{"id":546,"date":"2019-05-15T17:33:57","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T17:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sundun.com\/blog\/?p=546"},"modified":"2019-05-16T17:23:18","modified_gmt":"2019-05-16T17:23:18","slug":"vending-industry-nama-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sundun.com\/blog\/vending-industry-nama-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Vending Industry Shines at NAMA Show"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"342\" src=\"http:\/\/sundun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/New-NAMA-logo-transparent-1024x342.png\" alt=\"vending options in rockville, md\" class=\"wp-image-551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sundun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/New-NAMA-logo-transparent-1024x342.png 1024w, https:\/\/sundun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/New-NAMA-logo-transparent-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/sundun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/New-NAMA-logo-transparent-768x257.png 768w, https:\/\/sundun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/New-NAMA-logo-transparent.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier this\nmonth, leaders in the Rockville, MD vending industry joined their counterparts\nnationwide in attending the annual NAMA show in Las Vegas. Their goal was to\nexplore new trends, technology, and products to bring to their customers. The\nshow is an annual tradition sponsored by the National Automatic Merchandising\nAssociation, a group representing the $25 billion convenience service industry\nin the United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advancements in vending machines, <a href=\"https:\/\/sundun.com\/office-coffee.php\">coffee service<\/a>, micro-markets, and pantry services were on display. Attendees took advantage of the opportunity to learn about them and connect with other industry members. Some of the world\u2019s most popular brands were represented. They were complimented by new showings from fledgling entrepreneurs. Over 100 new exhibitors joined the show this year, and overall the show welcomed over 360 exhibitors and 4,500 members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of 125 new products premiered at the show, and it is clear that <a href=\"https:\/\/sundun.com\/healthy.php\">healthy snacks<\/a> and beverages continue to be a key growth category. The show\u2019s Better For You Pavilion featured a collection of healthier items, and healthy products as a whole occupied its largest space ever at the show. Visitors discovered new items that continue to increase the appeal of healthier food options.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Attend the 2019 NAMA Show!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oWFN_v0CDs8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Advancements in\ntechnology were also on display at the show. New and easier ways of processing\ndigital payments that keep pace with consumer\u2019s desire for quick, cashless\npayment at vending machines and in micro-markets were presented. Innovative\nsystems that optimize up-to-the-minute sales data, maximize delivery route\nefficiencies, and minimize out-of-stock occurrences were also revealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NAMA Show also featured a large number of educational speakers who are experts in their fields. Speaker Neil Swindale discussed marketing strategies that will help vending providers thrive in our quickly evolving digital age. Neil is the owner of VendCentral, a top marketing agency for the vending industry, and an expert in customer lead generation and engagement.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the vending industry constantly changing, keeping up with the latest technology and best practices is a great way for <a href=\"https:\/\/sundun.com\/contact.php\">SunDun Office Refreshments<\/a> to ensure that we are up-to-date with what is going on and provide the best products and services to you, our clients. We offer complete <a href=\"https:\/\/sundun.com\/vending.php\">vending solutions<\/a> to businesses and organizations in Rockville, MD. Contact us at 800.466.2731 for more information and a free consultation. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier this month, leaders in the Rockville, MD vending industry joined their counterparts nationwide in attending the annual NAMA show in Las Vegas. Their goal was to explore new trends, technology, and products to bring to their customers. 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