food and beverage

Competition for Consumers’ Grocery Spending Heats up Among Discount Retailers
Competition for Consumers’ Grocery Spending Heats up Among Discount Retailers
December 13, 2023  |  Economy

After years of trade-down in grocery and discount retailers’ consequent efforts to woo consumers with their food and beverage offerings, the space has grown significantly...

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Automated Food Preparation Expands Amid Consumer Concerns
Automated Food Preparation Expands Amid Consumer Concerns
December 13, 2023  |  ResTech

Autonomous restaurants are increasingly appearing throughout North America, with several new entrants into the space in the past couple of weeks alone, despite consumers’ hesitations....

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Brands Target Consumer Food Spend on Social Media
Brands Target Consumer Food Spend on Social Media
December 12, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Consumers are using social media to buy products, and apparel, beauty, and food and beverage are the three categories they shop the most. A total...

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Holiday Shoppers May Pull Back Spending Despite Strong Black Friday
Holiday Shoppers May Pull Back Spending Despite Strong Black Friday
December 06, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Before the start of the holiday shopping season, market research data suggested there would be generalized cost cutting across all spending categories and demographic groups....

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Consumers Avoid QR Code Menus at Independent Restaurants
Consumers Avoid QR Code Menus at Independent Restaurants
December 05, 2023  |  ResTech

When it comes to QR code menus, consumers are rarely huge fans, and this dislike is more pronounced at independent restaurants. By the Numbers According...

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Shoppers Want Grocery Store Loyalty Programs the Most
Shoppers Want Grocery Store Loyalty Programs the Most
December 04, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Merchants and brands can foster the use of their store and co-branded credit cards by offering consumers rewards programs, special benefits and card-linked offers. Consumers...

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More Men Than Women Order Groceries Online
More Men Than Women Order Groceries Online
November 29, 2023  |  eCommerce

In today’s digital-first economy, online shopping has become increasingly popular across various sectors. However, when it comes to online grocery shopping, there is a gender...

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Kitchen United’s Closure of Kroger Locations Casts Doubt on in-Grocery Restaurants
Kitchen United’s Closure of Kroger Locations Casts Doubt on in-Grocery Restaurants
November 29, 2023  |  ResTech

Kitchen United has shut down its in-Kroger omnichannel food halls, begging questions about the future of new in-grocery-store restaurants. The food service company, which specializes...

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Without Better Tech, Restaurants Could Lose Digital-Savvy Diners, Says Curbit CEO
Without Better Tech, Restaurants Could Lose Digital-Savvy Diners, Says Curbit CEO
November 27, 2023  |  ResTech

As restaurants become increasingly digital, the industry is facing the same challenges that some of the world’s largest businesses faced when they first became reliant...

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