Micro Markets News
Urban Value to roll out AI-powered Smart Store Coolers
May 30, 2025
Urban Value Corner Store is set to roll out its Smart Store Coolers this summer, introducing an AI-powered, self-service retail experience to residential…
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires Heart of Georgia Vending
May 28, 2025
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Heart of Georgia Vending, a Georgia-based vending services company. The transaction marks the third acquisition for…
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Donatos Pizza to launch fully autonomous restaurant at Columbus Airport
May 27, 2025
Donatos Pizza will launch its first fully autonomous pizza restaurant this June at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
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365 Retail Markets intros modular smart store additions
May 23, 2025
365 Retail Markets, a provider of unattended retail technology, has launched modular smart store options designed to enhance its PicoCooler Vision product…
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires key markets from Premium Solutions
May 19, 2025
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired key operating markets from Premium Solutions.
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Pritzker Hageman investigates Listeria outbreak linked to Fresh & Ready Foods
May 15, 2025
The food safety law firm Pritzker Hageman, P.A., is investigating a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks distributed by…
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires PB&J Vending, expanding Atlanta presence
May 15, 2025
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired PB&J Vending, a Metro Atlanta-based refreshment services provider, according to a press release. The move aims…
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365 Retail Markets introduces MarketSight loss prevention for MM6 Mini Kiosks
May 12, 2025
365 Retail Markets, a company specializing in unattended retail technology, has launched MarketSight, an anti-theft add-on for its MM6 Mini kiosks, according…
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Cantaloupe partners with Carnival Cruise Line for Celebration Key dining
May 12, 2025
Cantaloupe, Inc. and Carnival Cruise Line have partnered to implement Cantaloupe's point-of-sale technology at Carnival's exclusive destination, Celebration…
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NBA playoffs drive adoption of cashierless retail in stadiums
May 5, 2025
As the NBA playoffs progress, stadiums are increasingly implementing cashierless grab-and-go technology to enhance concession sales by reducing wait times…
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Coca-Cola to close Napa bottling plant, 135 jobs affected
April 25, 2025
Coca-Cola will permanently close its bottling plant in American Canyon, Napa County, by June 30, impacting 135 jobs, according to a San Francisco Chronicle…
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Cashless payments dominate self-service retail, Cantaloupe report finds
April 24, 2025
A report from Cantaloupe, Inc. indicates a significant shift towards cashless payments in self-service retail. The company's 2025 Micropayment Trends Report…
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Cantaloupe launches Go Micro Kiosk for micro markets
April 15, 2025
Cantaloupe Inc. has launched its self-service micro market kiosk, the Go Micro. Designed for affordability and versatility, the compact kiosk aims to lower the…
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Healthy Smart Mart promotes micro markets as superior to traditional vending
April 14, 2025
Healthy Smart Mart has launched an initiative aimed at educating aspiring entrepreneurs on the benefits of micro markets compared to traditional vending…
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365 Retail Markets updates 365Pay app for enhanced user experience
March 26, 2025
365 Retail Markets has released a refreshed version of its 365Pay app, featuring a redesigned layout and improved user engagement capabilities, according to a…
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Elevate Vending among veteran-owned businesses selected for PenFed accelerator program
March 19, 2025
Elevate Vending, founded by U.S. Air Force veteran Nicholas Grillo, has been selected to participate in the PenFed Foundation's Veteran Entrepreneur Program's…
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Kepak Foods launches ‘Grab a Bite’ brand for out-of-home food sector
March 18, 2025
Kepak Foods Division has introduced "Grab a Bite," a brand designed to provide hot, ready-to-serve food options for the out-of-home market, according to a…
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Five Star Breaktime Solutions expands Louisiana, Texas footprint
March 14, 2025
Five Star Breaktime Solutions, a provider of unattended food and beverage solutions, has acquired the Canteen franchise of Wilmore Snack Sales, a family-owned…
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North Dakota sees first Amazon 'Just Walk Out' convenience store
March 12, 2025
Enerbase Cooperative Resources has opened the Midwest's first convenience store utilizing Amazon's "Just Walk Out" technology at its new South Broadway Cenex…
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Velcrokid vending machines bring treats, toys to Texas
February 25, 2025
Velcrokid, a cafe that recently opened in Lewisville, Texas, combines a Japanese-style vending machine experience with an art gallery aesthetic, offering sweet…
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