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Free Webinar on February 12, 2026: What every new convenience services operator needs to know
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This webinar gets real about what it takes to win in vending, micro markets, office coffee service and point-of-use water. Hear experienced operators and consultants break down...
Feb. 12, 2026
Seattles's Best Coffee and Coffee mate creamer for a coffee break from Nestlé Professional Solutions
Coffee programs have entirely new expectations for employers – there is a new importance to this amenity to drive employee satisfaction and engagement. Join this free webinar ...
Nov. 18, 2025
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Discover how Nayax’s EV Kiosk streamlines payments and compliance for UK charging operators, making electric vehicle charging faster, easier, and more accessible – for both drivers...
July 14, 2025
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Automatic Merchandiser presents a 1-page take-away sheet that vending operators can place in break rooms or on location bulletin boards. There is an area to place the vending ...
July 22, 2014

Vending & OCS Nation

Coffee Service

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Nestlé said first-quarter 2026 organic growth was led by coffee, with North America contributing despite modest overall regional growth.
April 27, 2026
Bevi
Bevi Signature Countertop
Bevi is rolling out a brand refresh and new products that push its platform beyond water, including a better-for-you soda and a new countertop machine.
April 27, 2026
Lavit
Lavit X drinkmaker
Lavit unveils its X Pro drinkmaker, adding Capsule ID technology to automate recipe dispensing for still and sparkling drinks.
April 17, 2026
Happy
Happy 48oz ready to drink coffee
Happy expands beyond single-serve ready-to-drink with a multi-serve cold brew format.
April 15, 2026

Micro Market

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NAMA Show 2026 (Part 2) – Technology & support solutions that power the industry forward
Vending + OCS Nation
Technology took center stage at the 2026 NAMA Show as suppliers highlighted the AI, analytics, digital media and support solutions helping operators reduce theft, improve efficiency...
May 5, 2026
365 Retail Markets and Cantaloupe merger
Micro market kiosk competition will be preserved through a required Three Square Market divestiture tied to 365 Retail’s planned Cantaloupe acquisition.
May 4, 2026
Five Star Breaktime Solutions
Five Star Breaktime Solutions leadership
One of the country’s largest privately held convenience services operators keeps it simple — do the work, earn the account, and grow from there.
May 4, 2026
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Retail-ready meals are unlocking higher-value transactions in vending and micro markets. Foodture delivers everyday-priced meals ($4.99–$7.99) that drive repeat purchase, increase...
April 1, 2026

Equipment

Smart coolers from Cantaloupe on display at the 2026 NAMA Show.
Smart refrigerated vending machines now dominate operating modes as operators prioritize remote monitoring and uptime. A report from Credence Research notes that beverage vending...
May 4, 2026
AVS Companies
AVS Companies
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In an industry undergoing rapid transformation, success increasingly depends on more than just having the right equipment. It requires having the right partner. That’s where AVS...
April 29, 2026
NAMA 2026 podcast Automatic Merchandiser’s Vending & OCS Nation
Vending + OCS Nation
Automatic Merchandiser’s Vending & OCS Nation podcast host Bob Tullio did so many interviews from the convention floor at the 2026 NAMA Show in Los Angeles that he will be dedicating...
April 28, 2026
HotLogic
HotLogic in colleges
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HotLogic is betting operators can turn location advantage into higher-value food sales. Early pilots suggest strong demand for instant, grab-and-go hot meals in the workplace....
April 22, 2026

Technology

Nayax
Nayax
Nayax will use the NAMA Show 2026 to demonstrate how operators can simplify payment, compliance and customer engagement with a single platform.
April 20, 2026
VendTech International
VendTech team is shown at the 2025 NAMA Show in Las Vegas.
VendTech will highlight micro markets and breakroom services aimed at helping operators add workplace convenience revenue streams.
April 16, 2026
Canva.com Cyberattacks are hitting convenience services operators more often than reported
Operators are leaving money on the table and exposing themselves to risk. Here is how to address both with practical tech moves.
March 31, 2026
365 Retail Markets / Slabb Kiosks
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TendedBar’s new system targets growth categories including dirty sodas, refreshers, iced coffee, energy drinks and boba beverages. Slabb Kiosks, owned by 365 Retail Markets, will...
March 26, 2026

Products

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Specialty distribution sales at Performance Food Group rose 5.3% as vending and campus channels grew.
May 8, 2026
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US Foods highlighted an artificial intelligence-powered Menu IQ tool aimed at improving menu profitability visibility for operators.
May 8, 2026
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Keurig Dr Pepper’s 2026 beverage trend report finds Gen Z and Gen Alpha treat drinks as a form of self-expression, with 58% saying beverages reflect their identity.
May 6, 2026
Ferrero
Keebler chips deluxe
A new Chips Deluxe Brownie variety brings cocoa and fudge chunks to the brand’s soft-baked lineup. Ferrero brand leaders say the full Chips Deluxe refresh is driven by consumer...
May 6, 2026

Video Showcase

Transformation, technology and trust in vending’s future: Josh Rosenberg speaks | Live at NAMA 2025
Industry veteran Josh Rosenberg, former NAMA Chairman and current leader of Forward Thinkers, joined Bob Tullio of Automatic Merchandiser to reflect on the evolution of convenience...
June 5, 2025
Fixturelite unveils 4 turnkey micro market solutions | 2025 NAMA Show
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Bob Tullio of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com catches up with Steve Orlando of Fixturelite at the 2025 NAMA Show.
June 2, 2025
Launch Hydrate offers high-margin, functional beverage opportunity for operators | 2025 NAMA Show
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At the 2025 NAMA Show in Las Vegas, Bob Tullio of Automatic Merchandiser interviews Dillon Houstoun, co-founder of Launch Hydrate, to explore how the functional beverage brand...
May 30, 2025
How ProWatch Solutions Is Using AI to Stop Theft in Micro Markets | Live from 2025 NAMA Show
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At the 2025 NAMA Show in Las Vegas, Bob Tullio joined with Mark Kronenberg, founder of ProWatch Solutions, to talk about the future of loss prevention and retail management for...
May 29, 2025