Automatic Merchandiser’s annual operator survey is back, with new emphasis on smart markets and evolving retail formats. Share your data to help benchmark 2025 performance and industry direction.
The 2026 NAMA Show was all about AI-driven smart markets. At every turn on the convention floor, there was another smart market to see, each promising better security, improved user experience and smarter data. For operators who are considering a sale soon or a few years down the road, there is an important lesson to be learned. Consider who the M&A players are before you choose a smart market.
Smart refrigerated vending machines now dominate operating modes as operators prioritize remote monitoring and uptime. A report from Credence Research notes that beverage vending continues to anchor refrigerated placements.
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.
