First Research
Vending Machine Operators
http://www.firstresearch.com
First Research profiles cover key aspects of an industry’s size, scope, and operations, and include a five-year revenue growth forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:
- Industry overview
- Recent developments
- Critical issues and challenges
- Business trends and opportunities
- Executive insights
- Financial benchmarking data
- Five-year growth forecast
Cygnus Business Media
Publications available from this organization include:
Automatic Merchandiser
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Monthly trade publication features news and information for vending, micro market, and office coffee service operators, with topics covered in various issues including business management, marketing, products, equipment, and technology, and with special features including the annual “State of the Industry Report” published in the June issue of the magazine. Digital editions are available online.
http://www….marketwatch.com/
Monthly trade publication features news and information for vending, micro market, and office coffee service operators, with topics covered in various issues including business management, marketing, products, equipment, and technology, and with special features including the annual “State of the Industry Report” published in the June issue of the magazine. Digital editions are available online.
State of the Industry Report
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Annual report provides an in-depth analysis of current trends in the industry, with topics covered in the report including overall revenue trends, sales by product category and subcategory, machines by type and location, change in number of locations served, strategies for handling higher costs, segments where prices were raised, new services added, and technology upgrades. Report is available online.
http://www….marketwatch.com/
Annual report provides an in-depth analysis of current trends in the industry, with topics covered in the report including overall revenue trends, sales by product category and subcategory, machines by type and location, change in number of locations served, strategies for handling higher costs, segments where prices were raised, new services added, and technology upgrades. Report is available online.
Vending Times, Inc.
Publications available from this organization include:
VT Magazine
http://www…times.com/
Monthly trade journal features news and information for the merchandise vending and coin-operated amusement industries, with segments covered in various issues including food, beverage, and other merchandise; manual foodservice; office coffee, beverage, and snack delivery services; and music, games, and amusement equipment and services. Articles from archived issues are available online.
http://www…times.com/
Monthly trade journal features news and information for the merchandise vending and coin-operated amusement industries, with segments covered in various issues including food, beverage, and other merchandise; manual foodservice; office coffee, beverage, and snack delivery services; and music, games, and amusement equipment and services. Articles from archived issues are available online.
Census of the Industry
http://www…times.com/ Select “Industry Statistics”
Annual survey provides information and commentary on industry performance and trends, with topics covered in the survey including total dollar volume, dollar volume by product line, number of locations served, number of operators, operator employment profiles, truck and van use, packaged cold drinks, confections and snacks, ice cream, micro markets, hot drinks, coffee service, and music and games.
http://www…times.com/ Select “Industry Statistics”
Annual survey provides information and commentary on industry performance and trends, with topics covered in the survey including total dollar volume, dollar volume by product line, number of locations served, number of operators, operator employment profiles, truck and van use, packaged cold drinks, confections and snacks, ice cream, micro markets, hot drinks, coffee service, and music and games.
Euromonitor International
Vending in the U.S.
http://www.euromonitor.com/
Market research study provides a summary analysis of this retail sector in the context of the overall retail market, with information provided in the study including historical and forecast sales by product category (e.g., packaged drinks, packaged food, personal hygiene products, tobacco products, toys and games, unpackaged drinks, and other products). Detailed table of contents is available online.
Mintel Group Ltd.
Vending Market Research Report
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Market research report covers the food and beverage sector of this market, with topics covered in the report including market size and forecast, market drivers, performance by segment and type of sales, frequency of consumer purchases, locations where purchases are made, motivation for purchasing products, typical and desired purchases, and consumer attitudes toward purchasing from machines.