Micro Markets News & Media
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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Five Star Food Service names Stephanos, Parks, Field to new roles
February 16, 2022
Mark Stephanos Five Star Food Service Inc., a Chattanooga, Tennessee based convenience services provider to nine states, has promoted three company…
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Orrin Huebner joins Consolidated Services Group, will focus on M&A and consulting
February 9, 2022
Orrin Huebner Convenience services industry veteran Orrin Huebner has joined Consolidated Services Group, a foodservice coffee trader serving hundreds…
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Performance Food Group, Vistar lift Q2 2022 sales on Core-Mark acquisition, COVID recovery
February 9, 2022
Performance Food Group, which owns Vistar, the nationwide wholesale vending product distributor, reported improved sales for Q2 2022 due to the Core-Mark…
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Aramark lifts Q1 2022 sales, earnings on COVID recovery
February 8, 2022
Aramark Corp. lifted its sales and earnings for Q1 2022 over the prior year's first quarter as the company recovered from COVID setbacks, according to an…
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Sodexo founder Pierre Bellon passes away
February 1, 2022
Pierre Bellon Sodexo, the Paris-based global foodservice provider, announced the passing of its founder and chairman emeritus, Pierre Bellon, on Jan.
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Touchless technology: Benefits beyond safety for convenience services
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Convenience services operators have discovered the mobile app solutions that enable touchless interaction give them the added benefit of getting to know…
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Cantaloupe upgrades Yoke micro market platform
January 25, 2022
Cantaloupe Inc., a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, has upgraded…
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Executives bullish amid challenges, share predictions at Self-Service Innovation Summit
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Executives at the Self-Service Innovation Summit cited numerous challenges and opportunities ahead but are confident the industry will meet customer needs.
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Five Star Food Service acquires Rawls Distributing
January 11, 2022
Five Star Food Service Inc., a Chatanooga, Tennessee based provider of away-from-home food and beverage retail solutions for employers and other commercial…
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Sodexo to acquire Accent Food Services
January 10, 2022
Sodexo S.A., the Paris, France based food services and facilities management company, has agreed to buy Frontline Food Services, doing business as Accent Food…
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Foodservice, vending, water associations urge feds to accelerate COVID test kit availability
January 10, 2022
The National Restaurant Association, the National Automatic Merchandising Association and the International Bottled Water Association have called on President…
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What will tomorrow’s self-service technology look like?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A panel of self-service industry veterans share insights on what new technologies are in store during the 2021 Self-Service Innovation Summit.
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Aramark intros ‘Cool Food Meals’ on campuses, cites 350 lower carbon footprint items
January 3, 2022
Aramark Corp. is making it easier for students at 10 U.S.-based universities to make climate-friendly choices by introducing "Cool Food Meals" on residential…
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