April 06, 2023
Half of Restaurant Customers Skip Delivery to Avoid Tipping
PYMNTS research shows tipping might be that one cost too many for restaurant delivery customers. By the Numbers According to data from PYMNTS’ study, “Connected Dining: Rising Costs Push Consumers...
April 05, 2023
Decline in WFH Poses Opportunity for Corporate Catering
With remote work declining, food businesses are seizing the chance to reclaim offices’ meal spending. By the Numbers While most digital activities are becoming more popular, work from home (WFH)...
April 05, 2023
Meal Kit Providers Maximize Convenience to Maintain Loyalty
Amid inflationary pressures, meal kit providers are securing consumers’ loyalty with more convenience and flexibility. Blue Apron, for one, is turning its focus to its lower-effort Heat & Eat meals...
April 05, 2023
Conagra’s Frozen Food Sales Grow as Consumers Seek Cheaper Prepared...
With inflation-concerned consumers seeking less expensive alternatives for quick meals, Conagra’s frozen food sales are rising. Packaged foods giant Conagra Brands, parent company of a wide range of well-known grocery...
April 04, 2023
Online Ordering Platforms Look to Revive Catering for Digital Era
With catering irreversibly changed, digital platforms want to be part of the new normal. Restaurant technology platform Olo announced a partnership Tuesday (April 4) with catering delivery firm DeliverThat to...
April 03, 2023
Boxed, Inc. Files For Bankruptcy Following SVB Collapse
After warning last month that it could declare bankruptcy, eGrocer Boxed has made it official. The company announced late Sunday (April 2) that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...
March 31, 2023
Grocers Woo Higher-Income Consumers With Premium Prepared Foods
With big earners seeking prepared meals at the supermarket, grocers are seizing on the opportunity. By the Numbers Many consumers are looking for quick, convenient meal options at the grocery...
March 31, 2023
Hooters CEO: Rise of Fast-Casual Has Transformed the Restaurant Industry
In Hooters’ four-decade history, the rise of off-premise has marked the industry’s most dramatic shift. The casual dining brand, which has more than 370 locations across the United States and...
March 31, 2023
Walmart and Zenni Optical Say Omnichannel Success Starts With the...
Omnichannel commerce has been a work in progress stretching across decades. Adding digital capabilities to on-premise, brick-and-mortar activities has proven to be a hit-or-miss process. In the past, retailers used...