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    Already, today, my wife orders groceries from Fresh Direct and for special orders, in this case a specific coffee mixture she requested, Fresh Direct labels the coffee to confirm her special order with her name. How soon will it be before micro market operators will be able to do this, and perhaps encourage the removal of cafeterias by offering a smartphone app so that the consumer can both order and pay for their fresh food for next day delivery to their desk properly labeled?
    Allen Weintraub
    March 4, 2013
    The vending industry is changing, but it will take new marketing strategies coupled with micro markets to truly increase sales.
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    March 4, 2013
    A friendly demeanor and strong work ethic not only set this route driver apart from his colleagues, but make him a customer-favorite as well.
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    Emily Refermat
    March 4, 2013
    All good things come to those who -- prepare. And there are a number of things vending, micro market and office coffee service operators can do to get ready for the National Automatic...
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    Emily Refermat
    March 4, 2013
    A strong brand, dedicated marketing, quality beans and an eye for trends, grew this Wichita, Kan.-based OCS operator into a regional giant serving seven states.

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    Photo courtesty of Paul Schlossberg
    Jim Slater of Costa, left, Paul Newcombe of Intel Corp. and Eric Achtmann of Costa exhibit the multi-sensory experience single-serve hot beverage machine at the National Retail Federation show in January.
    Paul Schlossberg
    March 4, 2013
    Our biggest selling category, whether hot or cold, is going digital and machines at the forefront are appealing to our five senses.