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Community.com, Artifact and Substack Creating Next-Gen Social Platforms Around Text

Community.com, Artifact and Substack Creating Next-Gen Social Platforms Around Text
Community.com, Artifact and Substack Creating Next-Gen Social Platforms Around Text
April 25, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Rising next-gen social engagement platforms are not on the metaverse or Web3 but rather simplified and streamlined text-based apps that draw together like-minded users and...

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McDonald’s Sees Diners Choose QSRs as Price Sensitivity Rises
McDonald’s Sees Diners Choose QSRs as Price Sensitivity Rises
April 25, 2023  |  Earnings

As consumers increasingly strain under restaurant inflation, they choose lower-priced fast food options, McDonald’s noted. On a call with analysts Tuesday (April 25) discussing the...

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Delivery Services Leverage Discounts and Subscriptions to Retain Price-Sensitive Customers
Delivery Services Leverage Discounts and Subscriptions to Retain Price-Sensitive Customers
April 24, 2023  |  Delivery

As aggregators look to maintain customer frequency amid inflation, affordability is key. In fact, many consumers are engaging with restaurant delivery services more specifically because...

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2023 Looms as Banner Year for eInvoicing in the US
2023 Looms as Banner Year for eInvoicing in the US
April 24, 2023  |  Payment Methods

The pivot toward electronic invoicing — and away from paper — will get a significant tailwind this year in the United States. The Federal Reserve...

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Swiping Right on Personalization: How an Ex-Tinder CEO Is Growing an Online Nursery Business 
Swiping Right on Personalization: How an Ex-Tinder CEO Is Growing an Online Nursery Business 
April 24, 2023  |  eCommerce

Plant enthusiasts, gardeners and landscapers consider visiting a nursery in person as a necessity when it comes to selecting plants, shrubs, and trees. It allows...

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Restaurants Seek New Tech Partnerships to Drive Digital Sales
Restaurants Seek New Tech Partnerships to Drive Digital Sales
April 21, 2023  |  ResTech

This week in restaurants, Nathan’s Famous taps ghost kitchens, and USHG launches new loyalty apps.  Quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain Nathan’s Famous announced Wednesday (April 19) a partnership with virtual...

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Online Grocery Is a Blessing and a Curse for Walmart
Online Grocery Is a Blessing and a Curse for Walmart
April 21, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart’s online grocery sales growth could take a toll on the rest of the business. The megaretailer, the largest grocer in the world, shared in...

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Drumbeat of GPT Announcements Seek to Transform Commerce and Payments  
Drumbeat of GPT Announcements Seek to Transform Commerce and Payments  
April 21, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Not all that long ago, “generative” and “AI” were words unlikely to find their way into your everyday conversations. But this is 2023. To that...

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