• By Bill Meierling, Senior Vice President of External Affairs, NAMA Image Source: Created by Vending Connection Most public policy affecting convenience services is written for a business that no longer exists. Many regulatory frameworks still reflect a static image: a coil machine stocked on a fixed schedule, accepting limited forms of payment, operating in predictable environments. That model is simple to categorize and straightforward to regulate. And you know that picture bears little resemblance to how the industry [read more]

    Published On: May 3, 2026Categories: Vending Technology & Security NewsTags: ,
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