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 has been leading Food Express, a 30-route, independent vending...
NAMA has announced that its 2014 Supervisor Development Program (SDP) will take place June 5 to 6 in Las Vegas, Nev., at The New Tropicana. The program is a mix of small group discussion and interactive learning so attendees can round out core...
In response to changing consumer preferences and evolving government nutrition standards, NAMA introduced a new and improved FitPick® healthy vending program at the 2014 NAMA OneShow, taking place April 9 to 11 in Chicago, Ill.
FitPick, NAMA’s...
A few weeks ago I reported on a marketing Webinar that I attended that was all about the importance of branding your business in a social world. I’m going to continue that blog by delving into how video can boost business for the operator. Steve...
Mike Edwards loves his job 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 for Greensboro Vending & Coffee for fourteen years. As a large vending...
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 having the proper insurance coverage in the event of an accident or...
New products are the variety consumers crave. Variety in foodservice generates sales. That’s why every year, Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com ask readers to vote for their best-selling new products from the prior year. As one might...
Connecticut lawmakers have increased the state’s minimum wage to $10.10 per hour by 2017, according to The New York Times. The bill was approved 21 to 14 in the Senate and 87 to 54 in the House and now becomes the highest minimum wage imposed by a...
In the face of emerging technology, looming legislation and new competition in the vending and refreshment services industry, NAMA urges its members to register now for the 2014 NAMA OneShow, April 9, 10 and 11 in Chicago, Ill. This unique event is the...
The Iowa Automatic Merchandising Association (IAMA) will be hosting its annual meeting on March 26, 2014 at Raccoon River Brewing Co. in Des Moines, Iowa. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by the annual meeting and guest speakers at 7:30 p.m. The...
Saverino & Associates, Inc. announced that it has added Megan Finneran, sales team associate to its vend sales staff for the Kansas, Southeast Nebraska, Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri territories.
Finneran’s background represents several years...
A Missouri state Senate business committee passed SB531 which would raise the state’s minimum wage from $7.50 per hour to $10.00 per hour by 2015, according to The Kansas City Star. The bill’s advancement means it could come up for debate in the...
