Micro Markets News & Media

Compass Group posts strong HY 2022 results on COVID recovery

May 11, 2022

Compass Group PLC, which owns Canteen Vending Services Inc. in the U.S., reported revenue and earnings gains for the first half of 2022 driven by strong North…

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Aramark to spin off uniform services division

May 11, 2022

Aramark Corp. plans to spin off Aramark Uniform Services into an independent, publicly traded company, according to a press release. The transaction is…

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Performance Food Group reports strong Q3 2022; Vistar boosts sales

May 11, 2022

Performance Food Group, which owns Vistar, a national convenience services wholesale distributor, posted strong Q3 2022 results, driven by the acquisition of…

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General Mills to acquire pizza crust manufacturer

May 11, 2022

General Mills Inc. has agreed to acquire TNT Crust, a manufacturer of frozen pizza crusts for regional and national pizza chains, foodservice distributors and…

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Selecta Group boosts Q1 sales, earnings despite continued pandemic impact

May 11, 2022

Selecta Group, a Sweden based route service provider of convenience services in Europe, lifted sales by 16.7% to €276.6 million ($291.03 million) in Q1 202…

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How to manage risks with new technology: Experts weigh in

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Investing in technology typically requires a certain amount of risk. By managing this risk, companies can achieve the benefits of new technology without…

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Sysco posts strong Q3 2022 sales, earnings

May 11, 2022

Sysco Corp. posted strong sales and earnings for Q3 2022 against the prior year period, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:

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Kellogg reports strong Q1 2022 results, raises FY guidance

May 10, 2022

Kellogg Co. reported net sales growth for Q1 2022 led by snacks, international momentum and positive price/mix, according to an earnings report. The company is…

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General Mills names general counsel

May 10, 2022

Karen Wilson Thissen Karen Wilson Thissen will join General Mills Inc. as general counsel and corporate secretary, effective June 6, 2022.

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US Foods seeks new CEO

May 10, 2022

The US Foods Holding Corp. has announced that CEO Pietro Satriano will be leaving the company, according to a press release.

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Darigold names COO, chief customer officer

May 10, 2022

Kristi Kanga Darigold Inc., a Seattle-based farmer-owned dairy co-op, has hired Kristi Kangas as its chief operating officer, and promoted executive…

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Tyson Foods lifts Q2 2022 sales, earnings

May 9, 2022

Tyson Foods Inc., which owns Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright, idp and State Fair brands, lifted its Q2 2022 sales and earnings over the…

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365 Retail Markets acquires Australia VMS firm

May 6, 2022

365 Retail Markets, a provider of self-service commerce technology to the foodservice industry, has acquired Sentry, an Australia-based vending and micro…

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Lavazza intros RTD cold brew cans

April 29, 2022

Lavazza has launched organic, ready-to-drink cans of cold brew coffee in four flavor profiles to the U.S., according to a press release.

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UK CS operator automates pricing labels

April 27, 2022

Vending Sense, a convenience services firm based in Hoddesdon, U.K., has automated its pricing labels using ECS's technology, according to a press release.

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Unattended retail explodes in response to consumer acceptance

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A host of technologies and service concepts have come on the scene as of late. What entities will service the rising number of unattended retail sites?

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UBS Arena features Amazon 'Just Walk Out' shopping

April 21, 2022

UBS Arena in Belmont, New York has become the first New York sports and entertainment venue to feature Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, according to a press…

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Aramark teams with Instacart on contactless POS at Boston ballpark

April 20, 2022

Instacart, a retail enablement company, has teamed with Aramark Sports + Entertainment to introduce its Caper Counter, an artificial intelligence-powered…

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Let’s reimagine convenience where we live, work, learn and play

by Alex McCandless — SVP, Marketing, Worldnet Payments

Consumer adoption of new technology is being put to the test with this season's pent-up demand for travel and hospitality combined with the return to work and…

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Houston Astros install Amazon 'Just Walk Out' tech at Minute Maid Park

April 13, 2022

The Astros have teamed with Amazon to equip two food and beverage stores at Minute Maid Park with Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, providing fans a faster…

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