Micro Markets News
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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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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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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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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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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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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Performance Food Group completes Core-Mark acquisition
September 2, 2021
Performance Food Group Co. has completed the acquisition of Core-Mark Holding Co. Inc., creating a convenience business within PFG's Vistar segment that…
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Oregon convenience services operator named to Inc 5000 4th straight year
August 26, 2021
Royal ReFresh, formally Royal Vending, in Tigard, Oregon has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing private firms in America for…
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Virtuix releases ‘Paranormal’ for Omni Arena
August 12, 2021
Virtuix, creator of the Omni Arena virtual reality e-sports attraction, has released its sixth game, "Paranormal," for Omni Arena.
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Parlevel, Shekel Brainweigh, Imbera release hubz smart cooler to North America
August 12, 2021
Hubz, a product line specializing in smart, unattended retail points of sale, has announced the North American general availability of its hubz smart cooler…
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Konop Companies celebrates 75th anniversary
August 11, 2021
Konop Companies, a convenience services firm in northeast Wisconsin, recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, according to a wbay.com report.
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Compass Group posts Q3 2021 36.4% organic revenue gain
July 30, 2021
Compass Group PLC, the parent company of Compass Group North America and Canteen Vending Services, reported third quarter organic revenue grew by 36.4%…
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United Natural Foods taps Coca-Cola veteran Douglas as CEO
July 29, 2021
J. Alexander Miller Douglas United Natural Foods Inc. named J. Alexander (Sandy) Miller Douglas chief executive officer and a member of its board of…
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NAMA names 365 Retail Markets’ Joe Hessling board chair
July 28, 2021
Joe Hessling The National Automatic Merchandising Association has elected Joe Hessling, CEO and founder of 365 Retail Markets, as the new chair of the…
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Capitol Coffee to distribute S&D Coffee and Tea
July 27, 2021
Capitol Coffee, a roaster and coffee service provider serving the Carolinas, Virginia, West Virginia and northern Georgia, has signed a distribution agreement…
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