USA Today carried a feature on new vending technology on Friday, Sept. 15, 2011, noting the National Automatic Merchandising Association Gratitude Tour In New York City that day. For the full story, click here.
Editor’s Insight: This story on the front of USA Today’s “Money” section on Friday helped drive attendance at the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) Gratitude Tour in New York City on that day. This is one of several reports on the Gratitude Tour and the new technology that the tour showcases. The NAMA industry growth strategy is still in its early stage of re-educating American consumers about vending. There are still five more Gratitude Tours to come. Vending operators who live in the remaining cities, Atlanta, Ga. (Sept. 22), Austin, Texas (Sept. 27), Phoenix, Ariz., (Oct. 5), Minneapolis, Minn. (Oct. 11) and Madison, Wis. (Oct. 13) will find it worth their time to attend these events and see how consumers love today’s vending machines. 09-19-11 By Elliot Maras
