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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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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
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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
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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

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
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.
April 17, 2026
AVS Companies
AVS Companies
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Multiple AI-enabled smart cooler options, backed by support, aim to help operators choose the right fit for each location.
April 15, 2026
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

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
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

Products

Ferrara Candy
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The planned 750,000-square-foot site is designed to expand Ferrara’s processing, packaging, warehousing and administrative capacity to meet demand.
April 29, 2026
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Bimbo Bakeries USA breads
Bimbo Bakeries USA says the Dallas move will improve alignment across U.S. operations and speed decision-making with Grupo Bimbo leadership.
April 28, 2026
Talking Rain
Sparkling Ice
The limited-time variety pack includes White Grape, Blue Raspberry, Wild Cherry and Strawberry.
April 27, 2026
Jumex
Jumex Go Mix and Odwalla
Jumex is using The NAMA Show to push into snacks, showcasing GoMix gummies in Original Mix and Spicy Original Mix.
April 22, 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