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Serve Secures $86 Million to Continue Developing Sidewalk Delivery Robots

Serve Secures $86 Million to Continue Developing Sidewalk Delivery Robots
Serve Secures $86 Million to Continue Developing Sidewalk Delivery Robots
January 06, 2025  |  Investments

Autonomous delivery company Serve Robotics said Monday (Jan. 6) that it secured $86 million in new financing in December. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets
Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets
December 11, 2024  |  Economy

The key takeaway from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday (Dec. 11) is that the pace of inflation pace quickened in November, as reported...

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Yelp Adds AI-Powered Insights to Its Business Reviews
Yelp Adds AI-Powered Insights to Its Business Reviews
December 10, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Online business directory Yelp has debuted several new features, including AI-powered insights to its reviews. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Food Giant Mondelez Reportedly Exploring Hershey Acquisition
Food Giant Mondelez Reportedly Exploring Hershey Acquisition
December 09, 2024  |  Partnerships

Consumer packaged goods giant Mondelēz is reportedly considering a deal to acquire chocolate brand Hershey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Restaurant Bankruptcies Reportedly at Highest Level Since Pandemic
Restaurant Bankruptcies Reportedly at Highest Level Since Pandemic
December 05, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Chain restaurant bankruptcies are reportedly at their highest level since the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Global Retailers Ramp Up Use of AI Shopping Tools
Global Retailers Ramp Up Use of AI Shopping Tools
December 03, 2024  |  Retail

Major retailers worldwide are accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) deployment in stores and apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Consumers Discount Inflation That ‘Meets’ Estimates as Post-Pandemic Housing, Food Costs Soar 25%
Consumers Discount Inflation That ‘Meets’ Estimates as Post-Pandemic Housing, Food Costs Soar 25%
November 13, 2024  |  Economy

Only time will tell if the slight bump in inflation — measured by the latest Consumer Price Index for October and released by the Bureau...

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AI Takes Over Taste Testing and Restaurant Analytics
AI Takes Over Taste Testing and Restaurant Analytics
November 12, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

New artificial intelligence (AI) tools are changing how restaurants analyze customer data, test food safety and even reproduce scents in laboratories. The technologies include a...

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