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 engagement.
Tesco Tests in-Store Co-Working Space as Grocers Expand to Nonfood Categories
Tesco, the United Kingdom’s largest grocery chain, is stretching the idea of the supermarket, running a pilot test of an initiative to bring a 3,800-square-foot flexible working space into one of its stores in partnership with office space operator IWG.
Indian Food Delivery Service Swiggy to Acquire Dineout
Food delivery service Swiggy is set to acquire Dineout, an Indian dining and restaurant tech platform. Swiggy, which is also based in India, said Dineout will continue to function as an independent app following the acquisition.
Restaurant Roundup: Jersey Mike’s Trials Drone Delivery; Grubhub Promises New Yorkers Free Lunch
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Jersey Mike’s delivers sandwiches via drones; Wendy’s touts the cross-demographic success of its loyalty program; and Grubhub offers New Yorkers a free meal.
Data Dives Help Restaurants Deliver ‘Soup to Nuts’ Customized Experiences
With restaurants looking to leverage tech to thrive in an omnichannel world, Paytronix CEO Andrew Robbins said digital platforms can drive customer engagement.
Bulk eGrocer Boxed Inks Multiyear Delivery Deal With FedEx
Online grocery platform Boxed, which sells bulk consumables, has entered a multiyear collaboration with FedEx.
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