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As More Baristas Unionize, Starbucks Hires Worker-Relations Specialist to Be Strategy Chief
April 10, 2022

More Starbucks stores have been unionizing, and this has led the company to hire a new strategy chief, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday (April 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today in Food Commerce: Consumers Flock to Walmart; Chili’s Parent Trials Sidewalk Robots
April 08, 2022

Today in food commerce, PYMNTS data reveal that about two out of three shoppers make purchases from Walmart each month, while a report reveals that Chili’s Grill and Bar parent company Brinker International is testing out sidewalk robots for delivery. Plus, James Marcus, partner and...

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Study: 58% of Durable Goods Buyers Used Financing or Lease-to-Own
April 08, 2022

When it comes to buying durable goods, many consumers see just two options before them: going without things that could be necessities, or taking on insecure debt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Today in Food Commerce: Amazon Expands ‘Just Walk Out’ Checkout; Spirits Brands Create RTD Cocktails
April 07, 2022

Today in food commerce, Constellation Brands invests in creating ready-to-drink (RTD) premium cocktails, and DoorDash announces a white-label online grocery partnership. Plus, PYMNTS data reveal consumers’ preference for well-known restaurant brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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FinTechs Take On ‘Utility’ Role, Keep Commerce Flowing Amid Uncertainty
April 07, 2022

FinTechs can be valuable allies in times of crisis. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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Today in Food Commerce: Chipotle Opens Virtual Storefront; Chili’s Delivers via Drone
April 05, 2022

Today in food commerce, Chipotle enables real food purchases with Roblox currency, while Wade Allen of Brinker International talks drone delivery with PYMNTS. Plus, PYMNTS data reveal that restaurants are optimistic about 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Today in Food Commerce: Restaurants See Regional Digital Ordering Differences; Westrock Coffee to Go Public
April 04, 2022

Today in food commerce, PYMNTS data reveal how consumers’ food ordering behaviors vary by region, while coffee company Westrock Coffee gears up to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Plus, a London-based FoodTech startup brings in millions of dollars in seed funding...

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US Motorists Drive Fuel Demand to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Exacerbating Global Shortage
April 03, 2022

The White House promised 180 million barrels of emergency oil towards addressing the crisis of energy supply. But that hasn’t translated into American drivers cutting consumption, the Financial Times said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Today in Food Commerce: Amazon Looks to F&B Subscription Commerce; Chipotle Tests RFID
April 01, 2022

Today in food commerce, Amazon touts its food and beverage subscription box offerings, and Chipotle Mexican Grill tests out radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. Plus, smaller restaurant brands struggle with the challenges posed by inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...