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Micro Markets constitute a retail sector closely associated with the vending machine industry.
They employ automated self-checkout technology and are commonly found in locations that require unattended payment systems. Micro Markets offer grab-and-go retail environments where customers can purchase products from open shelves, coolers, and freezers.{{Cite web |title=StackPath |url=https://www.vendingmarketwatch.com/365-retail-markets/article/21280886/what-are-micro-markets-and-should-your-business-have-one |access-date=2022-09-27 |website=www.vendingmarketwatch.com|date=15 September 2022 }}
A Micro Markets resembles a modern convenience store but functions as a fusion of vending, foodservice, and refreshment services. They typically consist of open rack displays, refrigerated coolers or freezers, and self-checkout kiosks.
A typical Micro Market generally stocks between 150 and 400 products—a notable contrast to the standard vending machine's capacity of around 40 products.{{Cite journal |last1=Ketzenberg |first1=Michael E. |last2=Geismar |first2=Neil |last3=Metters |first3=Richard D. |last4=van der Laan |first4=Erwin A. |date=March 31, 2011 |title=The Value of Information for Managing Inventory in Vending Machines |url=https://www.namanow.org/images/pdfs/vending/Vending_Revision_03_31_11.pdf |journal=NAMA |pages=4}}