food and beverage

Foodservice Automation Ushers in the Vending Machines of the Future
Foodservice Automation Ushers in the Vending Machines of the Future
December 21, 2023  |  Vending Machines

Throughout 2023, the automation of food preparation, production and service has been increasingly enabling the creation of more kinds of vending machine experiences, with pies...

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Grocers’ Traditional Self-Checkout Kiosks Made Cautious Comeback in 2023
Grocers’ Traditional Self-Checkout Kiosks Made Cautious Comeback in 2023
December 21, 2023  |  Technology

As new forms of self-checkout expanded across the global grocery industry throughout the year, key players found in 2023 that it is essential to continue...

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Low-Income Tourists Steer Clear of Digital Tools When Picking Restaurants
Low-Income Tourists Steer Clear of Digital Tools When Picking Restaurants
December 18, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

While many consumers use websites and apps to find restaurants when they are traveling, PYMNTS Intelligence found that lower-income consumers tend to hold off. By...

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Travelers Are Willing to Splurge on Full-Price Restaurant Meals
Travelers Are Willing to Splurge on Full-Price Restaurant Meals
December 15, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

While many consumers are looking for ways to pinch pennies amid ongoing financial challenges, PYMNTS Intelligence found that diners are more likely to pay full...

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Chase Announces Grocery Deal as Food Shoppers Demand Cash-Back Rewards
Chase Announces Grocery Deal as Food Shoppers Demand Cash-Back Rewards
December 15, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Chase is targeting consumers’ demand for food deals with new cash-back offers, a move that comes as consumers seek card-linked offers from grocers. The banking company...

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This Week in AI: Healthcare GPTs, EU’s AI Act, the Future of Work
This Week in AI: Healthcare GPTs, EU’s AI Act, the Future of Work
December 15, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

The holidays are approaching, and generative artificial intelligence shows no sign of slowing down. A provisional deal on landmark European Union rules governing the use...

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Darden: Third-Party Delivery Prices Affect Consumers’ Brand Perceptions
Darden: Third-Party Delivery Prices Affect Consumers’ Brand Perceptions
December 15, 2023  |  Aggregators

Full-service restaurant giant Darden is pulling back on third-party delivery to avoid alienating price-sensitive consumers, focusing instead on dine-in and pickup. The company shared Friday...

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2023 Was the Year of Restaurant Loyalty Relaunches
2023 Was the Year of Restaurant Loyalty Relaunches
December 14, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As ongoing financial challenges have continued to constrain consumers’ budgets throughout the year, restaurants have taken the opportunity to rethink the financial incentives they offer,...

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Buy Now Pay Later Helped Boost November Retail and Restaurant Sales
Buy Now Pay Later Helped Boost November Retail and Restaurant Sales
December 14, 2023  |  Economy

The headlines across various media outlets in the wake of the latest retail sales report zeroed in on the fact that the expectations had been...

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