food and beverages

OpenTable Debuts AI-Powered Concierge for Diners

OpenTable Debuts AI-Powered Concierge for Diners
OpenTable Debuts AI-Powered Concierge for Diners
July 24, 2025  |  ResTech

Restaurant booking company OpenTable has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to make it easier for diners to get answers to common questions and...

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PepsiCo to Streamline Operations Amid Higher Supply Chain Costs
PepsiCo to Streamline Operations Amid Higher Supply Chain Costs
July 17, 2025  |  Earnings

PepsiCo is doubling down on productivity initiatives and brand innovation to offset rising supply chain costs due in part of tariffs amid flat sales in...

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Applebee’s and IHOP to Deploy AI-Powered Tech Support and Personalization
Applebee’s and IHOP to Deploy AI-Powered Tech Support and Personalization
June 20, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Restaurant chains Applebee’s and IHOP will reportedly begin using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for both customer-facing and back-of-house tasks. The chains’ parent company, Dine Brands, is rolling out AI to...

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Costco and Kroger Tap Instacart to Offer Faster Delivery
Costco and Kroger Tap Instacart to Offer Faster Delivery
June 18, 2025  |  Delivery

Instacart says it is introducing new delivery options for some of the country’s biggest grocers. The delivery company announced Wednesday (June 18) new fulfillment options...

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Analysis: Retail Sales Fall as Shoppers Retreat From Big Purchases After Tariff Rush
Analysis: Retail Sales Fall as Shoppers Retreat From Big Purchases After Tariff Rush
June 17, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The tariff-induced spending splurge may have come to an end. In May, retail sales slipped 0.9%, adding to a revised 0.1% decline in April, according...

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Food, Shelter Costs Rise Despite Overall Inflation Cool Down
Food, Shelter Costs Rise Despite Overall Inflation Cool Down
June 11, 2025  |  Economy

The latest reading on inflation shows an overall easing in the pace of price increases. The data released Wednesday (June 11) from the Bureau of...

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Shake Shack Launches Loyalty Program for Online and App Orders
Shake Shack Launches Loyalty Program for Online and App Orders
May 28, 2025  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Shake Shack is set to launch its first loyalty offering through its app and website. The fast-casual restaurant chain rolled out a $1 soda offer...

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From Chips to Trips, Earnings Season Shows Consumer Demand Is Bumpy at Best
From Chips to Trips, Earnings Season Shows Consumer Demand Is Bumpy at Best
April 28, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

For several consumer-facing companies, the best thing that can be said is that households are cautious, or rather outright fearful, with tariffs as the catalyst. ...

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