Undeposited cash, underreported sales and unpaid commissions may seem like shortcuts, but they can create serious problems when a buyer begins examining a vending company's financial...
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How forward-thinking convenience services operators can capitalize on changing employee preferences with purpose-driven beverage offerings
Aug. 27, 2026
See how autonomous retail is helping colleges expand food access, reduce wait times, generate new revenue, and improve the student experience—without adding operational complexity...
June 24, 2026
Learn how universities are bringing 24/7 food and essentials directly to residence halls while increasing revenue, reducing labor challenges, and enhancing campus life.
June 24, 2026
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Vending & OCS Nation

Coffee Service

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NAMA CTW’s 2026 program puts pantry expansion, consultative selling and workplace amenities in focus for convenience services operators.
Oct. 13, 2026
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SunOpta opened a fourth production line at its Midlothian, Texas, plant to meet rising customer demand for beverages, broths and teas.
Oct. 5, 2026
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Bill McCauley’s experience introducing Keurig to office coffee highlights the value of operator input, product demonstrations, clear economics and reliable equipment.
Oct. 5, 2026
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Keurig entering the compressed-coffee-tab space.
Oct. 2, 2026

Micro Market

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Indianapolis Colts' cheerleaders tour A Navy Exchange micro market at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay in Greece
The self-checkout location addresses a gap in dining options for service members working overnight in Crete, Greece.
Oct. 7, 2026
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Campus vending of health and wellness products: Whether you've done, priced it, been asked to do it or rejected it, we'd love your to hear your perspective.
Sept. 29, 2026
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Just Walk Out technology gives Lake Washington Institute students, faculty and staff a walkable retail store without traditional checkout lines using 365 Retail Markets platform...
Sept. 28, 2026
Jim Brinton built his company by embracing what came after traditional vending. As Brinton Business Ventures turns 50, son Kevin is bringing a different perspective to a business...
Sept. 23, 2026

Equipment

The companies say autonomous delivery could extend campus dining access beyond traditional service points.
Oct. 8, 2026
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As campuses expand their use of unattended retail, new wellness vending programs raise a question for operators already serving colleges: Is this another service worth adding?...
Sept. 29, 2026
Tres Picosos is expanding its Tres Locos brand through Evolvending.
Sept. 22, 2026
After the rollout, we look at the choices behind Bevi’s new menu and what the changes mean for drinkers and operators.
Sept. 14, 2026

Technology

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The legislation awaiting presidential action would require equipment-impact testing before Treasury adopts a lower-cost nickel. H.R. 10167 replaces the earlier House bill.
Oct. 4, 2026
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Nayax and Getnet will combine payment technology and local acquiring services for unattended businesses in Latin America and Iberia. In other news, Nayax acquires smart parking...
Oct. 1, 2026
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Nayax plans to acquire IPS Group for $350 million, adding smart parking payments, software and hardware to its unattended commerce platform.
Aug. 25, 2026
Cantaloupe, a 365 Retail Markets Company
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Cantaloupe and Weweimi are integrating AI-enabled Smart Coolers with Seed Pro and Seed Markets to give convenience services operators another connected retail option.
Aug. 20, 2026

Products

Coca-Cola announced launches across soda, hydration, sparkling water and protein, with products scheduled through summer 2027.
Oct. 9, 2026
Datassential’s 2027 trends report highlights emerging flavors and familiar foods getting a new look. Couth they provide possible signals for vending and micro market assortments...
Oct. 7, 2026
Java House Colombian Cold Brew Coffee Pods contain liquid cold brew concentrate for preparing hot or iced coffee without traditional brewing equipment.
Sept. 30, 2026
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Liquid Death releases limited-edition Blood Zero, raspberry cream energy drink.
Sept. 30, 2026

Video Showcase

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Aug. 24, 2026
At the 2026 NAMA Show, Cantaloupe showcased new smart store options, a hot food solution, amusement technology and AI-powered software designed to help operators reduce theft,...
June 18, 2026
At the 2026 NAMA Show, 365 Retail Markets demonstrated VisionLink technology, previewed upcoming digital shelf labels and integrated screens, and highlighted new consumer-facing...
June 15, 2026
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June 1, 2026