food and beverages

Kraft Heinz Sales Dip as Shoppers Make ‘Smaller Trips’
Kraft Heinz Sales Dip as Shoppers Make ‘Smaller Trips’
February 14, 2024  |  Earnings

From dollar store shoppers to wealthier club store members, consumers are seeking value. So said Kraft Heinz CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera, addressing his company’s 7.1% quarterly sales drop...

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Inflation’s Still With Us as Food and Shelter Were Pricier in January 
Inflation’s Still With Us as Food and Shelter Were Pricier in January 
February 13, 2024  |  Economy

The latest data from the government on consumer prices indicates a bit of weary truth: Inflation’s settled in, seemingly for the long haul. The Bureau of...

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Uber Eats Trails Behind Talabat in Provider Ranking of Aggregators
Uber Eats Trails Behind Talabat in Provider Ranking of Aggregators
February 13, 2024  |  Aggregators

Nothing says true love like getting take out, and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to order out for a date night...

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Misfits Market CEO: D2C Perishables Brands Increasingly Seek Plug-and-Play Fulfillment 
Misfits Market CEO: D2C Perishables Brands Increasingly Seek Plug-and-Play Fulfillment 
February 12, 2024  |  Retail

As direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands increasingly look for ways to cut costs amid ongoing economic challenges, Misfits Market is noting the opportunity to drive more revenue...

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The Automat Is Back, Thanks to the Rise of Self-Service (Again) 
The Automat Is Back, Thanks to the Rise of Self-Service (Again) 
February 03, 2024  |  Automated Retail

Self-service technology is bringing us full-circle — the automat seems to be making a comeback around the world.  The automat, which readers may know only...

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Yelp Unveils AI-Powered Business Summaries
Yelp Unveils AI-Powered Business Summaries
January 30, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Online business review forum Yelp has added more (artificial intelligence) AI-powered search tools. “For years, we’ve leveraged AI to help reduce consumers’ decision paralysis — from spotlighting...

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Switch Bakery Says Flexible Subscription Options Drive Long-Term Loyalty
Switch Bakery Says Flexible Subscription Options Drive Long-Term Loyalty
January 26, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As subscription merchants look to drive loyalty and combat churn, Monterey, California’s Switch Bakery is seeing its Bread Club build long-term relationships with customers by meeting their...

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Chipotle: Rewards Partnerships Drive Visibility, Relevance and Brand Affinity
Chipotle: Rewards Partnerships Drive Visibility, Relevance and Brand Affinity
January 15, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As restaurant brands turn to rewards partnerships to reach new audiences, Chipotle is seeing its efforts in the space keep its products top-of-mind for more...

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Instacart Makes Google Shopping Ads Accessible to Advertising Partners
Instacart Makes Google Shopping Ads Accessible to Advertising Partners
January 09, 2024  |  Partnerships

Grocery technology company Instacart has teamed with Google to make Google Shopping ads accessible to Instacart’s advertising partners.  This collaboration aims to leverage Instacart’s extensive first-party retail media data and closed-loop...

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