Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Spain's Vending Association Warns Healthy Eating Decree Would Cost 2,000 Jobs
Spain's vending association Aneda says the pending healthy eating royal decree would eliminate about 2,000 jobs and 18 million euros in annual fees, and is calling for changes before the Council of Ministers approves it.
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The vending and unattended retail sector is undergoing rapid transformation. Here's what the numbers tell us about where the industry is heading.
88%
Cashless Transactions
of all vending sales in 2026
81,000
Micro Market Locations
across North America
$2.41
Avg. Cashless Ticket
vs $1.78 for cash (↑37%)
+12.5%
YoY Revenue Growth
H1 2026 vs H1 2025
Payment Method Popularity
Share of total vending transactions — 2026
Micro Market Growth
Total locations & revenue ($B) — 2021–2026
Cash vs. Cashless Spending
Average transaction value ($) by product category
- Cash
- Cashless
Annual Industry Revenue
Total unattended retail revenue ($B) — 2021–2026
Source: NAMA Industry Reports, Vending Market Watch estimates. Data updated July 2026.
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