food and beverages

Restaurants Weigh Margin-Boosting Benefits of Digital-Only Locations
Restaurants Weigh Margin-Boosting Benefits of Digital-Only Locations
October 25, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurant brands around the world look to boost margins, many are turning to kiosks to dramatically reduce their labor needs. Quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant...

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Restaurant Powerhouses Turn Focus to Cult Sweet Treats Brands
Restaurant Powerhouses Turn Focus to Cult Sweet Treats Brands
October 21, 2022  |  Restaurant Roundup

Quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant McDonald’s is looking to drive sales by teaming up with sweet treat brand Krispy Kreme, exploring selling the latter’s donuts at...

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The Data Point: 56% of Consumers Bought Food Online in April, Up 9% Over March
The Data Point: 56% of Consumers Bought Food Online in April, Up 9% Over March
June 13, 2022  |  Connected Economy

People are undoubtedly back outside, soaking up sunshine and enjoying the sensation of not breathing through a paper mask. Some slowed their online activities in...

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Mobile Ordering Comes to Baseball Stadiums Across the Country
Mobile Ordering Comes to Baseball Stadiums Across the Country
April 11, 2022  |  Mobile Commerce

Baseball season began last week, and from the West Coast to the East, stadiums are approaching this year with a fresh focus on the concessions...

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South African Strauss & Co. to Host NFT Auction for Fine Wines
South African Strauss & Co. to Host NFT Auction for Fine Wines
April 11, 2022  |  NFTs

Strauss & Co., the South African auction house, has partnered with five of the country’s wineries to offer fine wine non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to the...

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Gopuff, BurgerFi Team on a Pilot Meal Delivery Program
Gopuff, BurgerFi Team on a Pilot Meal Delivery Program
March 22, 2022  |  Aggregators

When it comes to ordering meal delivery, consumers have plenty of options, from leading third-party aggregators to smaller, regional players to restaurants that offer in-house...

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Major Grocery Retailers Shift Focus Away From Inflation With Net-Zero Store PR
Major Grocery Retailers Shift Focus Away From Inflation With Net-Zero Store PR
March 17, 2022  |  Retail

As grocers see inflation rise to its highest point in 40 years, and as supply chain and labor issues pile on additional challenges, leaders in...

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Grocery Roundup: Getir Valuation Rises to $11.8B; Instacart Announces Shoppable Recipes
Grocery Roundup: Getir Valuation Rises to $11.8B; Instacart Announces Shoppable Recipes
March 17, 2022  |  Retail

Funds continue to pour in for ultrafast grocery in spite of the economic challenges of the model. On Thursday (March 17), Turkish 10-minute grocery delivery...

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DoorDash Buying Contactless Ordering Firm Bbot
DoorDash Buying Contactless Ordering Firm Bbot
March 01, 2022  |  Acquisitions

DoorDash is set to acquire Bbot, a contactless ordering and payment technology provider, for an undisclosed amount, the food delivery giant said in a press...

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