Quality Mart has rolled out its first online ordering and delivery with the help of SWIPEBY. SWIPEBY offers a customizable 360-degree direct ordering platform with added features for customer convenience. “We’re excited to offer an added level of convenience for our customers with the help of SWIPEBY,” said Sam Metzler, senior vice president with Quality…
Anheuser-Busch Brings Recycling Vending Machine to Super Bowl
Anheuser-Busch announced it is bringing a Cycle reverse vending machine to the Super Bowl, giving fans a chance to score an environmental touchdown and win some big-time prizes. Anheuser-Busch was the first company to bring the Cycle powered by Recycle Track Systems (RTS) reverse vending machines to both NFL and MLB stadiums. Every beverage container…
Certified Cooking Systems
RATIONAL has announced that new unit sizes of its intelligent cooking equipment for commercial kitchens have been added to the scope of certified models after being Energy Star certified. The company now has Energy Star certification for the iCombi Pro XS and the iCombi Pro 20-full size electric. This is due to the new specifications […]
Evolve Your Loyalty Strategy
During the pandemic, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) leaned heavily into online and mobile ordering technologies. At first, restaurants needed online ordering platforms simply to stay afloat — but with that foundational architecture now in place, they are turning their attention to creating hyper-personalized experiences curated by way of data-heavy loyalty strategies. While QSRs were struggling to…
Kum & Go to Integrate Cleaning Robots
Kum & Go has announced the adoption of ICE Cobotics’ Cobi 18 to be deployed across its 400-plus locations. Integrating Cobi 18, a floor-cleaning cobot, will allow Kum & Go to continue to live out its purpose to ‘make days better’ by freeing up associates to deliver more of the exceptional customer service its known for.…
Temperature-Maintaining Dry Well
Hatco has introduced the Drop-In Induction Dry Well, which utilizes induction technology to offer a plumbing-free solution for safely keeping hot foods fresh and at optimum serving temperatures. Its durable and tough glass-ceramic well bottom can be adjusted to accommodate a 2.5-inch or 4-inch deep food pan. The IWELB model includes two heat zones, with […]
P97 Networks Collaborates With Visa
P97 Networks announced it is teaming up with Visa to deploy its token technology. This collaboration will help reduce friction with in-car payments, enable electric vehicle (EV) charging payments across public networks, and further accelerate mobile payment innovation and acceptance. The first step in this cooperation is the launch of P97 Network’s enhanced network token…
Standard AI to Integrate Skip
Standard AI announced a definitive agreement to acquire Skip, a self-checkout solutions provider. Standard AI will connect self-checkout with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered autonomous checkout into one integrated experience. The powerful combination will give retailers who are seeking immediate relief from labor pains a self-checkout option with a clearly defined path to an autonomous future. In…
TravelCenters of America to Expand Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
TravelCenters of America (TA) announced an agreement with Electrify America to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging at select TA/Petro locations, with the first stations planned to be deployed in 2023. With a goal of installing approximately 1,000 individual chargers at 200 locations along major highways over five years, TA will purchase Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast…
Refrigeration Controller and App
Emerson introduced the CC200 case controller, a stand-alone controller for virtually any type of refrigeration display case or walk-in box and all required loads. The Cold Chain Connect app was designed as an innovative solution to communicate with the controller and provide streamlined start-up and commissioning, advanced connectivity and troubleshooting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), […]