Micro Markets News & Media

NAMA commends Tennessee for clarifying micro market definition

April 28, 2021

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has commended the Tennessee legislature for passing a law clarifying taxing, licensing and inspections of…

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National Convenience Distributors names Jeff Allen CEO

April 28, 2021

Jeff Allen National Convenience Distributors, the fifth largest wholesale distributor to the convenience industry, has named Jeff Allen as chief…

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Operators cash in on technology during COVID, seek more innovation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology paid off in many ways for technology savvy convenience services operators during the coronavirus pandemic. And while operators appreciate the…

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UK operator introduces 'smart fridge' option

April 22, 2021

Connect Vending, a Wallingford, U.K. based convenience services provider, has introduced smart fridges as an option to vending machines and "full" micro…

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22-year-old launches micro market business in Georgia

April 20, 2021

Michael Francis Jr., a 22-year-old, has started a micro market business, Georgia Fresh Vending, in Macon, Georgia, according to a report in The Union-Recorder.

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Pandemic hasn’t tempered coffee’s popularity

by Amanda Puppo — CEO, MarketReach Inc.

The coronavirus has resulted in more coffee being consumed at home, but convenience services operators need to offer the products people want to boost at-work…

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Micro markets, acquisitions position Treasure Valley Coffee’s rebound

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Micro markets have proven to be the most resilient part of Treasure Valley Coffee's multiple services during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Marriott introduces contactless arrival kiosks, grab-and-go markets

April 6, 2021

Marriott International Inc. introduced a pilot program for contactless arrival kiosks at several select-service hotels, as well as a proof-of-concept for…

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How to integrate e-commerce in convenience services

by John Hickey

An integrated e-commerce solution provides an opportunity to increase sales and to create a positive experience with your brand from a sales, marketing and…

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Harbor Wholesale acquires Rich & Rhine Wholesale

April 5, 2021

Harbor Wholesale, the Lacey, Washington based convenience store wholesale distributor, has acquired Portland, Oregon based Rich & Rhine Wholesale for an…

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Idaho powerhouse Treasure Valley Coffee charges forward

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Treasure Valley Coffee Inc., a multi-service operation based in Boise, Idaho, offers a role model for convenience services providers facing any number of…

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Salt Lake City based Breakroom Choices expands to Phoenix

March 15, 2021

Breakroom Choices, a provider of convenience services in the Salt Lake City area, will have opened 25 micro markets in the Phoenix market by May 1 since the…

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Five Star Food Service expands digital advertising to hundreds of micro markets

March 11, 2021

Five Star Food Service Inc.'s recently announced acquisition of an Owensboro, Kentucky-based franchise group will be expanding its digital advertising…

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Mondelēz International acquires Gourmet Food Holding in Australia

March 9, 2021

Mondelēz International has agreed to to acquire Gourmet Food Holdings Pty. Ltd., an Australian a provider of premium biscuits and crackers, according to a…

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Nestlé USA acquires Essentia Water

March 5, 2021

Nestlé USA has acquired Essentia Water, a functional water brand based in Bothell, Washington, for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release. Essentia…

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Nerd Focus partners with Bill’s Distribution to serve Wisconsin market

March 4, 2021

Nerd Focus, a functional beverage recently acquired by BevUSA, has expanded into Wisconsin, adding to its availability in addition to Texas, New Jersey, Las…

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AHA Sparkling Water introduces 2 flavor pairings

March 3, 2021

AHA Sparkling Water has introduced two flavor pairings: Raspberry + Acai and Mango + Black Tea, which contains 30mg of caffeine, according to a press release.

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Sargento Foods teams with Mondelez on Balanced Breaks Cheese & Crackers

March 3, 2021

Sargento Foods Inc. is teaming up with Mondelez International to combine eight Sargento natural cheese varieties with Ritz, Triscuit and Wheat Thins snack…

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Shekel Brainweigh reports 3% revenue drop in 2020

February 26, 2021

Shekel Brainweigh Ltd., an Israel-based weighing technology provider that has introduced AI-powered self-checkout technology for retailers, reported a 3…

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Who’s afraid of the pandemic? Not this convenience services startup

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The founders of Capital Provisions in Los Angeles have not let the pandemic deter plans to establish a convenience services operation utilizing…

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