Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show

How to use category management in micro markets, vending

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October 31, 2022

Retailers and convenience services operators have been able to finetune their product category management thanks to improved data collection technology. Such advancements have helped determine the most profitable mix of products for all sales channels, including micro markets, vending machines, physical stores and e-commerce.

It's a topic in which a panel of experts will explore during, "How to use category management in vending and micro markets" at noon, Dec. 15 at the Self-Service Innovation Summit in Hollywood, Florida.

The panelists bring diverse backgrounds to the subject of category management.

Panelists include:

• Josh Clough, senior manager, category leadership, PepsiCo Inc.
• Drew Munro, co-founder and CEO, UpMeals.
• C. J. Recher, vice president, marketing, Five Star Food Service Inc.
• Christopher Smith, operations manager, vending services, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida.

Gregory Raffaele, owner and managing director, Fase Vending, will serve as moderator.

To register for the Summit, click here.