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Workers Facing ‘Lunchflation’ As They Return to Their Offices
Workers Facing ‘Lunchflation’ As They Return to Their Offices
March 23, 2022  |  Economy

Square on Wednesday (March 23) released data that shows workers who are returning to their offices after two years at home because of the COVID-19...

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Today in Food Commerce: McDonald’s Partners With Just Eat Takeaway; DC Sues Grubhub
Today in Food Commerce: McDonald’s Partners With Just Eat Takeaway; DC Sues Grubhub
March 22, 2022  |  ResTech

Today in food commerce, the District of Columbia sues Grubhub for alleged misleading claims, and McDonald’s signs a long-term strategic partnership with Just Eat Takeaway....

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Payfare Increases Fuel Cashback for DoorDash Drivers to 10%
Payfare Increases Fuel Cashback for DoorDash Drivers to 10%
March 22, 2022  |  Delivery

Payfare, the FinTech that allows instant payouts and digital banking solutions for the gig economy, has increased fuel purchase rewards for DoorDash workers in the...

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Today in Retail: FedEx Raises Prices as Package Volume Slows; Car Buyers Need to Be Engaged
Today in Retail: FedEx Raises Prices as Package Volume Slows; Car Buyers Need to Be...
March 18, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, Sycamore Partners is considering buying U.K. fashion retailer Ted Baker, while GameStop is adding rewards club members at brisk pace as it...

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Major Grocery Retailers Shift Focus Away From Inflation With Net-Zero Store PR
Major Grocery Retailers Shift Focus Away From Inflation With Net-Zero Store PR
March 17, 2022  |  Retail

As grocers see inflation rise to its highest point in 40 years, and as supply chain and labor issues pile on additional challenges, leaders in...

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Retailers Pull Back as Shoppers Tighten Wallets
Retailers Pull Back as Shoppers Tighten Wallets
March 17, 2022  |  Retail

Shoppers are showing the power of the pocketbook by rebuffing efforts by some apparel retailers and department stores to raise their prices as inflation continues...

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Inflation Inflicts Damage as Even High Earners Find it Tough to Make Ends Meet
Inflation Inflicts Damage as Even High Earners Find it Tough to Make Ends Meet
March 17, 2022  |  Economy

Buckle up for a wild show as COVID exits stage left while a new villain — inflation — swoops in from all sides, weakening the...

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Instacart Fees Up 24% in January YoY; CEO ‘Worried’ Inflation May Push Them Higher
Instacart Fees Up 24% in January YoY; CEO ‘Worried’ Inflation May Push Them Higher
March 16, 2022  |  Delivery

Instacart is facing steep challenges with rising inflation making food more expensive, according to a Bloomberg report. Many kinds of meals are getting more expensive,...

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Airline Stocks Get Bounce From Strong Booking Trends That Defy War, COVID-19 and Cost
Airline Stocks Get Bounce From Strong Booking Trends That Defy War, COVID-19 and Cost
March 15, 2022  |  Travel Payments

Airplanes have a primary function: the ability to go up and down. So it is with the outlook for air travel in 2022 —one week...

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