Contents
MAY 2015
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F E A T U R E S
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Re-imagine the machine
Whether purchasing new machines or retrofitting old ones,
vending operators are upgrading equipment to create a total
customer experience.
D E P A R T M E N T S
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Editor's Note
Workplace trends highlight
unattended retail
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VendingMarketWatch
News
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OCS Update
Room for growth
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Marketplace
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SmallOp: Vending
vehicle maintenance
checklist
Don't overlook the importance
of keeping the life blood of your
business in good working order.
Regular vehicle maintenance
should be a top priority.
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NAMA OneShow
showcases trends
This year's expo for vending,
micro markets and OCS offered
a tremendous array of solutions
centered on the core business
aspects of the future.
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Across generations
In Eastern Connecticut, a 44-year-old vending company has
grown up thanks to three generations of Lathrops and their
ability to change with the times.
S U C C E S S S T O R Y O P E R A T I O N P R O F I L E
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