April 2014

Jeff Whitacre, president and CEO of Food Express in Greensboro, N.C., is as optimistic about the industry today as he was at 15.
Management

The power of good management

April 1, 2014
There’s no substitute for a good attitude and business acumen. It can make or break a company, even a large, second generation vending operation. For nearly 14 years Jeff Whitacre...
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Coffee, tea and hot beverage

University opens coffee research center

April 1, 2014
The popularity of coffee in the U.S. cannot be ignored. It is a commodity consumed daily by most people, yet other than health aspects, there is relatively little scientific research...
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Management

Let's talk commissions

April 1, 2014
How many industries compete to pay their clients a percentage of what they sell? We supply the equipment and the product, keep their machines clean and stocked while passing on...
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Management

Insurance: are you fully covered?

April 1, 2014
As the old adage goes, it is better to be safe than sorry. Business owners should be prepared for the worst, especially in an industry where there are many liabilities. This means...
Mike Edwards, 2013 Route Driver of the Year overall winner
Management

Mike Edwards of Greensboro Vending & Coffee Co. Wins Route Driver of the Year

April 1, 2014
Mike Edwards loves his jobs as a route driver for the opportunity to meet new people and try new products. Edwards, who began his vending career nearly two decades ago, has worked...

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Product of the year winners: surprising or predictable?

April 1, 2014
The term “trend” refers to a direction in which an idea or preference is changing. With each new generation and even newer innovations, trends change—and they change often. Every...