food and beverages

New York Court Rules Food Delivery Platforms Must Pay Minimum Wage
New York Court Rules Food Delivery Platforms Must Pay Minimum Wage
September 28, 2023  |  Delivery

The New York State Supreme Court has reportedly ruled that Uber Technologies, DoorDash and Grubhub must pay their food delivery couriers a minimum of $17.96 per hour. The court’s decision...

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Starbucks Expands Pickup-Only Locations as QSRs Adapt for Digital
Starbucks Expands Pickup-Only Locations as QSRs Adapt for Digital
September 22, 2023  |  Retail

As Starbucks rethinks its store concepts with an eye towards the restaurant industry’s digital future, the coffeehouse chain is reportedly opening its first in-airport pickup-only...

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Darden: Restaurant Customers Skip the Fancy Wine Amid Financial Challenges
Darden: Restaurant Customers Skip the Fancy Wine Amid Financial Challenges
September 21, 2023  |  Earnings

As consumers struggle with ongoing budgetary pressures, many are reining in their alcohol spending at nice restaurants by sticking to more budget-friendly brands, Darden Restaurants...

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Consumers Want to Make Restaurant Purchases From a Unified App
Consumers Want to Make Restaurant Purchases From a Unified App
September 20, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

Among consumers who are interested in using a unified everyday app across disparate routines, the lion’s share is interested in being able to make restaurant...

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Cash Back Drives Restaurant Spending for Deal Seekers
Cash Back Drives Restaurant Spending for Deal Seekers
September 19, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As restaurants look to reach new consumers and build loyalty, card-linked offers can go a long way, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. By the Numbers According to...

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Uber and Deliverect Team Up to Streamline Restaurant Delivery Processes
Uber and Deliverect Team Up to Streamline Restaurant Delivery Processes
September 18, 2023  |  Partnerships

Uber has partnered with Deliverect, a ResTech platform that integrates online orders for restaurants and food businesses, to help restaurants improve their delivery operations. The collaboration aims...

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How AI Is Helping Beverages Like Coca-Cola Target the Health Conscious
How AI Is Helping Beverages Like Coca-Cola Target the Health Conscious
September 16, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

We can all appreciate a good Coca-Cola commercial, right? These commercials are a powerful way to get consumers to remember and purchase the beverage. But...

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Kroger and Albertsons Add New Meal Capabilities to Drive Loyalty
Kroger and Albertsons Add New Meal Capabilities to Drive Loyalty
September 15, 2023  |  Retail

In an effort to make their brands more indispensable to consumers’ day-to-day food routines, both Kroger and Albertsons have just announced new meal offerings.  The...

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Consumers Are Increasingly Going to Supermarkets Only to Buy Food
Consumers Are Increasingly Going to Supermarkets Only to Buy Food
September 13, 2023  |  eCommerce

As eCommerce picks away at brick-and-mortar grocers’ share of center-aisle sales, shoppers are increasingly seeing the supermarket as a place to buy just food —...

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