food and beverage

Consumers Are Fed Up With Tipping and Take to Social Media to Prove It
Consumers Are Fed Up With Tipping and Take to Social Media to Prove It
June 03, 2024  |  Economy

Social media offers a running commentary on consumer sentiment and serves as a barometer of backlash. It may be the case that tiplflation is pushing...

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Walmart Extends InHome Delivery Service to 10 Million More Households
Walmart Extends InHome Delivery Service to 10 Million More Households
May 31, 2024  |  Delivery

Walmart is now offering an additional 10 million households the opportunity to have groceries and everyday essentials delivered to their doorstep, garage or kitchen. The...

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Will April’s Dip in Food Prices Give Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers a Break?
Will April’s Dip in Food Prices Give Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers a Break?
May 31, 2024  |  Economy

Inflation’s heady pace may have slowed a bit, but one wonders if a slight decline in food prices will be enough to make the paycheck-to-paycheck...

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Amazon Follows Walmart in Slashing Grocery Prices to Gain Share
Amazon Follows Walmart in Slashing Grocery Prices to Gain Share
May 31, 2024  |  Retail

As Amazon looks to make a dent in Walmart’s share of consumer grocery spending, the eCommerce company is joining the list of retail giants making...

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Amazon Expands Into Online Ordering With Grubhub
Amazon Expands Into Online Ordering With Grubhub
May 30, 2024  |  Partnerships

Amazon announced an expanded partnership with Grubhub to enhance the restaurant delivery experience for its customers. The collaboration allows Amazon customers in the United States...

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70% of Restaurant SMBs Say Convenience Is Top Instant Payments Benefit
70% of Restaurant SMBs Say Convenience Is Top Instant Payments Benefit
May 29, 2024  |  Faster Payments

While instant payments might seem like an innovation that only big companies would embrace, these types of expenditures are gaining traction with many mom-and-pop eateries....

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Says Many Americans Concerned About High Costs
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Says Many Americans Concerned About High Costs
May 24, 2024  |  Economy

The high cost of essentials like food, rent and mortgages are weighing on many American consumers, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday (May 23). Yellen said the price increases...

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Ice Cream for Dogs: Pet Parents Are Springing for Human-Like Treats
Ice Cream for Dogs: Pet Parents Are Springing for Human-Like Treats
May 21, 2024  |  Retail

Pet parents are splurging on products and experiences that treat their dogs like their human relatives. Ollie, a company specializing in human-grade dog food, announced...

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Three-Quarters of Young Consumers Favor Click-and-Mortar™ Grocery Shopping
Three-Quarters of Young Consumers Favor Click-and-Mortar™ Grocery Shopping
May 17, 2024  |  Retail

Millennials and Generation Z consumers are not satisfied choosing between digital and physical channels to do their grocery shopping — they want it all. By the Numbers...

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