A micromarket is the next step beyond traditional vending — a self-service, self-checkout retail space installed within your workplace that gives employees and visitors access to a genuinely wide range of food, drinks and snacks, including fresh and chilled options that a standard vending machine simply can’t accommodate.

Unlike a vending machine, a micromarket operates on an open-shelf, help-yourself basis. Products are displayed openly, scanned at a self-checkout kiosk and paid for via contactless payment — creating a shopping experience that feels far more like a convenience store than a vending machine. The range of products available is virtually unlimited compared to a traditional machine, and with chilled cabinets, ambient shelving and even freezer units available, a micromarket can cater for everything from a quick snack to a full lunchtime meal.

For larger businesses with a significant on-site workforce, a micromarket can genuinely transform the lunchtime and break experience — reducing the need for staff to leave site and creating a social space that benefits morale and productivity alike.