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RBI Monitors Prices of Both Competing Restaurants and Grocers

RBI Monitors Prices of Both Competing Restaurants and Grocers
RBI Monitors Prices of Both Competing Restaurants and Grocers
February 14, 2023  |  Earnings

Amid inflation, RBI keeps watch on not just other QSRs’ pricing but grocers’ as well. Restaurant Brands International, parent company of quick-service restaurant (QSR) giants...

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Restaurants’ Efforts to Absorb Inflation Go Unnoticed by Consumers
Restaurants’ Efforts to Absorb Inflation Go Unnoticed by Consumers
February 14, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

PYMNTS research reveals that restaurants’ moves to absorb food price increases are escaping diners’ notice. Amid inflation, restaurants have been keeping price increases low relative...

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Lyft Stock Decline Draws Sharp Contrast to Uber’s Broader Platform Strategy
Lyft Stock Decline Draws Sharp Contrast to Uber’s Broader Platform Strategy
February 10, 2023  |  Ridesharing

The Uber versus Lyft battle illuminates a stark reality as the pandemic recedes: The broader the platform — the more opportunity for users (and drivers)...

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3 in 10 Subscription Services Are Losing Customers to Competitors
3 in 10 Subscription Services Are Losing Customers to Competitors
January 24, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As subscriptions feel the churn, PYMNTS data shows that many are losing ground to competitors. The Context With subscription commerce taking over many of consumers’...

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Retailers Test Resale Market as Ticket to Acquiring Cost-Conscious Shoppers
Retailers Test Resale Market as Ticket to Acquiring Cost-Conscious Shoppers
January 16, 2023  |  Retail

Some clothing firms are mulling creative resale partnerships as economic concerns continue to plague the sector. Slumping sales have clothing merchants, from Big Retail to...

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Main Street Merchants Cling to Price Increases Amid Recession Fears
Main Street Merchants Cling to Price Increases Amid Recession Fears
December 12, 2022  |  Retail

Although inflation has eased from summertime highs, new research shows small merchants still very worried. According to a new PYMNTS study, “Main Street Health Survey...

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Costco Still Betting on Low-Priced Food Despite Softening Sales
Costco Still Betting on Low-Priced Food Despite Softening Sales
December 09, 2022  |  Earnings

Costco continues to lean on low-priced food options to attract shoppers even as performance lags. The bulk discount retailer shared on a call with analysts...

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Study: Price Hikes Top Cost Cuts Among Main Street Businesses
Study: Price Hikes Top Cost Cuts Among Main Street Businesses
December 09, 2022  |  SMBs

Hurting Main Street SMBs have had little choice but to meet inflation with price hikes. PYMNTS analyzed this in the “Main Street Health Survey Q4...

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