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  • National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA)

    On Tuesday, Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), Representatives Lance Gooden (R-Texas) and Zoe Lofgren (D-California) reintroduced the Credit Card Competition Act. NAMA commends their leadership in support of small businesses across the United States and affordability for American consumers. Image Source: National Automatic Merchandising Association The bipartisan legislation will promote a reduction in non-negotiable credit card swipe fees which have risen 70% since the pandemic. Unattended retail businesses are currently subject to higher swipe fees [read more]

    Published On: January 15, 2026Categories: Vending Industry NewsTags:
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  • LAI Games NASCAR Game Coming to Dave & Busters

    LAI Games to Debut NASCAR Pit Stop at Bowl Expo, Coming Soon to Dave & Buster’s

    June 26, 2025

  • AVS Companies Logo

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    June 24, 2025

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    Ozempic Is Quietly Disrupting Snack Sales — What Vending Operators Need to Know

    June 23, 2025

  • Generational Snacking Trends from survey by Kellanova

    Generational Snacking Preferences, According to Kellanova’s Latest Study

    June 20, 2025

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