Sheehan Brothers Brings Winans Coffee to Workplaces Across 3 States
Food & Beverage

Sheehan Brothers Brings Winans Coffee to Workplaces Across 3 States

Sheehan Brothers Vending is partnering with Winans Coffee & Chocolate to bring the Ohio roaster's small-batch coffee to workplace coffee programs across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, starting with three signature blends.

Vending News Staff•a day ago

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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

Contactless / Tap-to-Pay44%
Mobile Wallet27%
Credit / Debit Card17%
Cash12%

Micro Market Growth

Total locations & revenue ($B) — 2021–2026

2021202220232024202520260k25k50k75k100k

Cash vs. Cashless Spending

Average transaction value ($) by product category

SnacksBeveragesFresh FoodElectronics$0$4$8$12$16
  • Cash
  • Cashless

Annual Industry Revenue

Total unattended retail revenue ($B) — 2021–2026

202120222023202420252026$0B$3B$6B$9B$12B

Source: NAMA Industry Reports, Vending Market Watch estimates. Data updated July 2026.

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