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While falling grocery volume does not directly measure vending or smart market performance, it highlights broader pressure on food and beverage purchases.
When operators think about increasing the value of their company, they typically focus on metrics like growing revenue, improving profitability and retaining customers. Those are the cornerstones of a valuable business. There's another characteristic that often distinguishes exceptional companies from merely successful ones. This frequently influences how buyers view a company that is for sale.
The convenience services industry is entering a new era as smart markets, evolving consumer expectations and economic pressures reshape vending and unattended retail. Join Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com for an inside look at the trends, technologies and operator strategies defining...