September 18, 2012

Elliot Maras

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OneShow Offered A Glimpse Of An Exciting Future; Will You Be Part Of It?

by Elliot Maras
Created: May 2, 2012

As predicted, last week’s National Automatic Merchandising Association...
SodaStream Hits A Bulls Eye; A Harbinger For Workplace Refreshments?

by Elliot Maras
Created: January 12, 2012

I’m betting it won’t be long before we see a viable cold beverage...
Five Trends To Direct Vending In 2012

by Elliot Maras
Created: January 12, 2012

Historians may look back at this time in history when automatic...
Self Checkout Markets And Food Trucks: Two Ways To Get Back Into Food And Revive The Business

by Elliot Maras
Created: December 21, 2011

It’s a cliché to say it, but this often-stated maxim bears repeating...
Reader Cites Concerns About Using Social Media; How One Operator Responds

by Elliot Maras
Created: December 14, 2011

The main benefit Olson cites is being able to strengthen customer...
Social Media Supports And Enhances Customer Communications; It’s A Great Tool If Used Properly

by Elliot Maras
Created: December 7, 2011

The growth of social media presents important opportunities for service...
Cyber Monday Points To New Retail Realities: Are We Going To Be There?

by Elliot Maras
Created: November 30, 2011

Operators need to understand the bigger picture: ecommerce, social media...
Go To Vend.Love.Win And See How Much Fun Our Industry Can Be

by Elliot Maras
Created: November 23, 2011

In case youre in need of inspiration in these challenging times, log...
Dedicated Healthy Vending Companies Fill A Void: Traditional Operators Aren’t Communicating

by Elliot Maras
Created: November 16, 2011

There is no excuse for vending operators losing business to these...
MSNBC-TV’s Lawrence O’ Donnell’s Cheap Shot At Foodservice Over Herman Cain Allegations: Another Reason We Need Media Savvy Industry Organizations

by Elliot Maras
Created: November 9, 2011

In an age of omnipresent, irresponsible media, consumer-focused...

Wake Up Call: You Can’t ‘Go It Alone’ In Refreshment Services Anymore

by Elliot Maras
Created: November 2, 2011

In today’s refreshment services industry, no one can afford to “go it...
CoffeeTea&Water Gathering Grows Into A ‘Must Go’ Event

by Elliot Maras
Created: October 26, 2011

The CoffeeTea&Water event is on its way to becoming the nation’s...
Gratitude Tour Launched A New Era; It’s Up To You To Keep Driving The Buzz

by Elliot Maras
Created: October 18, 2011

These are challenging times, no doubt, but NAMA, through its industry...
Remote Machine Monitoring Saves The Day For Susie’s Lemonade; What About Us?

by Elliot Maras
Created: October 11, 2011

I have to wonder: Is our industry going to be fully prepared to serve...
Debit Card Fee Hike Took Many By Surprise; Consumers Are Our Allies, So Let’s Fight For Change

by Elliot Maras
Created: October 5, 2011

The vending industry always takes the hit when its needs conflict with...
In Our Industry, The People Make The Difference. Take Time To Honor The People Of The Year

by Elliot Maras
Created: September 28, 2011

Readers should nominate the vending operator, coffee service operator...
Gratitude Tour: Everyone’s Catching The Buzz; Are You?

by Elliot Maras
Created: September 21, 2011

There were some interesting exchanges at the Gratitude Tour that could...
Coke’s Freestyle Offers Unparalleled Opportunities; Vending Operators Need To Speak Up

by Elliot Maras
Created: September 14, 2011

Vending operators need to speak up to make this outstanding opportunity a...
Social Media Emerges As A Business Communications Tool

by Elliot Maras
Created: September 7, 2011

There are numerous resources to help operators get up to speed on social...
Filterfresh, To Merge With Aramark, Played A Big Role In OCS Professionalism

by Elliot Maras
Created: August 31, 2011

Filterfresh reminded the OCS industry that its mission was to provide the...

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