Food And Beverage news and trends

eCommerce Emerges as Bright Spot Amid Overall Retail Sales Dip
Retail // March 06, 2026

Consumer spending cooled slightly in January, although strong growth in digital retail channels suggests that the broader trajectory of household consumption remains intact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Consumers Keep Filling Carts as Instacart Expands Its Grocery Tech Reach
Earnings // November 10, 2025

The appetite for digital grocery shopping continues to grow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

Instacart Rolls Out New AI Solutions for Grocery Stores
Artificial Intelligence // November 04, 2025

Instacart launched artificial intelligence tools aimed at “grocers of all sizes,” according to a Tuesday (Nov. 4) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Consumers Stay Resilient as Inflation Pushes Shelter and Food Prices Higher
Economy // October 24, 2025

The first inflation data since the start of the October government shutdown offered the clearest signal in weeks on how prices continue to shape household behavior. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
Boomers Lead Gen Z in Impulse Buys From Influencers

July 24, 2025
Social media influencers captivate audiences and drive purchases for more than half of consumers in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

Product Shortages Hit Nearly Half of US Shoppers

July 23, 2025
Global trade policy, long an abstract debate, now directly impacts the pocketbooks and grocery carts of consumers in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

How Hardee’s Largest Franchisee Uses AI to Serve Up Efficiency and Profits

May 23, 2025
The largest Hardee’s franchisee in the United States is harnessing artificial intelligence and data-driven insights to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, which are key drivers of success in the fast-paced...

Retail Sales Muted in April as Front-Loading Fatigue Sets In

May 15, 2025
Consumer spending, the key engine of the economy in the United States, is in danger of stalling. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Quick Reads
McDonald’s CEO Warns Consumer Sentiment Is Declining

May 07, 2026
McDonald’s executives warned Thursday (May 7) that consumers are becoming more cautious with their spending as economic uncertainty continues to weigh on household budgets, prompting more diners to seek out low-priced meals and discounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Instacart Rolls Out New AI Solutions for Grocery Stores

November 04, 2025
Instacart launched artificial intelligence tools aimed at “grocers of all sizes,” according to a Tuesday (Nov. 4) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Amazon Courts Bargain Hunters With New Private Grocery Label

October 01, 2025
Amazon is merging two of its private-label brands to attract bargain-hunting grocery shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Upshop Targets Grocery’s $473 Billion Waste Problem

September 29, 2025
Upshop, a food-retailer-focused software-as-a-service platform, debuted a “unified” operating system for grocers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...