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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
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Discover how Nayax’s EV Kiosk streamlines payments and compliance for UK charging operators, making electric vehicle charging faster, easier, and more accessible – for both drivers...
July 14, 2025
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Discover how robotics, smart markets, and autonomous retail are transforming foodservice and vending—unlocking new revenue streams, attracting fresh operators, and replacing cafeterias...
July 8, 2025
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Discover the surprising trends, emerging technologies and evolving consumer expectations shaping the future of vending and micro markets in this data-driven, future-focused industry...
July 15, 2025

Vending & OCS Nation

Coffee Service

Twinings USA
Twinings USA Refreshers Cold Tea ready to drink powdered flavor packet
Twinings is debuting a cold-dissolving herbal tea mix. Twinings Refreshers blend honeybush tea and real fruit bits for a café-style iced drink in seconds. The single-serve packets...
Aug. 14, 2025
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A recent hotel stay offers a cautionary tale for convenience services operators on how not to do personalization — and how using data, preparation and thoughtful touches can turn...
Aug. 13, 2025
ColdSnap
ColdSnap shake and ice cream machine
ColdSnap’s self-serve system — freezing ice cream, smoothies, shakes and more in just two minutes — is now available to operators nationwide through Foodbuy, the procurement arm...
Aug. 12, 2025
Bulletproof
Bulletproof enhanced creamer in pumpkin spice flavor
A limited-edition flavor, Bulletproof's Pumpkin Spice enhanced creamer is made with grass-fed butter and MCT oil for sustained energy.
Aug. 6, 2025

Micro Market

365 Retail Markets
2025: top 10 selling products in in PicoCooler Vision
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The latest PicoCooler Vision product rankings are here, and some past favorites have fallen off the list. These shifts reveal what shoppers want now and what you should stock ...
Aug. 15, 2025
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The Navy Exchange Service Command has opened its 100th micro market, bringing fresh food, snacks, and essential items to sailors at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, and...
Aug. 13, 2025
Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods Dill Pickle and Jalapeno flavored pepperoni
Hormel is adding heat and tang to its pepperoni lineup with two new varieties: jalapeño and dill pickle. The new flavors of the grab-and-go snack tap into consumer demand for ...
Aug. 12, 2025
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Hoshizaki Alliance has finalized its $430 million acquisition of Structural Concepts, a Michigan-based maker of refrigerated food display cases. The move strengthens Hoshizaki...
Aug. 7, 2025

Equipment

365 Retail Markets
365 Retail Markets' PicoCooler Vision + Ambient Cabinet
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Considering vending machine alternatives? Explore why PicoCooler Vision + Ambient Cabinet delivers superior convenience and profits.
Aug. 15, 2025
PizzaForno
PizzaForno hot food vending
PizzaForno is installing its self-serve pizzerias across Southern California campuses, bringing students around-the-clock access to hot, affordable pizza. With partnerships in...
Aug. 6, 2025
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Sustainable packaging solutions such as compostable cups, trays and containers support greener office coffee and food service programs, reducing waste while meeting employee and corporate sustainability goals.
Emerald Ecovations has introduced 50 new compostable foodservice products designed for micro markets and office pantries. From molded fiber clamshells to clear PLA cold cups, ...
July 24, 2025
Suja Life
Slice Soda brings retro vending machines and 50¢ cans to Chicago
Slice Soda is making a fizzy comeback in Chicago, serving up 50¢ cans from coin-only vending machines and select Jewel-Osco locations. With flavors like Classic Cola and Orange...
July 18, 2025

Technology

Nayax / Autel
Autel Energy will integrate Nayax's payment processing technology into approximately 100,000 EV chargers by 2026, expanding seamless cashless payments for drivers across North...
Aug. 11, 2025
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As convenience services operators push into nontraditional locations and market higher value products and a wider variety of SKUs, product analysis tools that provide actionable...
Aug. 5, 2025
What’s fueling the explosive growth in vending and micro markets? podcast
What’s behind the growth in micro markets and autonomous vending? In this episode of Vending & OCS Nation, Bob Tullio dives into insights from two July webinars, combining survey...
Aug. 5, 2025
Cantaloupe Inc.
Cantaloupe smart store
Autonomous retail formats such as smart stores and coolers are reshaping convenience services. Operators who adopt these technologies can extend hours, reduce labor costs and ...
July 25, 2025

Products

Bubs / Orkla Snacks
Bubs marshmallow-meets-gummy candy
Bubs, the Swedish candy sensation made famous on TikTok, is now available nationwide in four bold flavors. For convenience services operators, the plant-based, better-for-you ...
Aug. 20, 2025
Utz Brands Inc.
Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch kettle chips
Zapp’s is turning up the heat with its new Bayou Blackened Ranch kettle chips, blending Cajun-style blackened seasoning with a kick of tangy ranch and available in multiple pack...
Aug. 19, 2025
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Trolli and Mountain Dew collab delivers two new sweet and sour LTOs
Trolli and Mountain Dew have teamed up on a limited-time mashup of candy and beverages. With Sour Brite Crawlers in new citrus flavors and a zero-sugar Cherry Lemon Dew hitting...
Aug. 18, 2025
Mars
Spicy and sweet Skittles Gummies Fuego
Mars Wrigley is spicing up the candy aisle with Skittles Gummies Fuego, blending fruity flavors with a tangy chili kick. Launching nationwide in January 2026 through partners ...
Aug. 18, 2025

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 how unattended retail is revolutionizing convenience services, with cutting-edge technology, theft mitigation strategies, and insights from industry leaders on boosting...
March 6, 2025