food and beverage

Card Networks and Issuers See Restaurant Booking Platforms as Top-of-Wallet Opportunity
Card Networks and Issuers See Restaurant Booking Platforms as Top-of-Wallet Opportunity
October 04, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Dining out is getting more expensive. Consumers continue to spend on their cards, but the pace may be pressured. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Food Delivery Platform HungryPanda Raises $55 Million to Fuel US Expansion
Food Delivery Platform HungryPanda Raises $55 Million to Fuel US Expansion
September 30, 2024  |  Investments

HungryPanda raised $55 million to help expand its Asian food delivery service in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Retail Sales Preview: Will July’s Consumer Spending Momentum Continue?
Retail Sales Preview: Will July’s Consumer Spending Momentum Continue?
September 16, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

On Tuesday (Sept. 17), we’ll find out if the July surge in consumer spending — as measured via unadjusted retail sales — has amounted to...

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Starbucks Looks to Its Roots for a Brand Refresh
Starbucks Looks to Its Roots for a Brand Refresh
September 13, 2024  |  Retail

In recent months, Starbucks has grappled with operational and financial challenges, compounding its struggle to maintain market dominance. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Mixed Signals: Inflation Slows to 3-Year Low, Yet Essential Costs Rise
Mixed Signals: Inflation Slows to 3-Year Low, Yet Essential Costs Rise
September 11, 2024  |  Economy

The pace of price increases overall is slowing. But the costs of some key essentials remain stubbornly high, and they ticked higher in August. Get...

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McDonald’s To Experiment With ‘Digital Ordering Stations’
McDonald’s To Experiment With ‘Digital Ordering Stations’
September 11, 2024  |  Unattended Retail

McDonald’s is reportedly launching a series of digital ordering stations that provide cashierless checkout options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Amazon Debuts Discounts and Private Label for Grocery Customers
Amazon Debuts Discounts and Private Label for Grocery Customers
September 10, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon introduced grocery discounts for Prime members at Amazon Fresh and a new private-label brand called Amazon Saver. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Cantaloupe Expands Self-Service Commerce Capabilities With SB Software Acquisition
Cantaloupe Expands Self-Service Commerce Capabilities With SB Software Acquisition
September 09, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Cantaloupe, a global provider of self-service commerce technology, expanded its capabilities and market reach by acquiring SB Software, a provider of vending and coffee management...

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TikTok Turns the Grocery Store Into a Vacation Destination
TikTok Turns the Grocery Store Into a Vacation Destination
September 07, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers increasingly turn to TikTok for travel inspiration, a viral trend, grocery store tourism, has many seeing the supermarket as a cultural destination. Get...

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