{"id":7717,"date":"2022-03-09T19:10:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T19:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=7717"},"modified":"2022-03-09T19:10:52","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T19:10:52","slug":"exchange-micro-markets-bring-self-serve-convenience-to-military-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2022\/03\/09\/exchange-micro-markets-bring-self-serve-convenience-to-military-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Micro Markets Bring Self-Serve Convenience to Military Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PhotoDALLAS \u2013<\/strong> Service members can fuel up with better-for-you meals and snacks while staying close to their workplace at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s nearly 150 micro markets.<\/p>\n

Fully automated and contactless, the self-serve markets<\/a> are positioned near Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and Department of Defense civilians working unusual hours or in high-traffic or out-of-the-way areas. Exchange micro markets can be found throughout the continental United States as well as one location at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria in Germany.<\/p>\n

\u201cContactless shopping options are in demand, and the Exchange is excited to offer more self-service convenience for the military communities we are honored to serve,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cMicro markets strengthen the Exchange\u2019s longstanding commitment to \u2018go where you go\u2019 to support mission readiness and resiliency.\u201d<\/p>\n

First introduced in 2014, micro markets are a fast-growing segment with 46 new locations opened in 2021. About 45 additional micro markets are planned to open throughout the continental United States in 2022.<\/p>\n

Offerings vary by location, with most offering fresh salads, fruit and other sustenance options that support a BE FIT lifestyle. Select locations also offer over-the-counter medicines, personal hygiene items and other sundries.<\/p>\n

Micro markets offer a more varied product assortment compared with traditional vending machines. With micro markets, items can be displayed similarly to a traditional convenience store, only with a self-checkout system for contactless convenience. Micro markets at Fort Campbell, Fort Hood and Scott Air Force Base now also accept the MILITARY STAR\u00ae<\/sub> card as the Exchange continues to expand this program.<\/p>\n

Social media-friendly version: <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service offers contactless convenience at nearly 150 micro markets, offering fresh salads, fruit and other healthy meal and snack options to Soldiers, Airmen and Guardians working unusual hours or in high-traffic or out-of-the-way parts of their installation in a self-serve setting. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-20t<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 54th<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.4 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 Service members can fuel up with better-for-you meals and snacks while staying close to their workplace at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s nearly 150 micro markets. Fully automated and contactless, the self-serve markets are positioned near Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and Department of Defense civilians working unusual hours or in high-traffic or […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":7719,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"The #Exchange offers contactless convenience at nearly 150 micro markets, offering fresh salads, fruit and other healthy meal and snack options in a self-serve setting. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-20t. #Military #Army #AirForce #SpaceForce","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[25,315],"tags":[160,149,35,299,39,300],"class_list":["post-7717","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press_releases","category-sfd","tag-aafes","tag-micro-markets","tag-military","tag-services","tag-the-army-air-force-exchange-service","tag-vending"],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","canonical_url":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2022\/03\/09\/exchange-micro-markets-bring-self-serve-convenience-to-military-communities\/","smart_links":{"inbound":0,"outbound":0},"traffic_boost_suggestions_count":0,"meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Exchange Micro Markets Bring Self-Serve Convenience to Military Communities","url":"http:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2022\/03\/09\/exchange-micro-markets-bring-self-serve-convenience-to-military-communities\/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2022\/03\/09\/exchange-micro-markets-bring-self-serve-convenience-to-military-communities\/"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Micromarkets_Image.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Micromarkets_Image.jpg"},"articleSection":"Press Releases","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Marisa Conner"}],"creator":["Marisa Conner"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"The Exchange Newsroom","logo":""},"keywords":["aafes","micro markets","military","services","the army & air force exchange service","vending"],"dateCreated":"2022-03-09T19:10:52Z","datePublished":"2022-03-09T19:10:52Z","dateModified":"2022-03-09T19:10:52Z"},"rendered":"