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Today in Food Commerce: Chicken Wings Get the Robotic Treatment; Walmart Automates Distribution Centers
May 23, 2022

Today in food commerce, Wavemaker Labs and Wing Zone launch Wing Zone Labs, while Walmart announces plans to automate all its regional distribution centers. Plus, PYMNTS data reveal that prices stand between grocers and their would-be subscribers, and Geoff Alexander, president and CEO of Wow...

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Today in Food Commerce: ResTech Companies Leverage Voice Commerce; Chicken Sandwich Wars Return
May 20, 2022

Today in food commerce, Burger King tests out new chicken sandwiches to drive digital sales, while Square integrates with conversational artificial intelligence (AI) company SoundHound. Plus, during a free lunch promotion, Grubhub is flooded with 6,000 orders per minute. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Today in Food Commerce: Uber Announces on-Demand Discount Grocery Delivery; Albertsons Expands Smart Cart Trial
May 19, 2022

Today in food commerce, Uber partners with Grocery Outlet to offer on-demand and scheduled delivery from dozens of the grocer’s locations, while Albertsons adds smart carts to more stores. Plus, SpotOn’s valuation rises to $3.6 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Today in Food Commerce: Uber Eats Delivers via Robots; Online Grocers Struggle to Build Trust
May 16, 2022

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. Get the Full Story...

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Today in Food Commerce: Tesco Trials in-Store Co-Working Space; Swiggy to Acquire Dineout
May 13, 2022

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...

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Today in Food Commerce: Gopuff Launches Pizza Brand; Instacart Gears up for IPO
May 12, 2022

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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PYMNTS AM Radar: IPO Delivered; Digital Credentials; Paycheck to Paycheck; Surcharges No Problem; ICYMI
May 12, 2022

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...

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Consumer Adoption of Food Service Robotics Varies Based on Local Tech Norms
May 10, 2022

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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One in Four Consumers See Curbside Pickup as Top Differentiator for eGrocers
May 10, 2022

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...