convenience

Convenience Drives Non-Cash Users to Pay With Card
Convenience Drives Non-Cash Users to Pay With Card
April 19, 2024  |  Payment Methods

For consumers no longer carrying wallets full of cash, ease and convenience are top of mind, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. By the Numbers The June 2023...

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The Automat Is Back, Thanks to the Rise of Self-Service (Again) 
The Automat Is Back, Thanks to the Rise of Self-Service (Again) 
February 03, 2024  |  Automated Retail

Self-service technology is bringing us full-circle — the automat seems to be making a comeback around the world.  The automat, which readers may know only...

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Nearly 3 in 4 Shoppers Rely on Installment Plans to Control Holiday Spending
Nearly 3 in 4 Shoppers Rely on Installment Plans to Control Holiday Spending
October 10, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Accounting for nearly 20% of annual retail sales, the holiday season, which spans November and December, is a critical period for both merchants and consumers. ...

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Conagra Sees Consumers Shift Away From Ready-to-Eat Toward Cooking
Conagra Sees Consumers Shift Away From Ready-to-Eat Toward Cooking
October 06, 2023  |  Retail

Amid ongoing financial challenges, Conagra Brands is seeing consumers’ desire to save on food spending finally outweigh their demand for convenience, with a shift towards...

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37% of Consumers Say Cost a Factor in Buying Ready-to-Eat Meals Over Takeout
37% of Consumers Say Cost a Factor in Buying Ready-to-Eat Meals Over Takeout
September 07, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

With the advent of remote work, limited time and the increasing demand for convenience, ready-to-eat meals have experienced a surge in popularity among consumers.  Cost,...

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College Students Want More From The Dining Hall Than Food
College Students Want More From The Dining Hall Than Food
September 01, 2023  |  ResTech

As students return to college and university campuses for their fall semesters, PYMNTS research reveals that today’s young consumers demand more options than just traditional...

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Walmart Partners with Wing to Expand Drone Delivery in Dallas
Walmart Partners with Wing to Expand Drone Delivery in Dallas
August 24, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart has partnered with Alphabet-owned on-demand drone delivery provider Wing to expand its drone delivery services to customers in the Dallas metro area. This collaboration aims to enhance convenience...

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To Compete With eCommerce, Physical Stores Need to Act More Like Online Retailers
To Compete With eCommerce, Physical Stores Need to Act More Like Online Retailers
January 12, 2023  |  Retail

For retailers facing stiff competition from online foes, innovation has become mandatory. Fresher standards for online shopping that emphasize efficiency, convenience and payment choice have...

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Air Travel’s Next Upgrade Is Checking In at the Mall
Air Travel’s Next Upgrade Is Checking In at the Mall
December 14, 2022  |  Transportation

Air travel may have rebounded, but the process of actually catching a flight has not. From parking to check-in to baggage, security and boarding, this...

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