Food, along with water and oxygen, is necessary in order for humans to live. The human race evolved from hunter-gatherers to farmers and ranchers in the span of thousands of years. Early civilization went from being nomadic, moving from location to location in search of sustenance to using agriculture in order to settle down in one location. This is how communities, towns, villages, and eventually entire nations came to be. All of this occurred due to mankind’s insatiable hunger.
Fast forward tens of thousands of years, and that hunger remains. Except now, most of us don’t need to forage or harvest our own food. From humanity’s earliest days to today, one thing remains true: we’re hardy as all get out. If we face a difficult situation, we adapt to it and overcome any obstacle. This has led to a life that’s as enjoyable as it is reassuring. Simply take a look at micro markets.
By their very nature, micro markets are the natural evolution of shops.
Let’s take a look at how micro markets came to be.
From Large Storefronts to Micro Markets
In our nation’s infancy, small mom-and-pop shops and general stores used to be the main place where people could purchase groceries and other home goods. By the early 1960s, however, the behemoth supermarkets began taking over the land. Their massive, warehouse-size shadows continue to loom large over society at large. While these supermarkets offer low prices and large selections, they are often overcrowded and their efficiency levels leave a lot to be desired.
Could you imagine yourself driving to the nearest Walmart during your lunch break to purchase a quick snack? Seems inefficient, right? Micro markets sprouted from the need for efficient shopping experiences. In fact, one can say micro markets are the most efficient shopping experience. Micro markets bring together the efficiency of smaller stores with the selection of large chain supermarkets. Best of all, most micro markets provide self-service options so there will be no need to wait in line while your precious lunchtime fades away, minute by minute.
What Micro Markets Have to Offer
Micro markets can also be seen as the perfect vending option. As opposed to regular vending machines, micro markets offer fresh, regularly restocked items. They bring life to office buildings and other commercial spaces that see high amounts of foot traffic.
Micro markets can stock the following:
- Sodas and other drinks
- Fresh coffee
- Cold foods such as sandwiches, wraps, and yogurt parfaits
- Snacks
Simply put, micro markets provide convenience and selection. They are a reliable source of replenishment for office workers, visitors, and customers alike. If you’d like to capture the efficiency of micro markets in your commercial space, then choose El Paso Snax! Contact us to learn more about what we have to offer. Take part in the exciting future of vending, today!
