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    Emily Refermat
    Micro Market

    Welcome To The Self-Serve Era

    Oct. 24, 2016
    We have written a lot about the changing consumer. Their desire for snack variety, healthier fresh food and convenience has led to growth in the vending segment, especially in...
    Rod Nester, far right, operates Smith Vending with his children, Tyler, left, and Ashilyn, center.
    Micro Market

    Iowa Vendor Excels In Rural Marketplace With Technology & Micro Markets

    Oct. 3, 2016
    In the last eight years, Smith Vending has invested heavily in technology and business diversification to grow its presence and exceed customer expectations.
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    Single cup brewers

    How To Counter When Companies Challenge Benefits Of Office Coffee

    Oct. 3, 2016
    Listen to the problem, then come up with out of the box, money saving solutions to salvage your customer relationship.
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    Micro Market

    Guidelines To Protect: Micro Market Food Safety Update

    Oct. 3, 2016
    The vending industry has always been on the cutting edge of ways to deliver food. From ice cold sodas available during breaks at the factory to hot coffee in the middle of the...
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    Coffee Service

    Inside The New Corporate Coffee Culture

    Oct. 3, 2016
    Explore the consumer trends, popular equipment and interconnected future deep within the office coffee service segment.

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    Micro Market

    Look Outside To Improve Within

    Oct. 3, 2016
    Take marketing ideas, best-seller data and merchandising knowledge from c-stores, restaurants and grocery to boost micro market sales.