Emily Refermat, editor of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch explores the myth and reality of successful family owned businesses and how they contribute to the U.S. economy. Read blog.

About the Author
Emily Refermat
Emily began covering the vending industry in 2006 and became editor of Automatic Merchandiser in 2012. Usually, Emily tries the new salted snack in the vending machine, unless she’s on deadline — then it’s a Snickers.
Emily resigned from Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com in 2019 to pursue other opportunities.