Podcast: Smart markets are rapidly emerging as the next big thing for operators
Host Bob Tullio explores smart markets in this first part of a two-part series for Automatic Merchandiser’s Vending & OCS Nation podcast.
From all indications, Tullio says, smart markets are a game changer. Driven by AI, featuring the security benefits of vending, and the product merchandising power of a micro market, it is no wonder that smart markets are emerging as the next big thing.
Tullio takes a deeper dive, talking to many entrants into the smart market space – big and small. Each is beginning to find their niche in what is almost certain to become a massive opportunity for everyone involved.
You can't tell the players without a scorecard. This podcast is your scorecard for the micro market game.
Featuring Ryan McWhirter of 365 Retail Markets, Elyssa Steiner of Cantaloupe Inc., Evan Jarecki from Gimme, Yang Yu of Micromart and Arthur Siller from Evergreen Refreshments.
Part two of this podcast on smart markets will be available on Tuesday, October 15. Host Bob Tullio will speak with other smart market providers, including Mike DeLazzer, founder of Redbox, now with Instant Retail Systems, Detlev Goedbloed of Structural Concepts, Fred Kahn at Kooick, Guy Moshe at Shekel and more.
Editor's Note: Many of the interviews in this podcast, which includes a post-season baseball theme, were conducted by Bob Tullio for an article that appeared in the August issue of Automatic Merchandiser. Read it here.
Bob Tullio
Bob Tullio is a content specialist, speaker, sales trainer, consultant and contributing editor of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com. He advises entrepreneurs on how to build a successful business from the ground up. He specializes in helping suppliers connect with operators in the convenience services industry — coffee service, vending, micro markets and pantry service specifically. He can be reached at 818-261-1758 and [email protected]. Tullio welcomes your feedback.
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