November 14, 2023
‘Friends’ Central Perk Coffeehouse Opens as Brands Look for Consumer...
Warner Bros. Discovery is becoming the latest company to open a themed restaurant to deepen consumers’ connection with their brands, bringing a “Friends”-themed coffeeshop to Boston. The first Central Perk...
November 14, 2023
Over a Quarter of Consumers Cite Free Cancellation as Key...
In recent months, the momentum of retail product subscriptions has waned, as consumers grapple with headwinds from economic challenges and a rising cost of living. Yet, within this challenging landscape,...
November 12, 2023
Italian Watchdog Probes Alleged Wine Bottle Price-Fixing Cartel
Italy’s Antitrust authority, the AGCM, has launched an investigation into major wine bottle producers, both local and international, following complaints from Italian winemakers about a suspected cartel influencing the pricing...
November 10, 2023
FTC Takes Nontarget to Court in Robinson-Patman Act Investigation
By:Lisa A. Houssiere, Alyse F. Stach & Matt Schock (BakerHostetler) Reports suggest that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is utilizing the previously dormant Robinson-Patman Act as the foundation for initiating...
November 01, 2023
Software and Payments Give Digital Boost to Premium Spirits Brands
As the alcoholic beverage industry looks to catch up to the digital shift, ReserveBar is seizing on the opportunity that eCommerce presents brands with — to connect premium brands more directly with...
October 13, 2023
Wine Subscribers Seek Out the Personal Touch
As wine subscriptions and other alcoholic beverage services look to secure consumers’ loyalty, products personalization is key, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. By the Numbers For the June edition of “Subscription Commerce...
October 11, 2023
Uber Eats Announces Multi-Store Ordering in Bid for Consumer Loyalty
With leading restaurant aggregators offering roughly interchangeable services, Uber Eats is expanding its capabilities with the addition of Multi-Store Ordering to stand out to consumers. The company announced Wednesday (Oct....
October 10, 2023
Consumers Fuel Uber’s Newest Return Service
Most people consider returns annoying. And by most people, we mean the 79% of shoppers under 30 the National Retail Federation surveyed who consider mail returns to be somewhat or...
October 06, 2023
DRINKS Tech Aims to Enable Alcohol Sales for Any Business
Beyond just integrating alcohol purchasing into grocers and liquor stores’ digital platforms, beer wine and spirits eCommerce provider DRINKS is bringing its technology to merchants entirely outside the beverage category....