Micro Markets News & Media
Food prices soar to record setting level worldwide
April 8, 2022
Russia's war on Ukraine is driving food prices to hit the highest ever levels, according to the U.N. and data from the Food and Agriculture Organization's…
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What comes after micro markets?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Looking beyond established convenience services to meet post-pandemic customer needs, a NAMA panel considers "smart stores" and catering.
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Convenience services operators 'more than ready' for 2022 trade shows
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Anxious to see new products, operators are looking forward to the opportunity for face-to-face meetings with suppliers, despite being short staffed on account…
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NAMA show welcomes attendees to Chicago
April 4, 2022
The National Automatic Merchandising Association will hold its 2022 convention April 6-8 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
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Sodexo boosts HY 2022 sales, earnings despite COVID
April 1, 2022
Sodexo, the Paris-based global food and facilities services provider, reported a nearly 20% gain in first fiscal half 2022 revenue over the prior year despite…
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Compass Group NA acquires FreshBrew’s vending business
March 30, 2022
Compass Group North America, the owner of Canteen Vending Services, has acquired FreshBrew's vending division for an undisclosed sum, according to a press…
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Brinton acquires PGI Services, Peak Refreshments, Modern Plate
March 29, 2022
Brinton Business Ventures Inc., the parent company of Evergreen Refreshments, based in Tukwila, Washington, recently acquired PGI Services of Colorado and Utah…
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Little Debbie Vending Products
Overview of Little Debbie & Fieldstone Bakery products featured in the lineup
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Sodexo to debut autonomous grocery stores, ramen vending, food delivery
March 28, 2022
Sodexo S.A., the Paris, France-based food services and facilities management company, will introduce its eat>NOW autonomous grocery stores, ramen vending…
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Compass Group sells its Russian operations
March 24, 2022
Compass Group PLC, the U.K. based foodservice provider that owns Canteen Vending Service Inc. in the U.S., has completed the sale of its operations in Russia…
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Current events leave coffee, oil, commodity prices in limbo
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The economic outlook remains cloudier than usual due to a number of factors, making it hard for convenience services operators to know how much coffee and…
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Capital Provisions acquires 3V Vending
March 23, 2022
Capital Provisions, a full-service vending and breakroom foodservice provider based in Southern California, has completed the acquisition of 3D Vending from…
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Compass Group exits Russia over Ukraine invasion
March 16, 2022
Compass Group PLC, which owns Canteen Vending Services Inc. in the U.S., exited the Russian market and will be moving away from all known Russian suppliers…
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NAMA urges Delaware to reconsider mandatory cash acceptance
March 9, 2022
The convenience services industry is working to prevent the State of Delaware from requiring micro market operators to accept cash.
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Refreshing USA: How a national CS operation retains the entrepreneurial spirit
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Ryan Wear has developed a nationwide network of vending operations under the Refreshing USA banner that also services his retail water vending business…
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Aramark names Alan Horowitz VP/sustainability
February 21, 2022
Alan Horowitz Aramark Corp., a global provider of hospitality, facilities and uniform services, has named environmental attorney Alan Horowitz vice…
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Sodexo to deploy 1,200 Kiwibot robotic delivery vehicles
February 18, 2022
Sodexo has signed a multi-million-dollar contract with Kiwibot, a Colombia-based robotic last mile delivery provider, to deliver over ,200 robots to 50 U.S.
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Sodexo names Sophie Bellon CEO
February 17, 2022
Sophie Bellon Sodexo, the Paris based foodservice and facilities management provider, has named board chairwoman Sophie Bellon as chief executive…
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Price hikes boost Nestlé S.A. 2021 sales
February 17, 2022
Nestlé S.A. boosted sales in 2021, largely on price increases, according to an earnings report.
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Kraft Heinz suffers Q4 2021 losses, posts FY earnings gain
February 16, 2022
Kraft Heinz reported quarterly sales and earnings losses for Q4 2021 ending Dec. 25, 2021 compared to Q4 2020, while full year results included a significant…
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