food and beverage

Holiday Shoppers May Pull Back Spending Despite Strong Black Friday

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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Restaurants Go All-In on Smart Digital, but Consumers Remain Wary
Restaurants Go All-In on Smart Digital, but Consumers Remain Wary
November 24, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Restaurants are increasingly adopting automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and robots across all areas of operation, but these efforts are not always a surefire hit. A...

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Consumers Brace to Cut Back on Restaurant Dining Over Holidays
Consumers Brace to Cut Back on Restaurant Dining Over Holidays
November 22, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As the holiday season pressures budgets, most consumers plan to reduce their spending on restaurant dining. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence study “The Credit...

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