How to start a micro market business: 5 steps for entrepreneurs

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

If you're considering starting a micro market business, here's a guide to help you get started.

365 Retail Markets continues rapid growth

August 15, 2024

365 Retail Markets, a self-service retail technology provider, has secured a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for the…

ICX Summit: Future of retail with Steven King

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Professor Steven King shares a preview of his upcoming keynote at the ICX Summit in Charlotte on the future of retail. ICX Summit will be hosted by Networld…

Felfel brings Swiss smart fridge to New York

July 24, 2024

Swiss startup Felfel is bringing its hospitality-inspired Smart Fridge to the New York City area, according to a press release. The fridge offers employees…

Micromart launches autonomous micromarket technology

June 27, 2024

Micromart has launched a fully automated, 24/7 micro market experience. The technology will eliminate the need for checkout lines and minimize theft, according…

GlobalConnect aquires Theft Detective, enhances unattended retail security

June 27, 2024

GlobalConnect, a U.S.-based provider of breakroom services, has acquired Theft Detective, an automated video monitoring system designed for unattended retail…

365 Retail Markets assumes full ownership of Impulsify Inc.

May 31, 2024

365 Retail Markets, a global provider of unattended retail technology, has acquired Impulsify Inc., a Denver-based hotel grab-and-go retail technology firm…

Argentina gets first cashierless supermarket

May 23, 2024

Qu!ck, a new autonomous supermarket concept, has opened in Argentina, offering a cashierless shopping experience. Customers scan their groceries using a mobile…

Micromart launches smart stores with cold, hot vending options

May 16, 2024

Micromart Smart Stores have launched its autonomous technology designed for food service. The vending machines are plug-n-play, modular, secure and reliable…

Lavazza Professional UK acquires Stirlingshire Vending in Scotland

May 15, 2024

Lavazza Professional UK has acquired the entire share capital of Stirlingshire Vending in Scotland, according to an Insider report.

365 Retail Markets's PicoCooler adds AI-assisted grab-and-go

May 8, 2024

365 Retail Markets has launched PicoCooler Vision, a combination of computer vision and artificial intelligence that ensures customers are charged for exactly…

Baton Rouge innovates with 24/7 drive-through vending machines coming soon

May 8, 2024

A company in Baton Rouge is developing fully automated 24/7 drive-through vending machines, according to a report from The Advocate.

Scaling back on self-checkout? 5 ways retailers can make it work

by Peter Alcock — Head of Product Marketing, Network Merchants Limited (NMI)

In a post-COVID world, more retailers are turning to self-checkout. The can reduce checkout lines and waiting times, but may not be suitable for customers with…

Cantaloupe Inc., Pee Dee Food Service partner in micro markets kiosk technology

March 27, 2024

Cantaloupe Inc., an end-to-end technology solutions provider for self-service applications, has partnered with Pee Dee Food Service, a full-line vending, micro…

'Committed to success' — the end of 'command and control,' rise of AI, and power of automation

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Ray Friedrich, chief strategy officer at East Street Business Advisors, joined Daniel Brown, editor of Digital Signage Today, for an exclusive audio interview…

Veteran Affairs CX leader talks customer service strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

John Boerstler, chief veterans experience officer at the Veterans Experience Office in the Department of Veterans Affairs, shares the strategy his office takes…

DPL Wins Prestigious ATMIA Peter Kulik Innovation Award for Hercules AI at ATMIA 2024

DPL, a leading provider of managed connectivity in the IoT industry, proudly announces its receipt of the esteemed ATMIA Peter Kulik Innovation Award at the…

Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires Carpet Capital Vending

February 27, 2024

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Carpet Capital Vending allowing for expansion in the North Georgia region.

Nestle lifts 2023 earnings despite sale dip

February 22, 2024

Nestle S.A. lifted its 2023 earnings against a slight sales decline, impacted by soft consumer demand, capacity constraints and a temporary supply disruption…

Keurig Dr Pepper boosts Q4, FY 2023 sales, earnings

February 22, 2024

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. boosted its Q4 and FY 2023 sales and earnings against the prior year periods, according to an earnings report. Highlights include: