food and beverage

Consumers’ Mid-Inflation Shift to Home Cooking Creates Contextual Commerce Opportunities
Consumers’ Mid-Inflation Shift to Home Cooking Creates Contextual Commerce Opportunities
May 01, 2023  |  Connected Economy

As consumers seek budget-friendly alternatives to dining out, shoppable recipes are catching on, according to Chicory. The contextual commerce platform, which announced last month the...

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Domino’s Sees 13% Pickup Growth as Delivery Dips Amid Inflation
Domino’s Sees 13% Pickup Growth as Delivery Dips Amid Inflation
April 27, 2023  |  Earnings

Domino’s pickup sales rise and delivery falls as consumers seek affordable restaurant options amid inflation. In recent years, the pizza quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant has...

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Hershey Steps up in-Store Marketing as Consumers Expect Deals
Hershey Steps up in-Store Marketing as Consumers Expect Deals
April 27, 2023  |  Earnings

Grocery shoppers’ deal-seeking behavior is requiring brands to step up their promotional efforts, according to Hershey. The snack and confectionery giant shared in a Q&A...

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One in 10 Voice Users Order Coffee via the Technology
One in 10 Voice Users Order Coffee via the Technology
April 26, 2023  |  Voice Activation

As coffee shops look to drive convenience, PYMNTS data reveals voice commerce holds significant potential. By the Numbers Research from PYMNTS’ new study “How Consumers...

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Kroger-Albertsons Merger Presents Brick-and-Mortar Grocery Opportunity for Amazon
Kroger-Albertsons Merger Presents Brick-and-Mortar Grocery Opportunity for Amazon
April 26, 2023  |  Retail

With Kroger and Albertsons’ merger expected to result in the divestiture of hundreds of locations, to meet antitrust requirements, there may be an opportunity for...

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Coca-Cola Says Widening Income Gap Demands Both Premiumization and Affordability
Coca-Cola Says Widening Income Gap Demands Both Premiumization and Affordability
April 24, 2023  |  Earnings

As income gaps become more pronounced globally, Coca-Cola is offering more premium and budget-friendly options. On a call with analysts Monday (April 24) discussing the...

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Three-Quarters of Consumers Order From Aggregators to Skip Meal Prep
Three-Quarters of Consumers Order From Aggregators to Skip Meal Prep
April 20, 2023  |  Aggregators

Time-crunched consumers use restaurant aggregators, but other brands are promising similar convenience without the cost. By the Numbers Research from PYMNTS’ new, exclusive report “Connected...

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Uber Expands Robotic Delivery as Aggregators Seek to Lower Cost
Uber Expands Robotic Delivery as Aggregators Seek to Lower Cost
April 20, 2023  |  Delivery

In an effort to drive customer frequency by lowering costs, aggregators are testing robotic delivery. Uber, for its part, announced Thursday (April 20) that it...

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58% of Restaurant Aggregator Customers Order From the Same Restaurants
58% of Restaurant Aggregator Customers Order From the Same Restaurants
April 19, 2023  |  ResTech

Just as the restaurant industry rebuilt itself, economic uncertainty rose to rechallenge it. Amid inflation concerns and the ever-present threat of a recession, attracting and...

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