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    The self checkout kiosk has a touchscreen that runs programmed advertising.
    An ongoing focus on management software enables this family business to utilize new tools
    April 8, 2011
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    As the economy problems have leveled off and people are again purchasing their at-work snacks and meals from vending machines, they are looking for two things - their old favorites...
    April 8, 2011
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    Seattle's Best Coffee® offers portion packs -- premium and approachable coffee for people who can taste the difference. Forty years of brewing expertise is in every pack. For ...
    April 6, 2011
    Scott Caputo of Energy Innovative Products Inc. inserts an energy management device in a beverage machine.
    As government rules evolve for making machines conserve energy, operators find more ways to meet customer requests for a "greener" footprint.
    April 6, 2011
    A digital camera rides on a track in the machine and takes pictures of individual products.
    (Editor's Note: Following is an expanded version of a feature article that ran in the May 2011 edition of Automatic Merchandiser Magazine. The article below ran in Automatic Merchandise...
    April 5, 2011
    Allen Weintraub is president of Vending Consultants Co., 333 Mamaroneck Ave. #239, White Plains, NY 10605; office: 914-287-0095; mobile: 914-882-3074; Email: aweintraub@vendonline.com.
    Vending operators can successfully place “premium products” in snack vending machines to generate $1 plus in profit for each vend after cost-of-goods (COG), commissions and applicable...
    April 5, 2011
    In this example, the MEI report shows that allocating an additional column to Coke Classic (suggested) would save 3 deliveries a year, and extend the service interval from 27 days to 36 days.
    What is merchandising in vending? Jim English, CEO of Sprout Retail, defines merchandising as “the art of balancing service frequency, assortment, pricing, sales rates and inventory...
    April 5, 2011
    Maurits J.C. de Jong believes touchscreens have a place in OCS.
    With the Virtu and Siro Touch single-cup coffee brewers, the Taylor, Mich.-based de Jong Duke introduces machines that stand out with quality drinks, touchscreen displays, dynamic...
    April 5, 2011
    Mike Lawlor is the vice president of sales at USA Technologies Inc., based in Malvern, Pa.
    Contactless payment using “electronic wallets” and cell phones will over time dominate retail commerce, including the vending market.The latest research indicates that the self...
    April 5, 2011
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    Eco-Products®, the nation's leading brand of foodservice products made from renewable resources and recycled content, is proud to announce a truly unique product offering for ...
    March 21, 2011
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    KICTeam is pleased to announce the release of two new cleaning cards designed to remove paper flash, dirt, oils, adhesive buildup and other contaminates that will cause thermal...
    March 21, 2011
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    Mrs. Freshley’s, the award-winning snack cake and pastry brand, has unveiled three items featuring HERSHEY’S® quality products – Chocolate Bells, Chocolate Chip Muffins, and Chocolate...
    Feb. 10, 2011
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    Now available form the Hershey Company: Hershey’s Drops, delicious bite-sized drops without a candy shell. Each drop has a light, shiny finish to protect the product so there ...
    Jan. 27, 2011
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    KRAFT VENDING & OCS is proud to introduce the TASSIMO Fat Free Cappuccino Milk T DISC, made exclusively for TASSIMO PROFESSIONAL brewing systems.With fat-free milk creamer now...
    Jan. 14, 2011
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    Mars Chocolate North America announces the nationwide availability of the MILKY WAY® Brand Simply Caramel Bar, a new total caramel experience, which provides caramel fanatics ...
    June 11, 2010