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MAY 2012 VOL UME 5 4, NUMB ER 4
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F E AT U R E S 8 ▶
56 SU C C ES S S T O R Y 56 ▶
Vending makes great new career for entrepreneur
who loves technology Gator Vending wins big accounts in Orlando, Fla. with personal service and a willingness to try new technology.
BONUS CONTENT on VendingMarketWatch.com 24 ▶
▶ EDITOR'S BLOG: Undaunted by previous effort, PepsiCo Inc. comes out of the gate with NEXT Internet
taste test. www.VendingMarketWatch. com/10693352
▶ GUEST BLOG: Retired OCS operator Tom Williams of Coffee Butler sees prosperity ahead for
U.S. business. www.VendingMarketWatch. com/10685428
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▶ NEW TECHNOLOGY: Coca-Cola Freestyle 101, a 4-step guide to pouring the
perfect refreshment
beverage. www.VendingMarketWatch. com/10672033
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C's of
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NAMA Insight Today's fast pace of change makes NAMA more vital.
Are you ready for the new 4 Cs? Connect, Communicate,
Customize, Cashless Interactive connectivity and digital media are changing the way people shop for everything, everywhere. Vending, OCS and onsite retail have to be where the action is.
Self checkout markets raise the bar: Key things for operators
to consider Vending operators looking to add kiosks must recognize the importance of consumer data analysis
More schools embrace self-op vending to
promote nutrition School foodservice directors find high-tech vending machines interface with POS cafeteria systems, improving access for kids and helping comply with funding rules.
2012 AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISERR
READERS' CHOICE AWARD
NEW PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
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Products of the Year Winning products focus on brand name, nutrition, and consumers' love of coffee.
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