| | | | | | Put your vending smarts to work: VENDL is live. Solve the Oct. 17 edition of our weekly word game and extend your streak — quick, fun and made for convenience pros. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Nonna Loreta's cooking is a true celebration of traditional flavors passed down through generations. Each calzone is stuffed with a rich blend of cheeses and fillings, folded into a golden, crispy crust that’s soft and packed with flavor. The secret to her recipes lies in the love and passion she pours into every dish. Enjoying an authentic taste of Italy with every bite! |
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| | | | Suppliers and manufacturers who introduced a product or equipment to the convenience channel in 2025 are encouraged to submit their entries. Get attention for your new product now and save your place on the 2026 ballot. |
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| | Industry veteran David Henchel has spent four decades navigating one of the most competitive convenience services markets in the country: New York City. In this Vending & OCS Nation podcast episode, Bob Tullio talks with Henchel about the pivots that kept his company alive through 9/11, Hurricane Sandy... |
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| | | | Sponsored | | This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, don’t let hidden threats creep into your systems. Phishing emails, ransomware, and malware are the monsters waiting in the shadows — and they can cost your business more than just downtime. With the right mix of backups, firewalls, and multi-factor authentication, you can cast a protection spell over your data and keep operations running smoothly. |
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| | | | In 2025, more than 400 state and local sales tax rate changes are reshaping compliance requirements for unattended retail operators. From vending machines to micro markets, new regulations and inconsistent formulas are creating confusion—and in many cases, overpayment. Experts warn that understanding... |
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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 insights could prove useful. |
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| | Sponsored | | Discover the strategies, tech insights and winning location ideas fueling the explosive growth of micro markets and smart unattended retail—join us for this one-hour webinar and learn how to maximize your share of this booming opportunity. |
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| | | | From Fixturelite Storefront design sets the tone for the consumer experience, and these features and benefits were at the forefront of our design for Fixturelite’s newest retail display solution, the Merchandiser 360. First impressions matter, and vibrant lighting and neatly arranged products elevate the consumer... |
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| | From Cantaloupe Inc. Cantaloupe's Smart Store is a self-service retail solution that addresses common issues for vending operators like shrinkage. The customer presents payment at the point-of-sale (POS) to unlock the unit, grab the item(s), which are added to their cart, and then completes the purchase by pressing Pay ... |
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| | From Nissin Foods USA With the same recipe and taste as Nissin Cup Noodles, Nissan Cup Noodles Paper Cups have microwavable packaging. Nissan Cup Noodle changed from polystyrene to a paper cup manufactured with 40% recycled materials. These paper cups are microwave safe, making them more structurally sound and more convenient... |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Enter your product into the Products of the Year competition. Product must have been launched in 2025. |
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