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Impossible Foods Notches $300M Investment
May 13, 2019

Ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO), meatless burger maker Impossible Foods said it has notched a $300 million investment in its newest funding round. The raise by the firm, which is backed by celebrities like Katy Perry and Serena Williams, shows the increasing...

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When The Restaurant Becomes A Co-Working Space
May 13, 2019

To provide a space for remote workers to be productive, entrepreneurs are connecting these consumers with restaurants that have empty seats to spare during the day. WorkChew, for instance, allows those who buy a day pass or a subscription to work out of selected restaurants...

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How Retailers Could Turn Smart Vending Into A $15B Market By 2025
May 13, 2019

As technology reshapes the way buyers access goods and services, consumer expectations are moving targets, and merchants that hope to survive can’t afford to fall behind. In the unattended retail space, vending operators are also becoming more aware of the shifting behaviors of their shoppers...

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Smart Vending Machines Are Going Cashless
May 13, 2019

As San Francisco recently became the latest city to outlaw cashless businesses, the future of smart vending and unattended retail may seem uncertain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Big Retail Chains Look Into CBD Offerings
May 13, 2019

To look into cannabidiol (CBD) product lines, executives at top chains such as Target and Walmart have reportedly been meeting with makers of products that are infused with the ingredient. While CBD does not get people high, it does reportedly relieve stress and pain, the...

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Budweiser APAC Eyes $70B Valuation In IPO
May 10, 2019

In a move that brings it closer to an initial public offering (IPO), Anheuser-Busch InBev Group’s Asian business filed an application for a Hong Kong stock exchange listing. The Budweiser Brewing Company APAC Ltd. unit makes, imports and sells more than 50 brands of beer...

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Retail Pulse: The RealReal Takes Omni Approach To New Store; Amazon Go Opens In NYC
May 10, 2019

Online brands are exploring the world of physical retail with brick-and-mortar stores, and this week, fashion eTailers continued to expand their brick-and-mortar footprints in two somewhat different and distant cities — San Francisco and New York. But eCommerce retailers included omnichannel features for their shoppers...

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eTailers Look To Give Instant Coffee A Jolt Via Subscriptions
May 10, 2019

After moving to Oregon, Voila Coffee Founder Kent Sheridan saw a craft coffee culture bubbling up. He fell in love with specialty coffee – so much so that he carried a backpack with all of his coffee equipment: hand grinder, scale and kettle. Trying to...

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Has Eating Local Has Hit A Tipping Point?
May 10, 2019

Consumers, particularly those who are environmentally conscious, love locally-grown food. Better for the planet, better for local farmers and (devotees report) better tasting, “eating local” has become something of a trend in consumption over the last several years. Get the Full Story Complete the form...