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VE Solutions Serves Up Gratitude with a Month of Free Lunches

MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH — As the season of giving begins, VE Solutions is proud to announce the launch of a new free lunch initiative for the entire month of November. Recognizing that rising grocery costs and holiday expenses can stretch household budgets, VE Solutions has committed to providing every employee with a free brown bag lunch each workday to help ease financial pressures and express gratitude towards the individuals who power the organization.

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VE Solutions Serves Up Gratitude with a Month of Free Lunches

MAPLE HEIGHTS, OHIO — As the season of giving begins, VE Solutions is proud to announce the launch of a new free lunch initiative for the entire month of November. Recognizing that rising grocery costs and holiday expenses can stretch household budgets, VE Solutions has committed to providing every employee with a free brown bag lunch each workday to help ease financial pressures and express gratitude towards the individuals who power the organization.

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Unlocking Revenue Growth with Stored Value Programs and Payroll Deduct: A Game Changer for Workforce Locations

In today’s competitive landscape, operators in workplaces with a repeat workforce—such as manufacturing plants, distribution centers, or large corporate campuses—are constantly seeking new ways to boost revenue, streamline operations, and foster employee loyalty. One of the most effective strategies emerging in these environments is the implementation of stored value programs paired with payroll deduction functionality.

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Micro Market or Vending? How Operators Can Make the Right Call for Each Location

When it comes to outfitting a location with self-service options, operators today have more choices than ever. Two of the most common: micro markets and vending machines. Each offers unique benefits, but how do you know which is the right fit for a particular site?

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Prevent Downtime & Keep Inventory Moving This Summer

As a vending machine operator, you know summer heat doesn’t just affect sales—it puts serious strain on your machines. From overworked cooling systems to melty inventory, small issues can quickly turn into lost revenue and snowball into larger mechanical issues down the road.

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Top Five Ways To Prepare Your Micro Market For The Holiday Weekend Rush

Summer brings sunshine, hot weather, and busier micro markets and kiosks. According to industry reports, nearly half of Americans plan to travel this summer, driving increased foot traffic to hotels, resorts, travel hubs, and other transient locations. Gear up for the holiday weekend with a little proactive prep to maximize your sales.

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VE Solutions Celebrates Children’s Birthdays at Cleveland Boys and Girls Club

Last Thursday, VE rang in a very happy birthday with the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Ohio (BGCNEO), Cleveland chapter. BGCNEO is an organization that serves thousands of families throughout Northeast Ohio, providing safe, positive, and cost-free after-school and summer care. VE volunteers threw a carnival-themed birthday party and set up multiple activity stations, including friendship bracelet making, face painting, and cookie decorating, among others. Each child was celebrated and given a cupcake and a birthday gift they hand-picked.

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VE Solutions Announces Relocation to Maple Heights

VE Solutions (Formerly "Vendors Exchange International"), one of the nation's category leaders in vending and micro market solutions, announces relocation of the company headquarters to Maple Heights. This relocation comes at the tailwind of multiyear double-digit growth. It aligns with VE Solutions long-term vision of expanding into more vending verticals while continuing to serve the core remanufacturing business. The expansion will relocate 70 personnel and increase total headcount by over 5% in the next year.

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Vendors Exchange International Announces Rebranding

Vendors Exchange International (VEI), a leading vending and micro market breakroom solutions provider, has announced that it is rebranding as VE Solutions. The rebranding reflects the company's commitment to providing innovative technology that supports the traditional convenience services industry while acknowledging its role as a solutions provider within emerging market verticals where unattended retail and controlled access solutions have expanded.

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Vendors Exchange International Announces Venture

The fully interactive 8" Venture touchscreen is an all-in-one solution for your vending machine, serving as the digital keypad and shopping cart, complete with a 12,000-plus product database with detailed nutritional information.

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Vendors Exchange Announces Their Continued Partnership with the “Light the World” Giving Machine Campaign

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Vendors Exchange International is pleased to announce that they’ve continued their partnership with the "Light the World" Giving Machine campaign. Now available at 28 locations worldwide, the machines allow visitors to purchase goods and services through partnerships with international charities like the American Red Cross, UNICEF, and WaterAid. Since 2017, the Giving Machines have raised over $15 million for nonprofit organizations and initiatives worldwide

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OptConnect Announces Strategic Partnership with Vendors Exchange International

OptConnect, a longtime leader in managed wireless services, today announced a strategic partnership with Vendors Exchange International. The new partnership gives Vendors Exchange the ability to offer OptConnect’s managed connectivity services while enabling companies to also leverage Vendors Exchange’s robust technology product offering.

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Cantaloupe partners with Vendors Exchange to deliver a seamless upgrade for Remote Price Change

Cantaloupe, Inc., a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, announced a partnership with Vendors Exchange to seamlessly integrate their Universal Control Board into Cantaloupe’s Remote Price Change (RPC) solution, available within Seed Pro. This integration, combined with the recently announced Remote Price Change Compatibility Report, will enable customers to easily identify and upgrade legacy machines in the field to accept price changes remotely.

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