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How forward-thinking convenience services operators can capitalize on changing employee preferences with purpose-driven beverage offerings
Aug. 27, 2026
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See how autonomous retail is helping colleges expand food access, reduce wait times, generate new revenue, and improve the student experience—without adding operational complexity...
June 24, 2026
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Learn how universities are bringing 24/7 food and essentials directly to residence halls while increasing revenue, reducing labor challenges, and enhancing campus life.
June 24, 2026
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The convenience services industry is entering a new era as smart markets, evolving consumer expectations and economic pressures reshape vending and unattended retail. Join Automatic...
July 14, 2026

Vending & OCS Nation

Coffee Service

Sales tips for convenience services operators: Ask before you present
Two Sonoma wine tastings offer a reminder for convenience services operators: You can win more business by Convenience services operators can win more business by asking questions...
Aug. 12, 2026
Pot O' Gold Coffee Service
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Pot O' Gold Coffee Service says offices across King County are reviewing beverage programs as workplace attendance patterns continue to evolve.
Aug. 12, 2026
Lavazza
Lavazza Tabli coffee capsule system single serve coffee
Lavazza has launched its Tablì single-serve system in the United States, using compressed tabs made entirely from coffee rather than capsules.
Aug. 6, 2026
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NAMA’s Coffee Legend award recognizes members who have demonstrated leadership, innovation and a meaningful impact on coffee services.
Aug. 6, 2026

Micro Market

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Jon Corto Buffalo Strive applies lessons he learned in the NFL in building a successful career in convenience services
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Buffalo Strive founder Jon Corto explains how lessons from the NFL shaped the way he hires, leads and builds his convenience services business.
Aug. 18, 2026
Five Star Breaktime Services
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Workplace refreshment operations in Nashville are getting a larger Five Star facility designed to improve efficiency and support continued customer growth.
Aug. 7, 2026
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Micro market customers are demanding more than snacks. They're looking for recognizable brands, satisfying options and restaurant-quality experiences. The data shows that operators...
Aug. 6, 2026
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Oasis Breakroom Services founder Aaron Lawton says a good breakroom takes more than products and equipment. Here are six ways operators can help clients turn an overlooked space...
Aug. 5, 2026

Equipment

AVS Companies
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AVS Companies has inked an agreement to distribute three arcade titles from Blue Motion Games to amusement operators across North America. The agreement adds John Wick: Continental...
Aug. 25, 2026
Spectra Pro Snack & Drink | AI-Powered Smart Retail Solution
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The Spectra Pro Snack and Drink delivers a premium, AI‑-powered retail experience with enhanced interactivity, real‑-time promotions, and intelligent visual signaling. Designed...
Aug. 24, 2026
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AVS Companies offers the IDW GFV-400 with a robotic delivery system designed for reliable cold beverage vending.
Aug. 20, 2026
365 Retail Markets
Smart coolers survey hero from 365 retail markets
Smart coolers are becoming a bigger part of unattended retail, but are they changing when operators choose a micro market?
Aug. 17, 2026

Technology

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Nayax plans to acquire IPS Group for $350 million, adding smart parking payments, software and hardware to its unattended commerce platform.
Aug. 25, 2026
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A ransomware attack disrupted Fairlife production. While the company was able to get back on relatively quickly, the breach highlighted why convenience services operators need...
July 29, 2026
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The House-passed legislation would require equipment-impact testing before the Treasury adopts a lower-cost nickel. It also would formalize the end of penny production and allows...
July 20, 2026
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Fairlife’s production shutdown shows how a cyberattack can move quickly from an information technology problem to a supply-chain disruption.
July 17, 2026

Products

Mars Snacking
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Mars Snacking is launching new M&M’S, Skittles, Starburst and Extra options made without Food, Drug & Cosmetic colors in the U.S.
Aug. 21, 2026
Haribo of America
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New Haribo gummies give convenience and refreshment operators another poppable candy option designed around flavor and texture variety.
Aug. 20, 2026
Tractor Beverage
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Tractor Beverage’s Haymaker earned a Bon Appétit Pantry Award as the organic sparkling tonic expands its retail distribution.
Aug. 20, 2026
Purely Elizabeth
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Ferrero Group plans to acquire Purely Elizabeth, expanding its U.S. breakfast portfolio with granola, oatmeal, cereal and protein products.
Aug. 17, 2026

Video Showcase

How Cantaloupe is expanding the operator growth playbook | Live from the 2026 NAMA Show
At the 2026 NAMA Show, Cantaloupe showcased new smart store options, a hot food solution, amusement technology and AI-powered software designed to help operators reduce theft,...
June 18, 2026
How smart stores are becoming easier to manage | 365 Retail Markets | Live at NAMA 2026
At the 2026 NAMA Show, 365 Retail Markets demonstrated VisionLink technology, previewed upcoming digital shelf labels and integrated screens, and highlighted new consumer-facing...
June 15, 2026
Panoptyc: Shrink Is Stealing Your Margins
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Micro market and food service operators lose thousands every year to theft they can't see. Panoptyc's AI-powered monitoring detects it, validates it, and delivers cases ready ...
June 1, 2026
AVS Companies on AI Smart Coolers
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Keith Krail, Director of Marketing at AVS Companies, discusses how AI smart coolers are reshaping automated retail, why operators are embracing the technology, and how AVS helps...
May 18, 2026