Welcome to ‘Breakroom Market Microscope One’, the first installment of our five-part unattended retail feature, sponsored by Three Square Market.
AUGUST 2018
Over the coming 5 months, we’ll focus on the opportunities for vending operators that are incumbent in the growing micro-markets sector. In each installment, we’ll introduce an industry figure who will share thoughts with you on his or her particular area of expertise. In addition, we’ll give you opportunities to investigate the subject in greater depth, by providing links to further online reading.
We hope you enjoy Breakroom Market Microscope and find it useful.
In Breakroom Market Microscope One, Tony Danna of Three Square Market explains why employees love a micro-market. He says: ‘Fresh, healthy selections, efficiency; convenience and better value for money… What’s not to like?’ Go the whole nine yards with Tony, HERE on Planet Vending.
From The Internet
First, the definition of Micro Market (aka Breakroom Market), according to Wikipedia, is HERE
Applying Category Channels To Grow Your Micro-Market (Kelloggs)
Download a compelling .pdf from one of the world’s leading brand owners, which concludes ‘Micro Markets are a great outlet for those with little time to Eat’. Tony says ‘It’s greeeaaat!’ Click HERE
Micro Markets v Traditional Vending Machines (Kiosk Marketplace.com)
Ever increasing demands on an employee’s time, the expectation of high productivity levels and the requirement to complete deliverables promptly… Corporate life is no picnic, but micro markets have been one of the practical solutions to support this trend and show no sign of going away. as reflected in the rapid growth of the industry. Got time? It’s HERE
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Looking Ahead: Micro Markets And OCS Will Drive Growth (vendingmarketwatch.com)
Micro markets will experience continued growth in the next year in the US. Currently, the majority of operators don’t believe their areas are saturated, which leaves plenty of potential micro market locations to convert. Will the UK follow suit? Food for thought, HERE
Should You Dress Up Your Micro Market? (Mondelez International)
The word from the Foodservice arm of a huge brand: ‘the parameters of micro markets are different than traditional vending or pantry service. Micro markets are flexible, meaning there is no “set” way it should be dressed up. The idea is to create a new, customized experience in the micro market. Customization is key’ Open the lock? HERE
The State of Michigan, US, has legally defined the term Micro Market. (Kiosk Market Place.com)
We can’t see this happening this side of the pond – what do you think? See what they say about it HERE
How a Breakroom Market can benefit your business (Three Square Market)
– A few words from our Sponsors, Three Square Market, as they explain how this new trend in refreshment solutions can benefit your customers’ businesses. And if they benefit, you can be sure that operators will reap the rewards too… HERE
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Micro Market or Cafeteria? (Vendingmarketwatch)
Still need convincing why every vending operator has a chance to increase revenue and profit by adding to your product and service portfolio? Have a read of this HERE
Micromarkets in Poland (Planet Vending)
Teletorium from Poland has launched the first micro market of its kind in Europe. It essentially works like an online shop with immediate delivery – and it’s running completely on vending machines. Read more HERE
Free Food as a perk? (EXOS)
There’s debate about whether businesses should be offering free snacks and drinks during the day to employees. Would you change your job for a free Cupcake or Cuppa? HERE
That’s all folks!
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We’ll be back on Friday, September 21 when once again, we’ll put Breakroom Markets under the microscope.
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