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  • Options mount for making machines energy efficient
    Options mount for making machines energy efficient

    As government rules evolve for making machines conserve energy, operators find more ways to meet customer requests for a "greener" footprint.

    Article • April 6th, 2011

  • Product recognition software strengthens item-level oversight
    Product recognition software strengthens item-level oversight

    (Editor's Note: Following is an expanded version of a feature article that ran in the May 2011 edition of Automatic Merchandiser Magazine. The article below ran in Automatic Merchandiser up until the subhead, "Product Recognition Solutions: Vending...

    Article • April 5th, 2011

  • $1 plus profit per vend? It's a reality!
    $1 plus profit per vend? It's a reality!

    Vending operators can successfully place “premium products” in snack vending machines to generate $1 plus in profit for each vend after cost-of-goods (COG), commissions and applicable sales taxes, a recent test has proven. Product suppliers such...

    Article • April 5th, 2011

  • Technology based reports are vital to increasing profitability
    Technology based reports are vital to increasing profitability

    DEX has revolutionized managing a vending business. It captures lots of data from the vending machine automatically, allowing vending management systems to present it in ways operators can readily understand and use to increase profitability. An...

    Article • February 7th, 2011

  • Dedicated marketing grows Illinois vendor's new sales
    Dedicated marketing grows Illinois vendor's new sales

    Hometown Suburban/TriCity Vending grew mostly by acquisition, until hiring a second generation vending operation CEO to handle marketing.

    Article • December 15th, 2010

  • Health care reform: five steps vending operators can take

    The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 became law in March of 2010 and are already having dramatic impact on Americans’ health care.

    Article • December 14th, 2010

  • Technology jumpstarts New Jersey vendor's growth
    Technology jumpstarts New Jersey vendor's growth

    On first impression, United Vending in northern New Jersey seems like a typical small vending operation. Owned and operated by a father/son team, the 4-route business boasts a 25-year history, emphasizing personal service. But view the company's...

    Article • December 9th, 2010

  • Changing beverage market drives diverse strategies

    While consumer price resistance remains firm, the beverage market has become more diverse due to changing consumer preferences. Vending operators respond with different packaging, variety and pricing strategies.

    Article • May 30th, 2010

  • A Technology Success Story
    A Technology Success Story

    When the recession hit, a mid-sized Oregon operator looked at how adding programs to his existing technology could create more efficient business practices and help him stay in the black financially.

    Article • August 31st, 2009

  • Pre-Kitting Increases Route Productivity
    Pre-Kitting Increases Route Productivity

    As the recession pushes operators to improve efficiencies, many are finding that new technology enhances the benefits of pre-kitting routes.

    Article • August 31st, 2009

  • Single-cup Wins Big in Tampa, Fla.
    Single-cup Wins Big in Tampa, Fla.

    Community Refreshments, a Tampa, Fla. operation, was able to double coffee sales in a challenging market by understanding the unique benefits of the different single-cup systems and relating to customers on a personal basis.

    Article • July 14th, 2009

  • Technology gives a way to fix blind vending programs and a new business opportunity

    Last week, I received a call from a California state official who oversees the states blind vending contracts. He was seeking input on establishing guidelines for vending operators bidding on contracts that support the blind vending program. His...

    Blog • June 1st, 2009

  • Startup Wins with Unique Products
    Startup Wins with Unique Products

    Chicago-area vending operation uses connections in foodservice to source specialty products with great success.

    Article • May 14th, 2009

  • Who Pays the Electricity?
    Who Pays the Electricity?

    Energy efficient machines and energy saving devices bring new customer benefits.

    Article • May 14th, 2009

  • Operators: We Can Make It
    Operators: We Can Make It

    While the operating side of the business has become less profitable, it continues to offer a good life for those who know what’s required.

    Article • April 14th, 2009

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