Refreshment focuses on the water dispenser/cooler, office coffee service and vending sectors, while also taking an in-depth look into products for vending from bottled water and drinks, to snacks and confectionery. It also focuses on hydration, health and wellness, new technologies and environmental and social responsibility issues.
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Nayax and Seco unveil smart payment-enabled solutions for OEMs
Nayax and Seco have announced a strategic partnership aimed at embedding Nayax’s payment platform into Seco’s Internet of Things devices.
Walmart Canada unveils CAD 6.5bn investment to drive expansion across the country
Walmart Canada has announced a CAD 6.5bn (approx. $4.5bn) investment over the next five years to accelerate its growth in the country.
Waitrose and Just Eat partner for on-demand grocery delivery
Waitrose has partnered with Just Eat in a multi-year deal to expand its reach in the on-demand grocery and convenience sector.
Aldi to invest £800m in the UK over the next year
Supermarket giant Aldi has announced plans to invest £800 million over the next year to accelerate its expansion across the UK.
Sainsbury’s acquires ten Homebase stores to convert into supermarkets
Sainsbury’s has acquired ten leasehold stores from HHGL, which trades as Homebase, for conversion into Sainsbury’s supermarkets.
Waitrose to open 100 convenience stores in £1bn investment plan
British supermarket giant Waitrose has revealed plans to open up to 100 convenience shops across the UK over the next five years.
7-Eleven gets takeover offer from Canada's Couche-Tard
Seven & I, the parent company of 7-Eleven, confirmed today that it has received a preliminary takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard.