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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 micro market and vending operators are tackling the hidden profit killer of shrinkage with cutting-edge technology, smart inventory strategies, and practical theft...
Oct. 7, 2025
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Discover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of Office Coffee Service in 2025 and beyond in this must-attend webinar, featuring exclusive data ...
Sept. 23, 2025
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Discover the secrets to thriving in the booming micro market and unattended retail space with expert insights, proven strategies, and the latest tech trends that are redefining...
Aug. 28, 2025

Vending & OCS Nation

Coffee Service

Nestlé Nespresso SA
Nespresso opens New York boutique with hands-on tastings
Nespresso has opened a flagship boutique in New York City’s Flatiron district that doubles as a hands-on testing ground for self-service and professional coffee machines.
Dec. 22, 2025
Laird Superfood
Laird Superfood Certified Organic Creamer
Laird Superfood updates its liquid creamer line to use U.S. Department of Agriculture certified organic ingredients, including coconut milk and vanilla extract.
Dec. 18, 2025
365 Retail Markets
365 Retail Markets introduces PicoCoffee
365 Retail Markets introduces PicoCoffee, a single cashless checkout point that lets micro market customers buy coffee and nearby micro market items in one transaction.
Dec. 18, 2025
Lavazza
Lavazza training facility in Dallas Texas
Lavazza opens a new Dallas coffee training center to give regional operators, baristas and distributors hands-on access to advanced espresso and brewing education.
Dec. 17, 2025

Micro Market

Sheehan Brothers Vending
Michael Sheehan, vice president, and Patrick Sheehan, president, are part of the third generation of Sheehans to run the family-owned and -operated business, which highly values investing in and giving back to the communities it serves.
Sheehan Brothers Vending donates 301,755 pounds of fresh food to Second Harvest Food Bank in Springfield, Ohio, converting unsold micro market items into 251,463 meals for local...
Dec. 11, 2025
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Patrick and Michael Sheehan, Sheehan Brothers Vending
From in-house commissary programs to tighter pricing controls, Patrick Sheehan walks through the decisions reshaping one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing regional operators.
Dec. 2, 2025
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Stadium concessions, personalization can boost sales and loyalty
Three examples from a stadium concessions operator show how personalization can boost sales and loyalty. Learn how tailored offerings can pay off.
Nov. 24, 2025
Due North
Due North merchandiser
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As unattended retail grows, reliability and design matter more than ever. Due North’s “Idea to Aisle” approach delivers customizable, sustainable refrigeration solutions for micro...
Oct. 29, 2025

Equipment

Oneverse Technology Sdn. Bhd.
Oneverse Technology Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysia-based digital innovation company that builds platforms connecting gaming, payments and interactive commerce
Vending operators can learn how CoffeeBot Malaysia and OneOne are using smart machines, video screens, and QR codes to link coffee purchases to digital gaming rewards.
Dec. 17, 2025
Habco
Habco new facility in Hammond, LA
Habco’s new Louisiana distribution center is designed to reduce freight costs and shorten lead times for U.S. vending and micro market operators, according to CEO Chris Strong...
Dec. 8, 2025
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Inside Market 19 a Soldier orders a meal on Camp Walker, South Korea
At Camp Walker in Korea, the U.S. Army debuted autonomous dining facility Market 19 to test how robotic cooking and self-service ordering can make Army foodservice more consistent...
Dec. 3, 2025
VenHub
VenHub autonomous Smart Store inside Los Angeles Union Station
VenHub robotic, modular retail outlets continue to push into high traffic unattended retail locations. Its newest fully autonomous store opened inside the Los Angeles Union Station...
Nov. 19, 2025

Technology

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Embedded payments provider Unipaas is adding Nayax Nova Modu and Nova 55F mobile terminals to its AI-powered platformto support in-person acceptance.
Dec. 17, 2025
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Nayax has acquired Lynkwell, an artificial intelligence-enabled electric vehicle charging platform, to strengthen its combined software and payments product in the EV charging...
Dec. 4, 2025
VendTech International
VendTech expands unattended retail platform with VendXONE and VendXpay
VendTech International, the parent company of Naturals2Go, launches a new technology-focused brand, VendTech Technology, with its VendXONE and VendXpay vending management software...
Dec. 3, 2025
PayRange LLC
PayRange acquires KioSoft, Charles Lee and Paresh Patel
With its acquisition of KioSoft, PayRange aims to speed up the shift from coin-based transactions to mobile and cashless payments across millions of self-service machines.
Dec. 1, 2025

Products

April Cathcart
April Cathcart
G & J Marketing has tapped industry veteran April Cathcart to serve as its chief operating officer, reinforcing its growth plans for convenience services.
Dec. 22, 2025
Laird Superfood
Laird hydration powders
Laird Superfood Inc. has expanded its Hydrate drink mix line with two new flavors, a variety pack and a new single-serve format for its original formula.
Dec. 22, 2025
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A new trends report names dark sweet cherry its Flavor of the Year for 2026 in functional snacks and beverages.
Dec. 22, 2025
PepsiCo Foods U.S.
Simply NKD, a new line of Doritos and Cheetos snacks
Executives at PepsiCo Foods U.S. say Simply NKD expands consumer choice by offering a no-color alternative while the original Doritos and Cheetos products remain unchanged.
Dec. 18, 2025

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

Webinars

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Discover how robotics, smart markets, and autonomous retail are transforming foodservice and vending—unlocking new revenue streams, attracting fresh operators, and replacing cafeterias...
July 8, 2025
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Discover the surprising trends, emerging technologies and evolving consumer expectations shaping the future of vending and micro markets in this data-driven, future-focused industry...
July 15, 2025