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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...

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Many Restaurant Customers Feel Alienated by QR Code Menus
January 05, 2022

As quick service restaurants (QSRs) put the pedal to the metal on digitization, utilizing new technologies to maximize their speed and convenience, full-service restaurants (FSRs) are challenged to take a more nuanced view of these innovations, called upon to identify which tools will provide additional...

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Restaurant Robotics Shift to Customer-Facing Roles
January 05, 2022

As labor challenges persist indefinitely, restaurants are looking for solutions that automate every step of the process. While self-service kiosks can remove the need for waitstaff for the quick-service occasion, where the consumer wants to grab their food and go, some tech companies are looking...

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Today in Food Commerce: Texas Enacts New Delivery Legislation; Ready-Made Meals Take Hold
January 04, 2022

Today in food commerce, a Texas bill went into effect offering new protections to restaurants on third-party aggregators’ marketplaces, and Starbucks informed employees of new vaccine and testing requirements. Plus, James Walker, CEO of Buyk, discusses the state of ultrafast grocery delivery. Get the Full...