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CONTENTS
AUGUST 2024
Features
8
OCS Update:
Beyond pantry service:
Is it time to jump on
the next big thing?
An increasing number of OCS
operators have added pantry service to
their offerings, especially since office
population growth is slow and steady
at best. What's next?
20
Success Story
12
A focus on micro
markets, fresh food
and strong customer
service help Buffalo
Strive thrive
For 13 years, New York-based Buffalo
Strive Vending has built a successful
business centered on a relentless pursuit
to serve others.
26
An operator's guide
to smart market options
Much like the initial
slow acceptance
of micro markets
themselves, operators
are " kicking the
tires " when it comes
to smart market
technology. As the
revenue reports come
in, it is only a matter
of time before this
AI-driven equipment
takes over for U.S.
operators. It has in
many parts of the
world already.
Technology boom adds
smart tools for operators
Technology to help operators
mitigate theft, implement
promotions, integrate data and
process payments can reduce
loss, cut labor costs and
streamline operations.
Departments
5 Editor's Note
On the cover: Jon and Jen Corto, founders of Buffalo Strive
Vending. Cover photo by Colleen Parana
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Facebook/VendingMarket @VendingMagazine
6 Industry News
A roundup of the latest news and events
30 Product Focus
Adding healthy snacks to your product
mix extends your buying pool
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company/2233840
34 Social Hubs
What's happening in the
industry on social media
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of august2024

Editor's Note – Leaning into the convenience services industry
Industry News
OCS Update – Beyond pantry service: Is it time to jump on the next big thing?
Success Story – A focus on micro markets, fresh food and strong customer service help Buffalo Strive thrive
An operator's guide to smart market options
Technology boom adds smart tools for operators
Product Focus
Social Hubs
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august2024 - Editor's Note – Leaning into the convenience services industry
august2024 - Industry News
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august2024 - OCS Update – Beyond pantry service: Is it time to jump on the next big thing?
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august2024 - Success Story – A focus on micro markets, fresh food and strong customer service help Buffalo Strive thrive
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august2024 - An operator's guide to smart market options
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august2024 - Technology boom adds smart tools for operators
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august2024 - Product Focus
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