Evolve Vending / Automated Retail Technologies
Evolve Vending / Automated Retail Technologies
Automated airport dining is expanding as Evolvending partners with Automated Retail Technologies to deploy Just Baked Smart Bistro kiosks.
Lavit
Lavit X drinkmaker
© Endeavor Business Media
VENDL - VendingMarketWatch's weekly word game
AVS Companies
AVS Companies
Sponsored
ID 50998172 © F11photo | Dreamstime.com
downtown Los Angeles stock image
Sign up for our eNewsletters
Get the latest news and updates

Learning Resources

Free Webinar on February 12, 2026: What every new convenience services operator needs to know
Sponsored
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
featured_image_1540x800
Sponsored
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
Toyourhealthcoffee 10283397
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

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
ID 41581170 © Tiverylucky | Dreamstime.com
iced coffee spring
At-home coffee preparation remains the norm, but more than a quarter of past-day coffee drinkers still get coffee away from home. For OCS operators, the report signals stable ...
April 14, 2026
Death Wish Coffee
Death Wish Coffee Caramel Cold Brew Latte RTD
Ready-to-drink coffee fans get another option as Death Wish debuts a caramel latte with simple ingredients and no artificial colors or flavors.
April 9, 2026
ID 163150036 © David Tonelson | Dreamstime.com
stock image of Peet's Coffee sign
Keurig Dr Pepper said its planned split into a North America beverage company and a global coffee company is expected by year-end 2026. KDP taps JDE Peet’s CEO Rafael Oliveira...
April 1, 2026

Micro Market

7209864684372967___foodture_primary128x720
Sponsored
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
365 Retail Markets / Slabb Kiosks
TendedBar Countertop Unit from 365 Retail Markets Slabb Kiosks
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
ID 94512900 © Ronstik | Dreamstime.com
handshake across desk dreamstime_xxl_94512900
Due North is now part of AeriTek Global as Ronin completes a General Partner-led minority secondary. Ronin says the two-stage structure returned value to existing Due North investors...
March 18, 2026
Endeavor Business Media / Aaron Lawton
Aaron Lawton of Oasis Breakroom Services joins Bob Tullio for Vending & OCS Nation podcast interview
Vending + OCS Nation
From onboarding perks to co-branded spaces, this episode explores Aaron Lawton’s perspective on how breakrooms can help HR teams attract, retain and energize employees.
March 17, 2026

Equipment

Marché
Marche fleet in NYC
For route-based operators, fleet uptime is a customer issue. Predictive maintenance and smarter vehicle data can reduce disruptions and improve consistency.
April 13, 2026
EngineTest
Sponsored
A new kiosk model lets operators generate revenue beyond snacks and beverages — no route changes required.
April 8, 2026
Culture Pop Soda
Culture Pop Soda is rolling out Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade
Culture Pop Soda is rolling out Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade as its first lemonade flavor, positioned as a less-sweet, carbonated option with live probiotics.
March 11, 2026
White Castle / Just Baked / Evolvending
White Castle launches automated Slider kiosk at Fort Myers airport
White Castle and Evolvending roll out a Just Baked kiosk as RSW shifts toward a vending-focused food court model.
Feb. 24, 2026

Technology

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
365 Retail Markets, a global leader in unattended retail technologies, is excited to announce a new payment feature for our modular Vision Smart Stores, VisionLink
The new VisionLink payment feature uses one preauthorization and one receipt across linked cooler, freezer and ambient doors.
March 24, 2026
ID 46685693 © Flynt | Dreamstime.com
How convenience services operators can win local search as AI reshapes SEO magnet money
Many operators have noticed a change in their website traffic. It is not your imagination. AI is reshaping search behavior and altering how local businesses appear in results....
March 10, 2026

Products

ID 258038994 © Jetcityimage | Dreamstime.com
Mondelez HQ
Mondelēz International says Cocoa Life now covers about 100% of cocoa used in its chocolate business, according to its 2025 sustainability progress report.
April 16, 2026
ID 21153567 © Rudi1976 | Dreamstime.com
Chicago skyline stock image
Mars Snacking’s accelerator division will establish a new downtown office hub in the former Kellanova headquarters space.
April 16, 2026
Mountain Dew / PepsiCo
Dirty Mountain Dew from PepsiCo
Mountain Dew is bringing a creamy-finish twist to its citrus soda with Dirty Mountain Dew and a zero-sugar version.
April 15, 2026
Ghost / Keurig Dr Pepper
Ghost 7Up LTO from Keurig Dr Pepper
Ghost Energy expands licensed flavors with a limited-time 7UP lemon-lime release made with Keurig Dr Pepper
April 14, 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
Sponsored
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
Sponsored
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
Sponsored
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