Micro Markets News & Media

XMAI targets U.S. automated retail market with new distributor program

July 16, 2026

XMAI Vending has launched a U.S. distributor program aimed at helping vending operators, entrepreneurs and distributors expand into the market for AI-powered…

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Nominations open for 2026 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The organizers of the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show are accepting nominations for the 2026 ARKI Awards, recognizing the companies, products…

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Scandit debuts AI age verification for self-checkout

July 10, 2026

Smart data capture solutions provider Scandit has introduced Age Verified Self-Checkout, a vision AI-powered solution that automates age verification for…

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Vending machine market poised to double by 2032

July 8, 2026

The global vending machine market is projected to grow from $18.3 billion in 2021 to $37.2 billion by 2032, according to an Allied Market Research report…

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Financial disclosures trigger VenHub shareholder probe

July 2, 2026

A shareholder rights law firm has launched an investigation into VenHub Global to determine whether the company's officers and directors violated securities…

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Beyond route drivers: The growing need for vending technicians

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

As vending machines, micro markets, smart coolers and unattended retail systems become increasingly sophisticated, operators need workers who can do far more…

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Tord Olav Dønnum on the future of autonomous foodservice

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Tord Olav Dønnum discusses how robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping foodservice operations and how autonomous kitchens can help…

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FTC greenlights 365 Retail Markets acquisition of Cantaloupe

June 18, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order allowing 365 Retail Markets to proceed with its $848 million acquisition of Cantaloupe Inc.…

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NAMA weighs in on Connecticut breakroom monitoring bill

June 5, 2026

The National Automatic Merchandising Association is welcoming the enactment of Connecticut Public Act 26-89, legislation that will allow camera-based security…

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MM Healthy Vending tops 30 locations

June 4, 2026

MM Healthy Vending has expanded to more than 30 locations across San Antonio, Texas, and surrounding communities less than two years after launching in 2024…

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VenHub adds to advisory board

May 29, 2026

Jay Heller, CEO of K Lab AI, has joined VenHub's advisory board, according to a press release. VenHub said Heller will provide capital markets and strategic…

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VenHub opens new production facility

May 28, 2026

VenHub has opened a second and larger production and assembly facility in Las Vegas as the company expands deployment of its AI-powered autonomous retail…

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Smart fridges drive Britain's vending boom

May 27, 2026

The UK vending, coffee service and automated retail industry generated about $5.1 billion in revenue in 2025, according to the Automatic Vending Association…

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This is What BreaktimeTV Can Do At Your Market, Vending Bank, Workplace and More

BreaktimeTV (BTV) transforms breakrooms, micro markets, and shared spaces into engaging digital media networks that drive same-store sales, deliver workplace…

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Seaga acquires Three Square Market from 365 Retail Markets

May 12, 2026

Seaga Manufacturing has acquired Three Square Market to expand its presence in the growing unattended retail and micromarket sector, according to a press…

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Redistricting ripple effects: How political map changes could impact vending

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Redistricting efforts underway across the country could create new regulatory and operational challenges for vending and convenience services operators.

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365 Markets must sell Three Square Market ahead of Cantaloupe buy

May 6, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission is requiring 365 Retail Markets to divest micromarket retail technology provider Three Square Market as a condition of its planned…

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Vending startup helps fight human trafficking

May 4, 2026

A small vending startup in Grand Junction, Colorado, is testing a modern, cashless approach with two machines installed at the local police station, according…

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NAMA CEO Christine Cochran talks AI, placement strategies, industry consolidation

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Connect Media CEO Daniel Ceniceros spoke with NAMA CEO Christine Cochran at the recent NAMA show about competition from QSRs, the role of AI, evolving…

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Andon launches AI-run store in San Francisco

April 21, 2026

Technology firm Andon Labs has launched Andon Market, an experimental retail store in San Francisco designed to test how artificial intelligence can operate a…

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