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Amazon Unveils Strategy to Ensure Timely Holiday Delivery

Amazon Unveils Strategy to Ensure Timely Holiday Delivery
Amazon Unveils Strategy to Ensure Timely Holiday Delivery
October 25, 2021  |  Supply Chain

Continued investment in transportation capabilities, as well as nearly a year of planning, has prepared Amazon to tackle the holiday delivery season, according to a...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Burger King Goes Paperless; Kroger’s Meal Sales Soar
Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Burger King Goes Paperless; Kroger’s Meal Sales Soar
October 25, 2021  |  ResTech

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Kroger’s meal solutions business passes $1 billion in annual revenues, and Burger King’s shift to digital coupons risks...

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Rand Paul Wonders if Crypto Will Become World Reserve Currency
Rand Paul Wonders if Crypto Will Become World Reserve Currency
October 25, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Senator Rand Paul is wondering whether cryptocurrency could dethrone the dollar as the world’s reserve currency as it continues to grow in popularity. Get the...

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Next-Gen Food Carts Gear up to Take Over City Streets
Next-Gen Food Carts Gear up to Take Over City Streets
October 25, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

With the rise in off-premise digital ordering, restaurants and coffee shops are rethinking their formats. Brands are experimenting with ghost kitchens, robotic kiosks, physical locations...

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Bakkt Stock Nears $25 Per Share After Mastercard Crypto Team-Up
Bakkt Stock Nears $25 Per Share After Mastercard Crypto Team-Up
October 25, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Digital asset platform Bakkt saw its stock jump significantly Monday (Oct. 25) in the wake of its collaboration with Mastercard that gives cryptocurrency access to...

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Kroger’s Home Chef Sales Soar as Consumers Seek Alternative to Increasingly Costly Restaurant Delivery 
Kroger’s Home Chef Sales Soar as Consumers Seek Alternative to Increasingly Costly Restaurant Delivery 
October 25, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Consumers increasingly expect simple, convenient ways to get their food needs met, but most are not willing to bear the cost of on-demand restaurant delivery...

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New Study: Checkout Frictions Rise as Some Merchants Pull Back on Value-Adds
New Study: Checkout Frictions Rise as Some Merchants Pull Back on Value-Adds
October 25, 2021  |  Retail

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Walmart+ Offers Cash-Back Promo for New Members
Walmart+ Offers Cash-Back Promo for New Members
October 25, 2021  |  Walmart

People who sign up for Walmart+ on Monday (Oct. 25) will get $9.95 cash-back that can be used to offset the customer’s next online order,...

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43% of US Adults Interested In BNPL for ‘Big Ticket’ Travel, Home Repair, Medical Purchases
43% of US Adults Interested In BNPL for ‘Big Ticket’ Travel, Home Repair, Medical Purchases
October 25, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are gaining the interest of consumers — but more importantly, the payment option is finding widespread use. Get the...

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