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  • Image Source: Created by Vending Connection Retailsystems.org Updates Vending RFP Listing Vending service providers interested in bidding on government requests for proposal can review available RFPs on retailsystems.org, a sister website of kioskindustry.org. The website’s menu includes an RFP button that opens a list of recent RFPs listing [read more]

    Published On: August 11, 2026Categories: Grow Your Vending BusinessTags:
    New RFP Opportunities Available to Operators
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    Sales at Record High, Americans View Meat as Part of a Healthy, Balanced Lifestyle

    March 2, 2026

  • Tillamook Grilled Cheese Sandwich Tips

    America’s Favorite Sandwich is Officially the Grilled Cheese

    October 22, 2025

  • Harmonya data insight AI

    Harmonya Launches the First AI Agent Trained on CPG Shopper Behavior, Sales, and Product Attributes

    August 4, 2025

  • Ozempic is Quietly Disrupting Snack Sales

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

    June 23, 2025

  • Go Micro by Cantaloupe, Inc.

    Cantaloupe Launches Cost-Effective, Versatile Micro Market Kiosk: The Go Micro

    April 16, 2025

  • Aramark and LMU Team Up

    Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Wins New Contract with Loyola Marymount University

    February 25, 2025

  • J.P. Morgan

    J.P. Morgan Announces Full-Time RTO Policy: Is This Good News for Refreshment Operators?

    January 14, 2025

  • Food Hive is Sodexo’s lightning-fast and cashless payment convenience experience with a community focus

    Sodexo to Open 100 Campus Convenience Stores

    January 8, 2025

  • Are You Ready to Take Advantage of the $73.2 Billion Growth in Catering Services?

    January 3, 2025

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    January 3, 2025