Vending Blogs
How employee hiring, retention has changed in the past year
by Shahpour Nejad — Founder/PRESIDENT/CEO, Pizza Guys Franchises Inc.
A foodservice CEO explains his company's approach to employee hiring and retention and why it's important to listen to employees' needs and expectations.
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How AI, real-time technology empower vending, quick-service stores
by Mark Perry — Global Business Manager, Cloudpick
As vending and retail transformation continue to gain momentum, operators must embrace these changes to ensure their competitive edge. This affects their…
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Self-Service Innovation Summit to honor Allan Z Gilbert's industry service
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Self-Service Innovation Summit will honor the late Allen Z. Gilbert for his contributions to the convenience services industry with its Lifetime…
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Surging self-service innovation responds to technologically empowered consumers
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The 2021 NAMA Show in New Orleans hosted a wealth of education sessions and a trade show showcasing extensive innovations.
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Mobile marketing strategies for success
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Social marketing is critically important for foodservice businesses today, but there's more to do than just having a Facebook presence. A multi-faceted mobile…
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Onboarding new hires? An opportune time for an underused loss prevention tool
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
Many convenience services operators are calling back employees or hiring new ones, if they can find them, as the pandemic restrictions ease.
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Loss prevention synergy: training, technology, tools, tactics
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
Vending theft prevention consists of four elements that work together: training, technologies, tools and tactics.
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Key control holds key to controlling vending theft
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
A common denominator across the industry is the total lack of structured and disciplined key audit, documentation and control. "It's the keys stupid!"
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Loss prevention case study: 2nd shift driver confesses to stealing $5k in 5 months
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
A route driver considered to be a model employee was able to steal cash on a regular basis because of insufficient supervision.
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The most profitable OEM kiosk opportunities for 2021
by Richard Thompson — Sales VP, Global OEM, Zebra Technologies
For those entrepreneurial kiosk businesses able to move quickly, there are still plenty of opportunities to develop solutions and services with staying power.
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21 sales prospecting tips for convenience services
by Amanda Puppo — CEO, MarketReach Inc.
A comprehensive list of considerations for convenience services selling.
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Vending loss prevention orientation; the nuts and bolts
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
The loss prevention orientation is one of the key elements of a proven loss prevention strategy using industry standards that impact of unaccountable cash and…
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How to prepare for the post-pandemic customer
by Paresh Patel
The pandemic has changed customer expectations of convenience services. Once viewed in terms of physical convenience, consumers now expect the entire…
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Pandemic hasn’t tempered coffee’s popularity
by Amanda Puppo — CEO, MarketReach Inc.
The coronavirus has resulted in more coffee being consumed at home, but convenience services operators need to offer the products people want to boost at-work…
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Loss prevention step 1: employee orientation/company key audit
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
The loss prevention orientation and the company key audit are two of the most important elements of creating a 'culture of controls' for a convenience services…
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How to integrate e-commerce in convenience services
by John Hickey
An integrated e-commerce solution provides an opportunity to increase sales and to create a positive experience with your brand from a sales, marketing and…
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Building blocks for creating a ‘culture of controls’
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
The major challenge most vending and foodservice operators face when trying to change key aspects of their operations comes from employees at all levels who…
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How to create a 'culture of controls' for your convenience services operation
by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.
Vending industry loss prevention expert Mark Manney provides an overview of his "Culture of Controls" and how it saved a veteran operation a lot of funds and…
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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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‘The Automat’ – a great read for those interested in convenience services, past, present and future
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
"The Automat" explores the history of an iconic vending innovation and chronicles its impact on society during the decades of its existence, an engaging read…
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