March 2013

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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Micro Market

Creating a sales growth program

March 4, 2013
The vending industry is changing, but it will take new marketing strategies coupled with micro markets to truly increase sales.
Adambrant 10882967
Adambrant 10882967
Adambrant 10882967
Adambrant 10882967
Adambrant 10882967
Management

2013 Route Driver of the Year Quarterly Winner: Adam Brant, One Source Refreshment, Pottstown, Pa.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beverage

Beverages take vending to the digital age

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.