June 26, 2023
Blue Apron CEO: Meal Kits Now Prioritize Long-Term Profitability Over...
As meal kit providers look to weather the challenges of inflation, many have been forced to rethink their business models. Blue Apron CEO Linda Findley tells PYMNTS in an interview...
June 23, 2023
Consumers Turn to Specialty eGrocers to Get Smarter With Splurges
As consumers manage their food budgets in response to inflation, many are turning to specialty and niche eGrocers to be selective about what they splurge on, according to Umamicart Co-founder and CEO Andrea...
June 21, 2023
Bolt and Starship Technologies Partner to Develop Autonomous Deliveries
Bolt and Starship Technologies have partnered to develop autonomous deliveries of meals and groceries. The collaboration brings together Bolt’s experience in offering ride-hailing, micromobility, and food and grocery delivery services and Starship Technologies’ autonomous delivery...
June 20, 2023
Smaller Fast-Casual Chains Take Page From Panera’s Book With Subscriptions
With fast-casual giant Panera Bread continuing to see increased loyalty from its beverage subscription program, smaller fast-casual brands are looking to emulate that success with item giveaway subscriptions of their...
June 20, 2023
Domino’s Takes Tip From 7-Eleven With Pinned-Location Delivery
As Domino’s looks for ways to retain delivery customers’ loyalty in the face of increasing competition from aggregators’ pizza offerings, the chain is making it possible to get food brought to more...
June 20, 2023
How Creators Influence Brands — and Why They Listen
While skinny jeans have been on the outs for a few years, staying trends include the “clean girl” aesthetic and Crocs, according to Gen Z and millennials at least. But...
June 20, 2023
Grab Prepares for Layoffs Amid Slowing Growth
Singapore’s Grab is readying its largest round of job cuts in three years. The ride-hailing and food delivery platform announced Tuesday (June 20) that it was letting go of 1,000...
June 15, 2023
Cava Sees IPO Success While Other Fast-Casuals Take Stock Market...
With the competitive environment for fast-casual chains looking for investors growing more crowded, other brands appear to be suffering from Cava’s success. The fast-casual Mediterranean chain announced its initial public...
June 14, 2023
Gen Z’s Digital Shift Gives Rise to Self-Service College Dining
With the rise in digital ordering and other convenience-focused technologies in recent years, college students increasingly expect to be able to eat what they want, when they want it. In...