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Kinepolis Signs Agreement to Acquire 13 U.S. Showcase Cinemas
Multinational exhibitor Kinepolis has reached an agreement with Harbor Lights Entertainment (formerly National Amusements Inc.) to acquire Showcase Cinemas in the U.S.. The acquisition will include 13 cinemas, of which seven are located in Massachusetts, four in New York, one in Ohio, and one in Rhode Island. The transaction includes the ownership of six cinemas, […]
Ralph Engelstad Arena – Director Concessions
The Ralph Engelstad Arena is seeking to hire a Director, Concessions. This new position is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, and execution of all concession operations at Ralph Engelstad Arena. This full-time onsite leadership role oversees food and beverage service during a wide variety of events, including University of North Dakota (UND) hockey games, […]
AMC Expands Feature Fare Menu Nationwide
AMC Theatres the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, is introducing an expanded lineup of new menu items at AMC Feature Fare locations nationwide, giving moviegoers even more ways to enjoy bold flavors and elevated snacks alongside this summer’s biggest movies. Available at more than 400 AMC locations in the United […]
Marcus Theatres Promotes Rob Novak to Executive Vice President of Operations and Food and Beverage
Marcus Theatres, the nation’s fourth largest theatre circuit and a division of Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), announced today the promotion of Rob Novak to executive vice president of operations and food and beverage. Actively engaged within the industry, Novak served as president of the Entertainment Food and Beverage Association, formerly the National Association of Concessionaires […]
Veteran Executives Acquire Proctor Companies
Proctor Companies, a leading supplier of food and beverage systems and concession stands for the cinema and family entertainment industries, is changing hands. A newly formed entity named ProctorCo has reached an agreement to acquire the assets and ownership of the legacy business, with the deal slated to close on May 1, 2026. ProctorCo is […]
Gold Medal Introduces Compact Self-Serve Popcorn Solution
Gold Medal Products Co. announces the launch of ReadyServe® Jr., a compact self-serve popcorn dispenser designed to help operators minimize labor while maximizing convenience and efficiency. Part of Gold Medal’s Ready Series of popcorn vending machines, ReadyServe Jr. is built to meet the needs of sports bars, convenience stores, entertainment venues, and other high-traffic locations […]
Deel Media Partners With Nexmosphere on Sensor-Driven Retail Media
EF&B Member Deel Media has partnered with Netherlands-based Nexmosphere to integrate sensor technologies into its retail media platform, combining interactivity, shopper engagement, and audience measurement. The collaboration gives Deel access to a broad set of interoperable sensors, enabling retailers to link physical products with dynamic digital content and gather actionable customer data. “The use of […]
Deel Media chief shares digital signage tips, best practices
Bill Clapes, president and CEO of Deel Media, shares expert insight on digital strategy, missteps and how best to leverage digital signage in the theme park environment. There are few digital signage professionals whose Internet and technology experience goes beyond three decades. Bill Clapes, president and CEO of Deel Media, is one. In the 1990s […]
Why Retail Media Networks are Missing the Most Important Aspect – the Call to Action
By Bill Clapes, President at DEEL Media There are more than 80 retail media networks (RMNs) in the US, with the number steadily increasing as more retailers continue to leverage their online platforms to monetize their valuable real estate by generating advertising revenue in-store. At Cannes Lions this year, retail media networks were everywhere – […]
Gold Medal Intros Elite Popper Series
Combining advanced filtration, user-friendly touchscreen controls, and powerful performance, the Elite Popper Series introduces an entirely new level of popcorn production. This groundbreaking series from industry leader Gold Medal Products Co. is designed to meet the needs of high-traffic venues such as stadiums, arenas, cinemas, and grocery stores while delivering a streamlined operator experience. What […]
