Most-read stories on VendingMarketWatch.com in October

Nov. 1, 2024
From acquisition, business strategies and technological innovations to nostalgic flavor revivals and new leadership visions, look at what the convenience services industry was most interested in October.

From acquisition, business strategies and technological innovations to nostalgic flavor revivals and new leadership visions, these 15 stories were the most popular articles we posted for the convenience services industry in October. 

In the linked articles below, learn about Sodexo’s campus micro markets, Franke’s coffee solutions for small offices, tax tips for vending operators, and the launch of new products from major brands like Monster Energy and Smarties. Dive in to explore how convenience service operators are adapting, growing and staying competitive.

sodexo
Oct. 11, 2024
Sodexo brings frictionless stores to the University of Maine, Orono, Lindenwood University, Endicott College and Seattle Pacific University.
Franke Coffee Systems Americas
Franke Coffee Systems Americas A300 Fresh Brew
Oct. 2, 2024
Designed to provide hot and iced coffee from a single compact machine, the bean-to-cup brewer from Franke Coffee Systems Americas is “engineered to elevate the coffee experience...
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acquisiton
Oct. 11, 2024
In a move expected to strengthen its presence in the Southeast region and provide additional distribution capacity, Performance Food Group has completed the acquisition of Cheney...
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sales tax tax calculator tax rate
Oct. 3, 2024
Whether you’re a seasoned vending and micro markets operator or just starting, avoid these common misconceptions and mistakes related to the administration of sales tax and filing...
Frito-Lay North America / PepsiCo
Frito-Lay North America / PepsiCo have brought back their Do Us a Flavor contest.
Oct. 30, 2024
Lay’s is challenging fans to do Lay’s a flavor by submitting their best ideas for the chance to see their chip on store shelves in 2025 and win $1 million.
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vending security technlology podcast
Oct. 1, 2024
From day one, theft has been a concern for micro market operators. Watching hours of video or taking a time-consuming and perfectly executed market inventory are two ways to establish...
Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper Shirley Temple
Oct. 14, 2024
7UP Shirley Temple is crafted to evoke the classic favorite, blending 7UP’s signature citrus beverage with notes of pomegranate and cherry.
Kind Snack Bars
Kind Snack Bars
Oct. 2, 2024
Tapping into consumers' desires for better-for-you snacks with high protein and natural ingredients, Kind Snacks sees opportunities in the convenience retail and C-store channels...
Anderson Dolly
Anderson Dolly adjustable dolly for moving vending machines
Oct. 16, 2024
Tom Anderson understands the struggle, the risk, the cost and the challenge of moving vending machines. Ultimately, he invented a better dolly.
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Nov. 14, 2024
During this free webinar, discover how cutting-edge technology and AI are revolutionizing the vending and micro market industry, unlocking unprecedented growth and profitability...
Monster Energy
Monster Energy teams with rapper French Montana to launch Ultra Vice Guava
Oct. 16, 2024
A guava-infused elixir — flavored to transport drinkers to the beach club of their dreams — is the crisp and exotic taste of Monster Energy's Vice Guava, the latest addition to...
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OCSNation podcast smart markets
Oct. 15, 2024
Two things will be clear to you after listening to this podcast. Operators are excited about smart market technology and there is no end to the creative solutions/equipment being...
Smarties
Elizabeth Dee, Smarties
Oct. 7, 2024
As it marks 75 years in the confectionery business, Smarties remains focused on innovation, industry engagement, and corporate social responsibility, ensuring its relevance in...
Structural Concepts
Structural Concepts ARM
Oct. 3, 2024
For any unattended retail technology, the ability to effectively process payments is key. For its Autonomous Retail Merchandiser (ARM), Structural Concepts has teamed up with ...
Ghost
Ghost energy drink
Oct. 24, 2024
Keurig Dr Pepper inked an agreement to acquire Ghost Lifestyle LLC and Ghost Beverages LLC.
About the Author

Linda Becker | Editor-in-Chief

Linda Becker is editor-in-chief of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com. She has more than 20 years of experience in B2B publishing, writing, editing and producing content for magazines, websites, webinars, podcasts, newsletters and eBooks, primarily for manufacturing and process engineering audiences. Since joining Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com, Linda has developed a new appreciation for the convenience services industry and the essential role it plays. She is dedicated to serving readers by covering the latest news in the vending, office coffee service and micro market industry. She can be reached at 262-203-9924 or [email protected].