Micro Markets News & Media

365 Retail Markets introduces MarketSight loss prevention for MM6 Mini Kiosks

May 12, 2025

365 Retail Markets, a company specializing in unattended retail technology, has launched MarketSight, an anti-theft add-on for its MM6 Mini kiosks, according…

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Cantaloupe partners with Carnival Cruise Line for Celebration Key dining

May 12, 2025

Cantaloupe, Inc. and Carnival Cruise Line have partnered to implement Cantaloupe's point-of-sale technology at Carnival's exclusive destination, Celebration…

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NBA playoffs drive adoption of cashierless retail in stadiums

May 5, 2025

As the NBA playoffs progress, stadiums are increasingly implementing cashierless grab-and-go technology to enhance concession sales by reducing wait times…

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Coca-Cola to close Napa bottling plant, 135 jobs affected

April 25, 2025

Coca-Cola will permanently close its bottling plant in American Canyon, Napa County, by June 30, impacting 135 jobs, according to a San Francisco Chronicle…

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Cashless payments dominate self-service retail, Cantaloupe report finds

April 24, 2025

A report from Cantaloupe, Inc. indicates a significant shift towards cashless payments in self-service retail. The company's 2025 Micropayment Trends Report…

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Self-service is evolving: Say hello to the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show!

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Self-Service Innovation Summit is now the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show (ARKI), an event focused on the future of automated retail, December…

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Cantaloupe launches Go Micro Kiosk for micro markets

April 15, 2025

Cantaloupe Inc. has launched its self-service micro market kiosk, the Go Micro. Designed for affordability and versatility, the compact kiosk aims to lower the…

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Healthy Smart Mart promotes micro markets as superior to traditional vending

April 14, 2025

Healthy Smart Mart has launched an initiative aimed at educating aspiring entrepreneurs on the benefits of micro markets compared to traditional vending…

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Expanding the kiosk footprint: Byte's solutions unlock new verticals in unattended retail

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Byte Technology's versatile smart kiosk technology is driving the growth of unattended retail in non-traditional sectors like healthcare and education.

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365 Retail Markets updates 365Pay app for enhanced user experience

March 26, 2025

365 Retail Markets has released a refreshed version of its 365Pay app, featuring a redesigned layout and improved user engagement capabilities, according to a…

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Elevate Vending among veteran-owned businesses selected for PenFed accelerator program

March 19, 2025

Elevate Vending, founded by U.S. Air Force veteran Nicholas Grillo, has been selected to participate in the PenFed Foundation's Veteran Entrepreneur Program's…

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Kepak Foods launches ‘Grab a Bite’ brand for out-of-home food sector

March 18, 2025

Kepak Foods Division has introduced "Grab a Bite," a brand designed to provide hot, ready-to-serve food options for the out-of-home market, according to a…

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Five Star Breaktime Solutions expands Louisiana, Texas footprint

March 14, 2025

Five Star Breaktime Solutions, a provider of unattended food and beverage solutions, has acquired the Canteen franchise of Wilmore Snack Sales, a family-owned…

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North Dakota sees first Amazon 'Just Walk Out' convenience store

March 12, 2025

Enerbase Cooperative Resources has opened the Midwest's first convenience store utilizing Amazon's "Just Walk Out" technology at its new South Broadway Cenex…

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Velcrokid vending machines bring treats, toys to Texas

February 25, 2025

Velcrokid, a cafe that recently opened in Lewisville, Texas, combines a Japanese-style vending machine experience with an art gallery aesthetic, offering sweet…

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Checkout-free shopping comes to University of Nebraska–Lincoln

February 17, 2025

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will open its Herbie's Market on February 21st, featuring Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, according to a 1011 Now report.

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First vending machine-only convenience store opens in Ireland

February 14, 2025

A 24-hour convenience store, E-Kiosk, has opened in New Ross, Co Wexford, Ireland, claiming to be the first of its kind in the country, according to an RTE…

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The impact of location on vending machine success

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Vending machines are evolving to meet diverse needs in various locations, offering tailored solutions for enhanced convenience.

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Amazon expands Whole Foods CEO's role to oversee grocery stores

January 30, 2025

Amazon is expanding the role of Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market, to oversee its Worldwide Grocery Stores business, including Amazon Go convenience…

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Delio Vending brings more micro markets to Dallas-Fort Worth

January 22, 2025

Delio Vending & Coffee Services, a vending and coffee service company based in Carrollton, Texas, is expanding its micro market services across the…

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