food and beverage

The Weekender: The Star-Spangled Receipt

The Weekender: The Star-Spangled Receipt
The Weekender: The Star-Spangled Receipt
July 04, 2026  |  Retail

Every July, America gathers around the grill, gazes at the sky and asks the same timeless question. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Omaha Steaks Turns Logistics Into Dinner Theater
Omaha Steaks Turns Logistics Into Dinner Theater
July 03, 2026  |  Delivery

Premium food brands have traditionally competed on sourcing, quality and reputation. Today, time is another variable that is becoming just as strategically important. Get the...

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Pizza Needs a Turnaround. America Needs a Slice.
Pizza Needs a Turnaround. America Needs a Slice.
June 20, 2026  |  Retail

Pizza has entered its “It’s not you, it’s me” era, which is ridiculous because it is absolutely us. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Aldi Makes $9 Billion Bid to Become Biggest US Grocer
Aldi Makes $9 Billion Bid to Become Biggest US Grocer
June 18, 2026  |  Retail

German grocer Aldi is launching a major expansion in the United States amid rising food prices, the Financial Times reported Thursday (June 18). Get the...

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Restaurants Can’t Find Workers. AI Says It Can.
Restaurants Can’t Find Workers. AI Says It Can.
May 26, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The restaurant industry solved online ordering, delivery and digital payments. It still hasn’t solved labor. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Starbucks Scraps AI Inventory Tool After Counting Errors
Starbucks Scraps AI Inventory Tool After Counting Errors
May 22, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Starbucks stopped using an artificial intelligence app for counting inventory after finding that the program miscounted and mislabeled items, Reuters reported Thursday (May 21). Get...

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McDonald’s CEO Warns Consumer Sentiment Is Declining
McDonald’s CEO Warns Consumer Sentiment Is Declining
May 07, 2026  |  Earnings

McDonald’s executives warned Thursday (May 7) that consumers are becoming more cautious with their spending as economic uncertainty continues to weigh on household budgets, prompting...

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eCommerce Emerges as Bright Spot Amid Overall Retail Sales Dip
eCommerce Emerges as Bright Spot Amid Overall Retail Sales Dip
March 06, 2026  |  Retail

Consumer spending cooled slightly in January, although strong growth in digital retail channels suggests that the broader trajectory of household consumption remains intact. Get the...

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