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How Are Millennials Driving the Vending Industry?

January 12, 2021

Millennials, those coming into adulthood in the year 2000 and after, are driving the market across many industries including housing, technology, marketing, and even vending machine industry trends. As this group reaches maturity and have more disposable income, everyone is taking notice of how to market and sell to this demographic. What Do Millennials Look for in Snack Vending Machines? This generation has grown up with technology. Vending machines that provide fresh, affordable snack and

Do Not Miss Our End of the Year Blowout Sale!

January 12, 2021

‘Tis the season for holiday sales, and Vending.com has some great end of the year deals lined up for our customers. As the country’s #1 vending machine provider, we sell, manufacture and distribute snack and drink vending machines that are made right here in the USA. Our end of year vending machine promotions can not be beaten. The Deal If you are in the market for snack and drink vending machines, you can not afford

Vending.com | The Wittern Group Announces its Commitment to the American Business Act on Climate Pledge

January 12, 2021

Vending.com’s parent company, The Wittern Group, joins 153 companies who have signed the American Business Act on Climate Pledge in their support for action on climate change. DES MOINES, IOWA – December 7, 2015 – Vending.com, announces The Wittern Group’s commitment to the American Business Act on Climate Pledge. The official announcement from the White House highlights the commitments from 73 companies, including The Wittern Group, from across the American economy that are joining the

1st Century Vending Machine That Will Blow Your Mind

January 12, 2021

When you think back over the history of vending machines, you probably call to mind images of their evolution throughout your lifetime. The snack vending machine that you enjoyed at school as a kid pales in comparison to the high-tech solutions that we have available today. If you had to make an educated guess about when the first drink vending machine appeared, you would probably guess the 1970s or even the 1950s at the earliest,

Denver Broncos are Giving Free Stuff Away Via Vending Machines

January 12, 2021

Social media in general is one of the most significant innovations to come along in quite some time. Not only is it a way to effectively make the world smaller by making communication easier regardless of geography, many different types of businesses are now using it as an organic and even fun way to increase consumer engagement exponentially. Case in point: the Denver Broncos professional football team has recently teamed with a vending machine manufacturer

Fishing? Here’s a 24-Hour Bait-and-Tackle Vending Machine

January 12, 2021

VENDING machines were first introduced in London in 1880 but it’s taken until now for an application to be found that fits perfectly with our beach lifestyle. Australia’s first live and frozen 24-hour bait and tackle vending machines are rolling out on the Coast. Seasoned fisherman and Bait N Go founder Sam Mouhajar said his innovative vending machines would change the way people fished. “Fishing is one of the best recreational activities that people can

Investing in Used Vending Machines

January 12, 2021

When people think about used equipment, normally the images that immediately come to mind are negative ones. After all, who among us hasn’t purchased a used computer or television set or some other item over the years only to run into irritating (and costly) issues down the road? Certain companies are proving, however, that you need to throw these preconceived notions out the window – at least as far as vending machines are concerned. Investing

Vending Machines and Social Media for Making Purchases

January 12, 2021

Companies of all types have long been looking for ways to use the marketing power of social media to their advantage. After all, sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more all come with active user bases in the hundreds of millions of people – who wouldn’t want to tap into that? In the 21st century, companies are using social media marketing techniques to do a whole lot more than just send out the occasional clever

A Tiny Grocery Store That Fits in a Vending Machine

January 12, 2021

Vending machines have long been considered quick, cost efficient and effective at ways to get a few small items when you need them the most. If you’re thirsty or a bit hungry during the day, a vending machine is a great way to get a quick snack in between classes, or on a short break at work. However, what if you needed larger products in the same quick fashion? What if you were trying to

Could Free Samples From a Vending Machine Lead to a Full-Size Product Purchase?

January 12, 2021

If you’ve ever been to a grocery store on the weekend, you’re probably familiar with the concept of free samples. Grocery store employees stand by a table, offering small sample servings of a particular product. The goal is to get you to try something you may not have in the past and to also entice you to purchase a product that was previously not on your radar. Can the same free sample concept yield the

Vending Wallet & Greenlite Mobile Payment System

January 12, 2021

If recent trends are to be believed, the concept of paying for goods and services in cash may be a thing of the past – at least as far as millennials are concerned. More and more young people are increasingly paying with Apple Pay and similar types of mobile payment systems that rely more on technology and less on good, old-fashioned currency. What is Mobile Payment? Mobile payment uses credit, debit card or bank account

Soda Struggles in Recent Sales, as Water, Energy and Sports Drinks Thrive

January 12, 2021

Increasingly, consumers are turning away from carbonated beverages and sodas, leading to a soda sales decline. According to a recent report from Cowen and Company that analyzed Nielsen xAOC sales data, sales of carbonated drinks marked a tenth straight year of declining sales in 2014. The report explains that even though soft drink giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are struggling in sales, they are still posting increases in overall profits. The companies have done so by

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