketing strategies coupled with micro markets to truly increase sales, explains Allen Weintraub in his latest article for Automatic Merchandiser magazine. Read article .

News • March 14th, 2013

AVT Develops New Cellular Air Card

AVT, Inc. recently announced that it has completed development and testing of a new wireless cellular air-card system that provides significant features and benefits to system owners and operators for connecting to the internet wirelessly. "Our...

News • March 14th, 2013

GMCR To Cut Jobs In California, Canada

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) recently announced a workforce reduction affecting a total of 74 full-time production and production support employees in its Castroville, Calif. and Toronto, Ontario, Canada facilities. In addition, seasonal...

News • March 14th, 2013

Research Finds Green Labels Perceived As Healthier

In a recent study conducted at Cornell University's Social Cognition and Communication Lab, students presented with a candy bar with a green label thought it contained fewer calories and was healthier than the same candy bar in a red label, according...

News • March 14th, 2013

Maryland Police Arrest Thief Stealing Electronics From High-End Vending Machine

A woman working at a Maryland Macy's store as a stocker was recently arrested after stealing more than $13,000 worth of merchandiser from the stores' high-dollar vending machine full of electronics like iPads and iPods, according to abc 7 news. The...

News • March 14th, 2013

IAMA 2013 Annual Meeting Draws Highest Turnout, Deemed Success

“This was our most dynamic meeting we’ve had in ten years, thanks to the participation of Congressman Steve King, Jim Brinton of Avanti Markets and nearly 45 total attendees,” said Iowa Automatic Merchandising Association (IAMA) president...

News • March 13th, 2013

Jones Soda Reports 4 Percent Gross Profit Increase In 2012, Despite Turnaround Strategy

Jones Soda Co., a leader in the premium soda category and known for its unique branding and innovative marketing, announced results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2012. Results for the fourth quarter reflect the efforts of our turnaround...

News • March 13th, 2013

Hostess Brands Selects Apollo Global Management And Metropoulos & Co. As Winning Bidder For Majority Of Snack Cake Business, Including Twinkies

Hostess Brands Inc. announced that the stalking horse bid submitted by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC and Metropoulos & Co. for the majority of the company's snack cake business, which includes both Hostess® and Dolly Madison® branded...

News • March 13th, 2013

Avanti Awards Pro Star Services 2012 Operator Of The Year

During Avanti's second annual operator meeting March 5 to 6, the 2012 Operator of the Year award was announced -- Pro Star Services, also known as Parks Pantry. “We wanted to recognize an operator who a year ago was just entering into markets...

News • March 13th, 2013

Virginia Police Search For Soda Machine Thief

Charlottesville, Va., police are searching for the person responsible for a rash of break-ins to area soda vending machines, according to NBC 29 news. There are no suspects at this time. Full article .

News • March 13th, 2013

National Beverage Corp. Reports 6.6 Percent Increase In Revenue In Fourth Quarter 2012

National Beverage Corp . announced results for the year ended Jan. 26, 2013. Results for the fourth quarter include 6.6 percent revenue increase to $494.1 million, 7.3 percent increase in net income to $34.8 million, and 7.1 percent increase in...

News • March 13th, 2013

Betson Southeast Holds Spotlight Show March 6

Betson Enterprises , a leading world-wide distributor of coin-operated amusement and vending equipment, coin-operated parts and service recently held its Southeast Spotlight show March 6 at Frank’s Theaters in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Over 75...

News • March 13th, 2013

Featured In Automatic Merchandiser: OCS Operator Grows Into Regional Giant

A strong brand, dedicated marketing, quality beans and an eye for trends, grew this Wichita, Kan.-based OCS operator into a regional giant serving seven states. Read article.

News • March 12th, 2013

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