Image Source: Created by Vending Connection The convenience services industry—which includes traditional vending, unattended retail markets, office coffee, and pantry services—generates $40.04 billion in annual economic impact and supports 165,300 jobs across the country, according to a new report released today by the Foundation of the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA). Prepared by John Dunham & Associates, the report provides the most comprehensive economic assessment to date of this essential sector. It quantifies total output, employment, labor income, [read more]