Micro market/technology powerhouse set to boost convenience services

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Joe Hessling, founder and CEO of 365 Retail Markets, envisions a big future for the recent merger of his company with Avanti Markets and Lightspeed Automation.

Micro markets, technology put Massachusetts operation in recovery mode

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Norwood, Massachusetts based Foley Foodservice has recovered to around 80% of its pre-COVID sales, doubling its business since the low-point of the pandemic.

365 Retail Markets and Avanti Markets merge

September 15, 2021

365 Retail Markets and Avanti Markets, the two largest micro market companies, have merged, along with LightSpeed Automation, the companies announced on…

Surging self-service innovation responds to technologically empowered consumers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The 2021 NAMA Show in New Orleans hosted a wealth of education sessions and a trade show showcasing extensive innovations.

Avanti Markets introduces remote order solution

July 21, 2021

Avanti Markets has introduced SimpliGet, a remote ordering solution to help operators expand their business opportunities by offering fresh, local, and…

Avanti Markets recognizes top performers

January 13, 2021

Avanti Markets has recognized seven organizations for outstanding performance and accomplishments in 2020, according to a press relese.

Why touchless now drives self service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Companies and customers alike have demanded more touchless options on account of the coronavirus pandemic. Technology providers have stepped up to the plate in…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Avanti Markets

SILVER SPONSOR Avanti Markets is leading the way in unattended retail. We invented the micro market breakroom in 2009 and continue to innovate unattended…

Avanti Markets launches online help center, new website

September 29, 2020

Avanti Markets has launched an online help center for operators, the Avanti Help Center, and a new company website, according to a press release. Avanti…

Avanti Markets upgrades micro market planogram features

September 8, 2020

Avanti Markets, a micro market hardware and software provider, has upgraded its planogram features to make it easier to adjust market layouts and reset the…

Micro markets’ sanitation case over vending

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In response to concerns over COVID-19, micro market providers argue that micro markets are actually more sanitary than vending machines.

Avanti Markets’ updated app simplifies user registrations

March 12, 2020

Avanti Markets, a micro market provider, has announced the release of its new mobile app which includes an improved user interface experience and…

Convenience service operators unfazed by lawsuits over biometric data collection

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology providers using biometric identification believe they can comply with stringent consumer protection laws despite some recent lawsuits.