August 2023 - 5

EDITOR'S NOTE
Planning for
the long range
Editorial
Advisory
Board
Nick Montano
Contributor
Joe Hessling
365 Retail
Markets
Josh
Rosenberg
Automated Retail
Technologies
John Reilly
Avanti Markets
Elyssa Steiner
Cantaloupe
Systems
Carl Moser
Canteen
Corporate
Evan Jarecki
Gimme
Michael Miller
Mondelēz
International
Paresh Patel
PayRange
Jeff Deitchler
Prairie Fire
Coffee
Tim McAra
Continental
Services
FOR SOME, THIS MIGHT BE A SLOW TIME OF THE YEAR,
but not for us. We have been busy getting ready for our annual
long-range planning, which is a chance for our team to explore new
ideas and opportunities on how we can better serve our readers and
advertisers. Stay tuned for what's to come in 2024 and beyond.
This year, we launched a new podcast, Automatic Merchandiser's
Vending & OCS Nation, and if you haven't already, I encourage you
to check it out for some engaging conversations between host Bob
Tullio and special guests. There are several ways to listen: You can
find all of the episodes on our site at vendingmarketwatch.com/
podcasts/VendingOCSNation. You can also go to our podcast
page on Podbean at vendingandocsnation.podbean.com. Lastly, all
episodes are available on your favorite podcasting app - just search
Vending & OCS Nation. They are a quick listen, about 15 minutes,
and if you don't want to miss an episode, simply subscribe.
For this issue's operation profile, we turn the spotlight on Moran
Refreshments based in Tyler, Texas. The 2023 NAMA Operator of
the Year, Patrick Moran, shares his secrets to success, and his story
tells of an incredible journey for the operator and his family.
You can also read about self-service technology for vending and
micro markets on page 14. Then, find solutions to help mitigate theft
in micro markets on page 17. Experts say deterrence, inventory
control, design and communication are all critically important.
Lastly, check out consumer trends for fresh, frozen and healthy
foods as well as equipment solutions on page 22.
Next issue, we will present our prestigious Top 40 Under 40
award winners to honor young leaders in the vending, micro market
and office coffee service industry. We will also release our annual
State of the Industry for Office Coffee Service Research Report,
which will take an in-depth look at how much the industry has
recovered from the pandemic as well as trends in coffee service.
In addition, we recently opened up the nomination period for
our annual 2023 Pros to Know Awards, which recognizes both
individual and group achievements that promote industry
innovation and future growth. The winners will be announced in
the November issue of Automatic Merchandiser. Be sure to submit
your nomination by September 5.
Be sure to submit
your nomination
for our 2023
Pros to Know
Awards by
September 5.
Molly Rogers
Managing Editor
mrogers@endeavorb2b.com
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