Today in food commerce, Uber partners with two robotic delivery startups to fulfill Uber Eats orders, while PYMNTS data reveal that building trust with online grocery customers takes time. Plus, online grocery delivery startup Buymie raises $7.3 million in new funding. Uber Eats Launches Two...
Today in food commerce, leading United Kingdom grocer Tesco brings flexible office space into one of its stores, while Swiggy plans to buy Dineout. Plus, Jersey Mike’s delivers sandwiches via drone, and Paytronix CEO Andrew Robbins discusses how restaurants are using data-informed customization to drive...
Today in food commerce, Instacart confidentially files with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO), while Gopuff announces its first restaurant brand. Plus, grocery prices continue to skyrocket. Instacart Preps for IPO as Consumers’ Shift to Pickup Threatens Aggregators’ Future...
It’s Thursday, May 12, and the Supreme Court is meeting for the first time today since a draft opinion was leaked about overturning Roe v. Wade. Dow Jones futures are down, bitcoin is plummeting, and five years ago the WannaCry ransomware infiltrated companies around the...
As labor challenges have an increasing number of food service operators turning towards automated solutions, businesses in different countries are facing very different landscapes when it comes to consumers’ readiness for new technologies. Take, for instance, Yo-Kai Express, an autonomous restaurant company with locations in...
Grocery shoppers want to be able to get their groceries quickly and conveniently online without springing for high-cost delivery options. Curbside pickup provides a happy medium, enabling consumers to get their groceries without getting out of their cars while avoiding delivery fees, and without the...
Today in food commerce, Blue Apron turns its focus to growing its audience, while Apple reportedly considers entering the online grocery space. Plus, grocers leverage in-store features to incentivize digital engagement. Grocers Offer In-Store App Features to Boost Omnichannel Shopping Even in-store shopping is now...
Pinterest has launched a Pinterest TV Studio app, a separate platform from its online shopping portal that helps creators livestream videos using multiple cameras, improved editing tools and more, according to a SocialMediaToday report Wednesday (May 4). Pinterest TV Studio is available to select users...
Today in food commerce, Instacart expands its reach in the Great White North, and KFC parent Yum Brands leverages pickup shelves to boost off-premise efficiency. Plus, Chili’s parent Brinker International rolls out new back-of-house technology. Instacart Expands in Canada; Now Can Reach 90% of Households...
