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This week’s VENDL has a seasonal pour in mind. The answer is a five-letter word that fits comfortably alongside coffee and other beverage choices.
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Learning Resources

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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

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Keurig entering the compressed-coffee-tab space.
Oct. 2, 2026
Torres will oversee integration of KDP’s and JDE Peet’s coffee operations ahead of a separation targeted for early 2027.
Oct. 1, 2026
Java House Colombian Cold Brew Coffee Pods contain liquid cold brew concentrate for preparing hot or iced coffee without traditional brewing equipment.
Sept. 30, 2026
La Colombe has launched three RTD matcha lattes as rising café sales signal growing consumer demand for matcha beverages.
Sept. 22, 2026

Micro Market

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Just Walk Out technology gives Lake Washington Institute students, faculty and staff a walkable retail store without traditional checkout lines using 365 Retail Markets platform...
Sept. 28, 2026
Jim Brinton built his company by embracing what came after traditional vending. As Brinton Business Ventures turns 50, son Kevin is bringing a different perspective to a business...
Sept. 23, 2026
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Convenience services operators need to make some room on the shelf for a high velocity snack product to be released in January. Two new varieties of 2 oz. PLANTERS® Trail Mix ...
Sept. 16, 2026
365 Retail Markets
365 Retail Markets
Operators are using transaction histories, consumption data and client communication to plan refreshment service for workplace demand that can peak midweek, drop sharply on Friday...
Aug. 27, 2026

Equipment

Tres Picosos is expanding its Tres Locos brand through Evolvending.
Sept. 22, 2026
After the rollout, we look at the choices behind Bevi’s new menu and what the changes mean for drinkers and operators.
Sept. 14, 2026
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Frozen food operators gain another quick-meal option as Red Baron launches a full-size pizza designed specifically for microwave preparation.
Sept. 10, 2026
Murphy USA is expanding its foodservice strategy with a robotic platform designed to prepare hot White Castle food in about two minutes.
Aug. 31, 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
Cantaloupe, a 365 Retail Markets Company
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Cantaloupe and Weweimi are integrating AI-enabled Smart Coolers with Seed Pro and Seed Markets to give convenience services operators another connected retail option.
Aug. 20, 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

Products

Liquid Death
Liquid Death
Liquid Death releases limited-edition Blood Zero, raspberry cream energy drink.
Sept. 30, 2026
Functional snacking gets another format with Awake trail mix combining caffeine, protein and single-serve packaging.
Sept. 16, 2026
Food safety, functional ingredients and sustainable packaging are among the technologies represented in Mars’ latest food innovation program.
Sept. 16, 2026
The seasonal soda launch gives convenience and refreshment operators a new fall beverage option positioned around a less-sweet flavor profile.
Sept. 16, 2026

Video Showcase

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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
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
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
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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