food and beverage

Will April’s Dip in Food Prices Give Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers a Break?
Will April’s Dip in Food Prices Give Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers a Break?
May 31, 2024  |  Economy

Inflation’s heady pace may have slowed a bit, but one wonders if a slight decline in food prices will be enough to make the paycheck-to-paycheck...

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Amazon Follows Walmart in Slashing Grocery Prices to Gain Share
Amazon Follows Walmart in Slashing Grocery Prices to Gain Share
May 31, 2024  |  Retail

As Amazon looks to make a dent in Walmart’s share of consumer grocery spending, the eCommerce company is joining the list of retail giants making...

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Amazon Expands Into Online Ordering With Grubhub
Amazon Expands Into Online Ordering With Grubhub
May 30, 2024  |  Partnerships

Amazon announced an expanded partnership with Grubhub to enhance the restaurant delivery experience for its customers. The collaboration allows Amazon customers in the United States...

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70% of Restaurant SMBs Say Convenience Is Top Instant Payments Benefit
70% of Restaurant SMBs Say Convenience Is Top Instant Payments Benefit
May 29, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

While instant payments might seem like an innovation that only big companies would embrace, these types of expenditures are gaining traction with many mom-and-pop eateries....

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Says Many Americans Concerned About High Costs
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Says Many Americans Concerned About High Costs
May 24, 2024  |  Economy

The high cost of essentials like food, rent and mortgages are weighing on many American consumers, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday (May 23). Yellen said the price increases...

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Ice Cream for Dogs: Pet Parents Are Springing for Human-Like Treats
Ice Cream for Dogs: Pet Parents Are Springing for Human-Like Treats
May 21, 2024  |  Retail

Pet parents are splurging on products and experiences that treat their dogs like their human relatives. Ollie, a company specializing in human-grade dog food, announced...

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Three-Quarters of Young Consumers Favor Click-and-Mortar™ Grocery Shopping
Three-Quarters of Young Consumers Favor Click-and-Mortar™ Grocery Shopping
May 17, 2024  |  Retail

Millennials and Generation Z consumers are not satisfied choosing between digital and physical channels to do their grocery shopping — they want it all. By the Numbers...

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CVS Pharmacy Debuts Well Market Brand as Retailers Expand Private-Label Items
CVS Pharmacy Debuts Well Market Brand as Retailers Expand Private-Label Items
May 16, 2024  |  Retail

CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, launched a new store brand for snacks, beverages and groceries. The new Well Market brand features nutrition options, bold flavors, recyclable...

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As Consumers Pause Spending in April, Is Summer Slowdown Looming for Merchants?
As Consumers Pause Spending in April, Is Summer Slowdown Looming for Merchants?
May 15, 2024  |  Economy

It remains to be seen if April will be the pause that refreshes or if consumers will pinch their wallets shut for a longer period, ushering in summer doldrums for...

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