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| |  | In 2011, The Journey Will Be The Reward
Issue: Vol. 51, No. 1, January 2011
The arrival of a new year traditionally has been a time of reflection for many people. I, for one, have been thinking a lot about the events that have led up to where we are now... by Alicia Lavay
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | Raise Your Half-Full Glass
Issue: Vol. 50, No. 12, December 2010
When we raise our glasses this holiday season, we should see them as half-full, not half-empty... by Alicia Lavay
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | Watch Your Language
Issue: Vol. 50, No. 11, November 2010
Federal regulations of vending machines and the Supreme Court's videogame violence case -- what do these two stories have in common? by Alicia Lavay
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | Time To 'Friend' The Consumer
Issue: Vol. 50, No. 10, October 2010
Consumers' expectations are changing at lightning speed, and if the industry can synchronize with consumers' behavior, it can create a bigger footprint... by Alicia Lavay
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | Sometimes, You Get What You Need
Issue: Vol. 50, No. 9, September 2010
For more than 20 years, I've been attending seminars explaining the advantages of a circulating dollar coin. From the Susan B. Anthony dollar in 1979 through the Sacagawea dollar... by Alicia Lavay
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | Learn From The Past, But Don't Live In It
Issue: Vol. 50, No. 8, August 2010
Taking another look at your current business plan, making projections and setting goals should be on top of the operator's agenda... by Alicia Lavay
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | Bringing Cashless Vending Into Focus
Issue: Vol. 50, No. 6, June 2010
NAMA's new Cashless Solutions program is the talk of the industry. If you are aware of it but are still confused, I have a sneaking suspicion that you're not alone... by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | Trade Show Survival
Issue: Vol. 50, No. 5, May 2010
The present era seems not to favor trade shows, and our industry in particular has witnessed a good deal of contraction and consolidation. Still, I thought this year's bulk vending show was productive and worthwhile. Whether or not others would agree depends on their mindset... by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | Make Sure You’re Right, Then Go Ahead
Issue: Vol. 50, No. 4, April 2010
Business owners and managers need to communicate their own commitment and the priorities they set to their employees, and to know when that communication simply isn’t working... by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | The Builders
Issue: Vol. 50, No. 3, March 2010
I was deeply saddened by the news that Stuart Daw, a genuine pioneer of the coffee service and specialty coffee business, had died. I only met him briefly, a few times. Nevertheless, I felt I knew him through his son, my friend Kevin, and through the many admiring accounts I heard of his incisive (and wildly popular) presentations at conferences held during the early days of the office coffee service industry. Through this acquaintance, secondhand though it was, I came to respect and admire Stuart’s passion for everything he undertook... by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | Thank You To The Greatest Generation
Issue: Vol. 50, No. 2, February 2010
When I learned that Ben Ginsberg was closing down his publication, Vending and OCS, I felt nostalgic because it symbolized the end of an era. A colleague once told me that lamenting the end of a Golden Age is a sign that one is on the way out. Point taken. But what about all the lessons we can learn from the past? by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | You Go With What You’ve Got
Issue: Vol. 50, No.1, January 2010
We are, indeed, at the dawn of a new age; but we've been there for quite a while now. That age surely will redefine our industry, but we can't put off planning for long-term success while we wait for the dawn to break. Merely hoping for prosperity to return is not a strategy... by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | Thankful For A Timely Wake-Up Call
Issue: Vol. 49, No.12, December 2009
As I write the last Upfront column of the year on the eve of Thanksgiving, I have been thinking about the things in life for which I am grateful. This is always worth doing, and more so when the going gets tough. Indeed, 2009 has been year filled with upheavals that riveted our attention... by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | Be The Leaders, Not The Victims
Issue: Vol. 49, No.11, November 2009
I was in my local health food market last week, and had the chance to chat with the owner while he was ringing up my groceries. I was telling him how much I enjoy the fresh packaged sandwiches and salads his store provides, because I can take them with me to work for lunch during the week. "Not only are these items better for me," I said, "but they save me money, too." I went on to tell him that I had since been delighted to find the same "Healthy Korner" offerings available at the new Jet Blue terminal at Kennedy Airport, and I wondered why the company doesn't supply them for vending machines... Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | Face Time
Issue: Vol. 49, No.10, October 2009
Attending trade shows and conventions always reaffirms my belief that face-to-face interaction is a necessary part of doing business, both within your organization and outside of it... by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | Keep It Real
Issue: Vol. 49, No.9, September 2009
If these difficult times have taught us anything, it’s that nobody is invincible and we all can benefit from giving and receiving a little dose of humanity... by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | What's Next?
Issue: Vol. 49, No.8, August 2009
It feels like we've been talking about adapting to a new business climate for a long time now. New locations, new products and services to meet changing consumer demands and updated technology that provide tools for efficiency and to help us make sense of it all. I think we all agree that the future will hold a place for the vending, OCS and music and games industries... by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | Stay The Course
Issue: Vol. 49, No.6, June 2009
A few months ago, VT ran an advertisement from a mergers and acquisition company encouraging operators to sell their businesses before it was too late. The message in the ad was to get out while you can, while your business still has value... by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | History Repeating
Issue: Vol. 49, No.5, May 2009
The topic of location-owned equipment has surfaced once again, this time in the amusement and music segment, and – again – has aroused concern within the operator community. As we have free enterprise, this issue isn't ever going away... by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | UPFRONT: Reliable Sources, And A Place To Turn
Issue: Vol. 49, No.4, April 2009
Not too long ago I was watching one of my favorite talk shows, hosted by political satirist Bill Maher. The topic under discussion was the grim future of the newspaper. It seems that most young people now get their news on the Internet or read blogs to keep them in the know... by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | UPFRONT: Social Networking: What Does It Mean For Our Service Industries?
Issue: Vol. 49, No.3, March 2009
Recently, after I joined Facebook, one of my contemporaries informed me that he and I are part of "Generation X" while our twentysomething colleagues belong to "Generation Y." I mentioned this to a twentysomething friend and colleague, who responded by... by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | UPFRONT: Those Who Lie Dormant Are In For A Rude Awakening When The Skies Clear
Issue: Vol. 49, No.2, February 2009
I've got three questions for our industry's suppliers and manufacturers, during these difficult times: (1) Are you in or are you out? (2) Do you still believe in the business of automatic retailing and entertainment? And (3), do you still believe in marketing products and equipment in the vending and amusement channel? by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK: Necessity Is The Mother Of Reinvention
Issue: Vol. 49, No.1, January 2009
VENDING TIMES isn’t exactly launching a new publication, but we are reinventing ourselves to keep pace with an evolving industry. Our new slogan, “the industry is changing and we are, too” will be evident in all we do. Our redesign will be complemented by our well-respected coverage of the vending, coffee service, contract foodservice, music, games and bulk vending industries, and will deliver all the news to which you are accustomed… by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | UPFRONT: Great Marketing Wins Elections, Drives Business
Issue: Vol. 48, No. 12, December 2008
What a remarkable year it has been! Now that the election is over, everyone must agree that Sen. Barack Obama ran a brilliant campaign, whether they like him or not. His winning strategy proved the value of smart marketing and demonstrated that boldness is one of the most important qualities for anyone trying to build brand awareness during uncertain times…by Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
| | UPFRONT: No Guts, No Glory!
Issue: Vol. 48, No. 11, November 2008
I am a strong believer in the expression “no guts, no glory,” but I am also a realist and know it hasn’t been easy for any of us. We are all keenly aware that every sector of the coin-operated business has been hit hard… By Alicia Lavay-Kertes
Author: Alicia Lavay
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