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Today in Food Commerce: Alibaba Mulls Freshippo Fundraise; Restaurants Reformat for Off-Premise
January 14, 2022

Today in food commerce, Alibaba mulls a fundraise for its Freshippo grocery chain in China, valued at $10 billion, while retail giants race to overcome grocery shortages. Plus, there’s a look at how frictionless concessions can ease event-goers’ main point of friction. Get the Full...

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Today in Food Commerce: Instacart Launches Meal Hub; Grocers Struggle With Shortages
January 13, 2022

Today in food commerce, Instacart battles restaurant aggregators, while grocery shoppers grow frustrated with empty shelves. Plus, investors back solutions that allow restaurants to take their digital presences into their own hands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Investors Bet Restaurant Apps Beat the Aggregators
January 13, 2022

Today, technologies that can offer restaurants the tools they need to hold their own in the digital ordering space against third-party aggregators are highly in demand among operators, and investors are taking note. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Today in Food Commerce: Square Launches On-Demand Delivery; DoorDash Partners with Girl Scouts
January 12, 2022

Today in food commerce, the Girl Scouts partner with DoorDash for on-demand cookie deliveries, and Just Eat Takeaway leverages its scale to outlast competitors. Plus, food delivery services struggle in the United States to become super apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Today in Food Commerce: McDonald’s Pilots UK Loyalty Program; Albertsons Sees Digital Growth
January 11, 2022

Today in food commerce, McDonald’s launches its MyMcDonald’s Rewards program in 10 restaurants across the North of England, while Albertsons sees digital sales continue to rise. Plus, PYMNTS data reveals how restaurants can best leverage their digital investments to boost spending. Get the Full Story...

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Today in Food Commerce: Grocers Enter Restaurant Space; Deliveroo to Open a Pizzeria
January 10, 2022

Today in food commerce, food delivery service Deliveroo plans to open its own restaurant, and grocers pivot to offer restaurant meals. Plus, Steph So, head of digital experience at Shake Shack, speaks with PYMNTS about the ordering channels key to restaurants’ omnichannel futures. Get the...

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Shake Shack Sees Digital Experience Driven by Dynamic Kitchens
January 10, 2022

2020 saw restaurants rush to become available through digital platforms, and 2021 gave restaurants a glimpse into how digital behaviors might normalize when contagion concerns subside. Now, looking to 2022, restaurant brands are looking to make the digital innovation of the past few years stick,...

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Today in Food Commerce: Subscriptions Take Off; Kroger Opens Virtual Kitchen
January 07, 2022

Today in food commerce, Taco Bell rolls out its subscription program nationwide, while Kroger opens its first location in partnership with Kitchen United. Plus, how restaurant brands are refreshing their digital operations for 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Today in Food Commerce: Coca-Cola Announces Canned Cocktails; NYC Gets Another Restaurant Delivery Marketplace
January 06, 2022

Today in food commerce, grocers woo post-New Year’s health-conscious shoppers, while New York City gets a delivery marketplace that aims to be more restaurant-friendly. Plus, Yuni Sameshima, co-founder and CEO of grocery marketing platform Chicory, talks contextual commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form...