Micro Markets News & Media
Southwest operator ready for coffee/pantry service rebound
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The economy in the market PGI Services serves has been dominated by white collar service businesses, and that sector remains critical to the Southwestern…
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US lawmakers introduce employee retention and tax credit reinstatement bill
December 8, 2021
U.S. lawmakers have listened to the convenience services industry and have introduced the Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act which, if signed into…
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Selecta teams with Swiss food tech firm on fast hot steam kiosk
December 7, 2021
Selecta offers Carogusto's "SiSiSI Qeamer" in its Foodies micro markets. Selecta Group, Europe's leading route based self-service retailer, has…
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Starbucks and Amazon open combined ‘Just Walk Out’ store in NYC
November 19, 2021
Starbucks and Amazon have introduced the companies' first joint store, Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go, located in New York City at 59th Street between Park…
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South Florida vending/OCS veteran prepares for rebound
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Veteran Andy Kartiganer stays busy preparing his business for a return to growth when employers begin rehiring aggressively.
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Aramark improves sales, earnings for Q4 2021, nearing pre-COVID levels
November 16, 2021
Aramark Corp. improved its revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter of 2021, with organic revenue reaching 87% of pre-COVID levels, according to an earnings…
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Product shortages, price hikes hammer convenience services
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Just as they were recovering from COVID-19, supply chain issues have socked convenience services operators with product shortages, price hikes and customer…
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Compass Foodbuy approves Habco Manufacturing
November 4, 2021
Foodbuy, a product and equipment purchasing organization owned by Compass Group USA, has listed Habco Manufacturing, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration…
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How SWOT analysis saved our business in difficult times
Through SWOT we knew in 2008 that the vending industry would be depressed for the foreseeable future, so we looked at this totally unproven, new technology …
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Pandemic spurs UK vending, micro market gains, despite ‘traditional’ vending’s setback
October 29, 2021
The pandemic has given new life to vending machines and micro markets in the U.K., according to a BBC report.
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Micro market/technology powerhouse set to boost convenience services
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Joe Hessling, founder and CEO of 365 Retail Markets, envisions a big future for the recent merger of his company with Avanti Markets and Lightspeed Automation.
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Aramark names Kim Scott president/CEO of uniform services
October 11, 2021
Kim Scott Aramark CEO John Zillmer announced today the appointment of Kim Scott as president and CEO of Aramark Uniform Services, effective…
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Micro markets, technology put Massachusetts operation in recovery mode
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Norwood, Massachusetts based Foley Foodservice has recovered to around 80% of its pre-COVID sales, doubling its business since the low-point of the pandemic.
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Compass Group expects strong Q4 2021 finish led by sports, leisure
September 21, 2021
Compass Group PLC expects fourth quarter revenue to rise to 86% of its 2019 Q4 revenue by the close of its financial year on Sept. 30, according to an update…
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365 Retail Markets and Avanti Markets merge
September 15, 2021
365 Retail Markets and Avanti Markets, the two largest micro market companies, have merged, along with LightSpeed Automation, the companies announced on…
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Legend Food Service acquires Varsity Vending and Micro Markets
September 15, 2021
Legend Food Service, a provider of workplace convenience solutions, has acquired Prince Frederick, Maryland-based Varsity Vending and Micro Markets for an…
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Aramark introduces contactless ordering at NFL stadiums
September 8, 2021
Aramark Corp., a food and beverage partner of 10 NFL teams, is introducing state-of-the-art ordering methods to enhance the game day experience, including…
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Investment firm acquires Minus Forty, QBD to form refrigeration powerhouse
September 8, 2021
Ronin Equity Partners, an investment firm, has acquired Minus Forty and QBD, Toronto area based manufacturers of commercial refrigeration equipment, for…
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Automated food kiosk draws 6,400 Facebook likes in Malaysia
September 7, 2021
The first "smart kiosk" offering fresh food and beverages in Malaysia near a highway has generated over 6,400 Facebook likes, according to a malaymail.com…
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Micro markets lead convenience services rebound after pandemic-driven setback
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Micro markets, unattended stores that offer consumers open product shelving and automated cashless payment from a self-checkout kiosk, suffered the lowest loss…
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