food and beverage

Grocery and Meal-Planning Platform eMeals Acquires RecipeBox
Grocery and Meal-Planning Platform eMeals Acquires RecipeBox
April 11, 2022  |  Acquisitions

EMeals, a meal-planning and grocery platform, has purchased RecipeBox, an app which lets consumers save and organize recipes for easier access, Progressive Grocer reported Monday...

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Today in Food Commerce: Consumers Flock to Walmart; Chili’s Parent Trials Sidewalk Robots
Today in Food Commerce: Consumers Flock to Walmart; Chili’s Parent Trials Sidewalk Robots
April 08, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, PYMNTS data reveal that about two out of three shoppers make purchases from Walmart each month, while a report reveals that...

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For Restaurants, Inflationary Challenges Prompt Menu Creativity
For Restaurants, Inflationary Challenges Prompt Menu Creativity
April 08, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurants continue to deal with soaring food costs, inflation is having an impact on menus. Consider June, when short supply of chicken wings and...

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Restaurant Roundup: Restaurant Automation Takes Over Subway Stations, Sidewalks
Restaurant Roundup: Restaurant Automation Takes Over Subway Stations, Sidewalks
April 08, 2022  |  Restaurant Roundup

A robotic ramen vending machine is coming to Japan’s airports and train stations. Silicon Valley-based technology company Yo-Kai Express announced Friday (April 8) the launch...

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Consumers Shop in Walmart Stores Each Month, PYMNTS Study Shows
Nearly Two-Thirds of Consumers Shop in Walmart Stores Each Month, PYMNTS Study Shows
April 08, 2022  |  Walmart

Walmart’s hold on the United States population may be even greater than you imagined as 64% of consumers report having made an in-store purchase from...

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Today in Food Commerce: Amazon Expands ‘Just Walk Out’ Checkout; Spirits Brands Create RTD Cocktails
Today in Food Commerce: Amazon Expands ‘Just Walk Out’ Checkout; Spirits Brands Create RTD Cocktails
April 07, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, Constellation Brands invests in creating ready-to-drink (RTD) premium cocktails, and DoorDash announces a white-label online grocery partnership. Plus, PYMNTS data reveal...

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Brands Invest in Ready-to-Drink Cocktails as Consumers Opt for at-Home Experiences
Brands Invest in Ready-to-Drink Cocktails as Consumers Opt for at-Home Experiences
April 07, 2022  |  Earnings

While the majority of consumers now feel comfortable going to bars and restaurants, with contagion concerns no longer having the impact on consumer mobility that...

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Brand Recognition Drives Diner Preference, Restaurant Sales
Brand Recognition Drives Diner Preference, Restaurant Sales
April 07, 2022  |  ResTech

When deciding between restaurants, most consumers are not looking to chance it with an unknown entity. Research from the March/April edition of PYMNTS’ Digital Divide...

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Restaurants Need Unified Tech Solutions to Weather Labor Challenges
Restaurants Need Unified Tech Solutions to Weather Labor Challenges
April 06, 2022  |  ResTech

Over the past couple of years, restaurant technology providers have emerged promising a wide range of solutions to restaurant operators to make day-to-day operations flow...

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