2024 August

Operator profile: Buffalo Strive Vending Smart coolers are changing the game Technology boom adds smart tools for operators

2024 August

Digital Edition

Technology boom adds smart tools for operators

Bob Tullio

Aug. 30, 2024

Technology to help operators mitigate theft, implement promotions, integrate data and process payments can reduce loss, cut labor costs and streamline operations.

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Micro Market

An operator’s guide to smart market options

Bob Tullio

Aug. 13, 2024

Much like the initial slow acceptance of micro markets themselves, operators are “kicking the tires” when it comes to smart market technology. As the revenue reports come in, ...

Jon and Jen Corto, Buffalo Strive Vending

Micro Market

A focus on micro markets, fresh food, and strong customer service help Buffalo Strive thrive

Adrienne Klein

Aug. 7, 2024

For 13 years, New York-based Buffalo Strive Vending has built a successful business by meeting market needs, whether with its focus on micro markets, fresh food, strong customer...

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Products

Planters Nut Duos in 3 Flavors

Hormel Foods Corp.

July 19, 2024

Planters Nut Duos snacks from Hormel Foods Corp. combine two complementary two types in a single 5oz resealable bag. Three crave-worthy options include Planters Buffalo Cashews...

Coffee Service

Beyond pantry service: Is it time to jump on the next big thing?

Bob Tullio

July 17, 2024

An increasing number of OCS operators have added pantry service to their offerings, especially since office population growth is slow and steady at best. What’s next?

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Aramark acquires Tomdra and SunDun, expands micro market and vending reach

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Aramark Refreshments, a provider of refreshment and amenity services to businesses and institutions, noted while announcing the acquisitions that Tomdra and SunDun were known ...

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Understanding state and local sales tax for vending machine and micro market operators

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Knowing the requirements for sales tax, including who must pay, how to collect it and when it is due, is a key aspect of effective management of a vending machine or micro market...

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Decorum Vending installs Cantaloupe card readers in its full line of vending machines

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Decorum Vending completed its expansion upgrade of 630 vending machines to Cantaloupe card readers for contactless and contact payments. Benefits of the new readers include basket...

Micro Market

AVS tapped as master distributor for micro markets and frictionless retail applications by Innovative DisplayWorks

AVS Companies

July 4, 2024

AVS Companies will market and promote Innovative DisplayWorks' coolers for micro markets and frictionless retail applications to the vending operator market.

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Podcasts

What operators can learn from Angel Salvador, realtor to the stars

Bob Tullio

July 2, 2024

Bob Tullio looks outside the convenience services industry to connect with powerhouse sales professionals for advice on how to go from an idea to checks in the mail.

Beverage

PepsiCo debuts an interactive can and hydration coach

PepsiCo

June 28, 2024

An interactive Pepsi can design and a Gatorade AI-enabled hydration coach are just two of the engaging ways PepsiCo is keeping the long-standing brand fresh for its fans.