As the off-premises boom of the past year has boosted drive-thru traffic to unprecedented levels, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are seeking new ways to meet consumers’ expectations for fast, seamless service. McDonald’s, for example, has partnered with digital signage company Visual Art and tech solutions provider Binary...
Jack Who? Government regulations? Problems? It was mostly smooth sailing for Alibaba as it announced its earnings from the fourth quarter of 2020. Absent from the company’s earnings call was any mention of the company’s founder and former CEO (Jack Ma). The company did address...
National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said blockbuster holiday season retail sales in the final two months of last year illustrated the rebounding economy but were also helped by consumer emotions following a stressful 2020, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete...
Consignment-to-retail pre-owned vehicle marketplace CarLotz said on Tuesday (Feb. 2) that it has opened centers in the Orlando, Florida and Seattle, Washington areas, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Dunkin’ is offering its DD Perks members a free medium-sized coffee with any purchase every Monday through Feb. 22. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...
The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry had a banner year in 2020, as homebound consumers upped their consumption of toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, canned goods, laundry detergent and snack foods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
In today’s top retail news, Amazon Go stores in Seattle are reportedly being equipped with Amazon One palm-reading scanners, while automotive brands are taking control of digital purchasing platforms. Plus, fashion-based small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are getting a new marketplace option. Get the Full Story...
Coinciding with Black History Month, Google is extending the Black-owned attribute to its Shopping tab, building on the initiatives launched across Search and Maps over the summer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Around the country, Restaurant Weeks — where select restaurants in a given city or town offer special menus and deals — are going COVID-friendly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
