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Today in Food Commerce: Restaurant Robotics Company Announces $81M Series B; Grocery Gains eCommerce Share
March 15, 2022

Today in food commerce, Bear Robotics boosts the total funding for its automated server solutions to $117 million, and data reveal that the share of total eCommerce spending accounted for by grocery is on the rise. Plus, a PYMNTS study shows how digital initiatives can...

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Today in Food Commerce: Uber Launches Bill-Splitting Tools; Instacart Announces New Shopper Features
March 10, 2022

Today in food commerce, Uber Eats announces new features for group orders, and Instacart aims to provide more support to its in-store shoppers. Plus, grocers and restaurants deal with the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Today in Food Commerce: Shake Shack Trials Crypto Rewards; Olo Adds Trip-Tracking Capabilities
March 04, 2022

Today in food commerce, Shake Shack tries rewarding loyalty with cryptocurrency, and Olo adds geofencing features. Plus, robotics company Tortoise announces the launch of its automated mobile vending machines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Today in Food Commerce: Amazon Turns Focus to Grocery; F&B Businesses Remove Russian Brands
March 03, 2022

Today in food commerce, restaurants and grocers respond to Russia, and Kroger looks to personalized rewards to maintain customer loyalty in the face of pricing challenges. Plus, Amazon closes its bookstores to focus more on its brick-and-mortar grocery brands. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Today in Food Commerce: IHOP Prepares for Loyalty Launch; Dutch Bros Looks to Stored Value
March 02, 2022

Today in food commerce, Applebee’s parent company Dine Brands invests in on- and off-premise digital technologies, and Dutch Bros. looks to maximize value from its rewards program members. Plus, Gopuff expands its presence in France. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Today in Food Commerce: Whole Foods Announces Accelerator; DoorDash to Acquire Bbot
March 01, 2022

Today in food commerce, Whole Foods Market launches an accelerator to mentor emerging producers, and DoorDash acquires contactless ordering technology firm Bbot. Plus, Domino’s looks to the pickup channel to weather labor challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Today in Food Commerce: White Castle Taps Back-of-House Automation; Sonic Leverages Order-Tracking Technology
February 28, 2022

Today in food commerce, Jamie Richardson, vice president of marketing and public relations at White Castle, discusses with PYMNTS the importance of back-of-house automation. Plus, Kim Lewis, vice president of integrated marketing communications for QSR chain Sonic, discusses the importance of customer-centric digital tools, and...

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Today in Food Commerce: Instacart Launches New Categories; Dunkin’ Opens Digital-Only Co-Branded Store
February 25, 2022

Today in food commerce, Instacart extends well beyond the grocery category, while grocery retailers struggle with the economic challenges of consumers’ shift to smaller, more frequent online purchases. Plus, Dunkin’ opens a digital-orders-only location. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Today in Food Commerce: ‘Just Walk Out’ Whole Foods Opens; Walmart Offers White-Label, Last-Mile Grocery...
February 24, 2022

Today in food commerce, the first Whole Foods Market with Just Walk Out technology opens its doors, and Walmart takes on food delivery with a new technology partnership. Plus, American Express and Resy launch a reservation drive, and Olo CEO Noah Glass discusses restaurant customers’...