Contents
APRIL 2013
VOLUME 55, NUMBER 3
FEATURES
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SmallOp: How to
merchandise a
vending machine
Having a good looking machine
with products customers want
is within a vendors' grasp with
control in the stockroom, item
variety and visually appealing
product placement.
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Why customer
surveys are a must
In a highly competitive
market, like vending,
surveying customers is
necessary to provide
the best service.
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There are four important
operational "mineshafts"
vendors should look for in their
data that will help them grow
their businesses.
Jennifer Skidmore, left, recently joined her parents Joel and Brenda at J&J; Vending.
SUCCESS
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STORY:
OPERATION
PROFILE
35 years of growth
This California family vending operation
has thrived for more than three decades and
continues its success with the addition of the
third generation, who added new business lines
to drive growth of the Canteen franchise.
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Automatic Merchandiser
VendingMarketWatch.com
April 2013
How to
fnd profts in
telemetry data
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Readers' Choice
Awards: New
Products of the Year
Micro markets, nutrition and
coffee round out this year's
category winners.