food and beverage

Amazon Counters Walmart’s Grocery Lead With Third-Party Delivery Play
Amazon Counters Walmart’s Grocery Lead With Third-Party Delivery Play
September 06, 2024  |  Retail

As Amazon looks to shrink Walmart’s lead in food, the eCommerce giant is expanding its presence in third-party grocery delivery. Consumers in the Seattle area...

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Inflation Cools, but Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Still Feel the Heat
Inflation Cools, but Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Still Feel the Heat
September 02, 2024  |  Economy

The reality is that inflation is cooling. But perception, as they say, is reality. As captured in a PYMNTS Intelligence report in August, the reality...

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Cantaloupe Introduces Self-Service Commerce Solution for Hospitality Suites
Cantaloupe Introduces Self-Service Commerce Solution for Hospitality Suites
August 27, 2024  |  Commerce Connected

Cantaloupe introduced a self-service commerce solution designed for hospitality suites at stadiums and venues. The new Suites solution allows suite owners to make changes to...

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4 in 10 Independent Restaurants Use Real-Time Payments
4 in 10 Independent Restaurants Use Real-Time Payments
August 15, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

The restaurant industry faces financial strain due to inflation and economic downturns, with sales growth projections for 2024 cut to 3.8% from earlier estimates. As...

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Inflation Is Down. Will Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Notice?
Inflation Is Down. Will Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Notice?
August 14, 2024  |  Economy

Inflation is at a multiyear low, according to July’s Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Department of Labor. Inflation has broken through an important psychological...

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New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Brings Innovative Track Record to QSR Environment
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Brings Innovative Track Record to QSR Environment
August 13, 2024  |  Personnel

Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol will take over as CEO of Starbucks Sept. 9, and he has the support of Starbucks founder and Chairman Emeritus Howard...

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Contextual Commerce Drives Omnichannel Engagement for Emerging Alcohol Brands
Contextual Commerce Drives Omnichannel Engagement for Emerging Alcohol Brands
August 13, 2024  |  Retail

As alcoholic beverage brands look for ways to capture consumers’ attention and spending in the digital world, Purity Distillery sees contextual commerce help build these...

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Cost-Conscious Consumers’ Demand for Discounts Fuels Digital Growth Across Retail
Cost-Conscious Consumers’ Demand for Discounts Fuels Digital Growth Across Retail
August 12, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As consumers’ ongoing financial concerns drive them to seek deals and promotions, brands across retail categories are seeing increased engagement with their loyalty programs. Sportswear...

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Social Commerce Shoppers Pick Instagram for Apparel, TikTok for Beauty
Social Commerce Shoppers Pick Instagram for Apparel, TikTok for Beauty
August 09, 2024  |  Social Commerce

As consumers begin to adopt social media channels to make purchases, PYMNTS Intelligence found which apps shoppers are turning to for different kinds of retail...

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