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Learning Resources

Free Webinar on February 12, 2026: What every new convenience services operator needs to know
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This webinar gets real about what it takes to win in vending, micro markets, office coffee service and point-of-use water. Hear experienced operators and consultants break down...
Feb. 12, 2026
Seattles's Best Coffee and Coffee mate creamer for a coffee break from Nestlé Professional Solutions
Coffee programs have entirely new expectations for employers – there is a new importance to this amenity to drive employee satisfaction and engagement. Join this free webinar ...
Nov. 18, 2025
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Oct. 7, 2025
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Sept. 23, 2025

Vending & OCS Nation

Coffee Service

Drop Water
Drop Water Drop Refill unit
Drop Refill supports sparkling, ambient and cold dispensing of flavored and functional beverages from a single, compact system.
Jan. 28, 2026
Evoca Group
GS MasterBrew superautomatic coffee machine from Evoca
Combining refined aesthetics with powerful performance, the GS MasterBrew delivers a complete coffee solution with an extensive menu of espresso- and drip-coffee-based beverages...
Jan. 28, 2026
Evoca Group
Necta Kometa automatic coffee machine from Evoca Group
The Necta Kometa’s 7” touchscreen allows intuitive navigation through a diverse menu, offering everything from rich espressos to creamy lattes and decadent hot chocolates.
Jan. 28, 2026
Flavia Aroma by Lavazza
Flavia Aroma
Flavia has launched the Aroma Brewer, a new multi-beverage brewer that combines café-style variety with a modern, compact design.
Jan. 28, 2026

Micro Market

All State Manufacturing
ASMMS272-Cool micro market with cooler
The ASMMS272-Cool micro market with an integrated beverage cooler maximizes small footprint spaces.
Jan. 28, 2026
365 Retail Markets
PicoAmbient Vision+ wide-bodied, AI-powered smart cabinet
The PicoAmbient Vision+ is a wide-bodied, AI-powered smart cabinet that allows customers to self-serve ambient-temperature products.
Jan. 28, 2026
All State Manufacturing
All State Manufacturing’s AS494-N/L is an all-metal storage cabinet
All State Manufacturing’s metal storage cabinet can support vending, micro markets and office coffee service areas as backstock and supply storage.
Jan. 27, 2026
Graphics That Pop
Graphics That Pop pairs free micro market designs with magnetic headers
Graphics That Pop says its micro market solutions pair custom graphics with display features designed to simplify merchandising.
Jan. 27, 2026

Equipment

Crave Robotics
CraveBot hot-food automated retail vending kiosk
The NAMA listing signals third-party evaluation to Food and Drug Administration Model Food Code-based criteria for vending equipment design and construction.
Feb. 5, 2026
Crane Convenience
Crane Convenience adds AT&T connectivity for its integrated cashless machines
Convenience services operators can use the SIM-switching capability built into the integrated cashless vending machines to simplify moves and network changes.
Jan. 30, 2026
Venhub Global Inc.
Smart store operator VenHub begins trading on Nasdaq
VenHub points to active Smart Store sites in Los Angeles transit locations as it pursues scalable, staff-free convenience retail.
Jan. 30, 2026
Micromart
The Micromart Smart Freezer
Designed specifically for autonomous retail environments, the Smart Freezer integrates Micromart’s vision technology to deliver a true grab-and-go experience that’s fully secured...
Jan. 28, 2026

Technology

Shekel
Shekel Innovendi’s AI-powered smart cooler
Innovendi’s AI-powered weight intelligence achieves 99.8% transaction accuracy with 20-gram SKU-level precision.
Jan. 28, 2026
Optconnect
Optconnect Fuse One
The OptConnect fuse one is a compact 4G LTE Cat 4 cellular router built to deliver reliable, affordable connectivity for vending, micro markets and other unattended retail environments...
Jan. 28, 2026
Televend
Televend
Televend’s T36 telemetry device streams real-time transactions, replacing batch DEX-style reporting to improve forecasting and routing.
Jan. 27, 2026
VendTech Technology
VendXPay targets vending upgrades with all-in-one reader options
VendTech is relaunching its cashless reader line as VendXPay after field testing the products across company routes and staff-owned machines, according to the company.
Jan. 27, 2026

Products

Barcel USA
Takis 6 new flavors from Barcel USA
Takis is expanding its rolled snack lineup with six new flavors that range from zero heat to hot.
Feb. 12, 2026
Canva
Frozen food trends 2026 podcast: Conagra spotlights protein-forward growth
Frozen food trends for 2026 center on protein-packed meals, all-day breakfast, restaurant-inspired favorites and family-style formats, according to Conagra Brands’ Future of Frozen...
Feb. 11, 2026
Campbell’s Company
Campbell’s Company cape Cod chips production shifts as Hyannis plant closes
Campbell’s will consolidate potato chip manufacturing, citing efficiency gains.
Feb. 11, 2026
Gh0st / General Mills
Gh0st / General Mills high protein cereals
Ghost expands its protein cereal platform through a deeper collaboration with General Mills’ flagship brands.
Feb. 9, 2026

Video Showcase

Transformation, technology and trust in vending’s future: Josh Rosenberg speaks | Live at NAMA 2025
Industry veteran Josh Rosenberg, former NAMA Chairman and current leader of Forward Thinkers, joined Bob Tullio of Automatic Merchandiser to reflect on the evolution of convenience...
June 5, 2025
Fixturelite unveils 4 turnkey micro market solutions | 2025 NAMA Show
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Bob Tullio of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com catches up with Steve Orlando of Fixturelite at the 2025 NAMA Show.
June 2, 2025
Launch Hydrate offers high-margin, functional beverage opportunity for operators | 2025 NAMA Show
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At the 2025 NAMA Show in Las Vegas, Bob Tullio of Automatic Merchandiser interviews Dillon Houstoun, co-founder of Launch Hydrate, to explore how the functional beverage brand...
May 30, 2025
How ProWatch Solutions Is Using AI to Stop Theft in Micro Markets | Live from 2025 NAMA Show
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At the 2025 NAMA Show in Las Vegas, Bob Tullio joined with Mark Kronenberg, founder of ProWatch Solutions, to talk about the future of loss prevention and retail management for...
May 29, 2025

Webinars

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Discover the secrets to thriving in the booming micro market and unattended retail space with expert insights, proven strategies, and the latest tech trends that are redefining...
Aug. 28, 2025