National Automatic Merchandising Association News & Media
NAMA names Nick Steingart director of state affairs
December 20, 2021
Nick Steingart The National Automatic Merchandising Association has named Nick Steingart as director of state affairs, according to an association…
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US lawmakers introduce employee retention and tax credit reinstatement bill
December 8, 2021
U.S. lawmakers have listened to the convenience services industry and have introduced the Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act which, if signed into…
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NAMA lauds, criticizes infrastructure bill
November 8, 2021
The House passage Friday of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act won both praise and criticism from the National Automatic Merchandising Association.
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NAMA urges Congress to support access to Q4 employee retention tax credit
October 18, 2021
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has urged Congress to support access to the Q4 employee retention tax credit, according to a statement from…
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Micro markets lead convenience services rebound after pandemic-driven setback
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Micro markets, unattended stores that offer consumers open product shelving and automated cashless payment from a self-checkout kiosk, suffered the lowest loss…
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NAMA urges Congress to extend employee retention tax credit
September 3, 2021
The National Automatic Merchandising Association is urging Congress to add the last quarter of the Employee Retention Tax Credit to the $3.5 trillion budget…
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4G and EMV upgrades complete?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Self-service equipment operators need to upgrade to 4G to continue offering contactless payments when the 2G and 3G networks are discontinued. They also need…
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How 5 technologies are changing the self-service landscape
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A NAMA session explored five technologies that improve efficiency: artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber security, recognition validation and the European…
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Payment options expand: What solutions are right for your customers?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A panel at the National Automatic Merchandising Association show at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans last week explored the opportunities…
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How a shifting retail landscape challenges convenience services
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A panel of industry veterans tackled this question head on during a session at the NAMA show Wednesday in New Orleans: 'The future of convenience services: Are…
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NAMA urges DOE to postpone amending refrigerated vending machine test procedures
June 21, 2021
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has urged the U.S. Department of Energy to postpone amending procedures for beverage vending machines due to…
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NAMA to Congress: Vending operators also need COVID relief
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Under both the existing and proposed Restaurant Revitalization Fund laws, convenience services operators are eligible for grants based on how much business…
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Selling OCS: new tools for today’s playing field
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Consultant and veteran OCS operator Bob Tullio offers an overview of the selling tools needed to succeed in OCS in the post-pandemic era.
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Supportive culture holds key to a successful team: 3 experts weigh in
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Attracting and retaining good employees is especially critical as convenience services operators try to recover COVID losses, and it revolves around having a…
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Convenience services COVID recovery plan: acquisition versus organic growth
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Operators looking to recover their losses should decide whether they want to focus on acquiring other convenience services businesses, focus on organic growth…
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NAMA supports EPA measure to slash HFCs
May 4, 2021
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced its support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to phase down the production…
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NAMA applauds SBA's clarification on eligibility for COVID relief
April 23, 2021
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has commended the U.S. Small Business Administration's clarification on what businesses qualify for Restaurant…
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NAMA names Amy Fraser communications director
April 22, 2021
Amy Fraser Amy Fraser has joined the National Automatic Merchandising Association as director of communications to oversee internal and external…
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When needed most – convenience services delivered
by Carla Balakgie — President & CEO, National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA)
This year – on National Vending Day – we were especially honored to represent our industry’s front-line heroes.
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NAMA invites convenience services industry to celebrate National Vending Day March 4
February 26, 2021
On Thursday, March 4, the National Automatic Merchandising Association is inviting the convenience services industry to celebrate the third annual National…
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