groceries

Report: Hostess Weighs Sale After Takeover Interest From Food Giants
Report: Hostess Weighs Sale After Takeover Interest From Food Giants
August 27, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Some of the world’s biggest food companies are reportedly interested in buying Hostess Brands. The Twinkies-maker is considering a sale after hearing takeover interest from companies...

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Deliveroo Orders Drop, but Customers Up Spending by 10%
Deliveroo Orders Drop, but Customers Up Spending by 10%
August 10, 2023  |  Earnings

Deliveroo Plc, the British food delivery company, posted strong earnings on Thursday (Aug. 10) for the first half of 2023, even while total orders fell 6%...

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Walmart Offers Customers on Government Assistance Walmart+ Discounts
Walmart Offers Customers on Government Assistance Walmart+ Discounts
July 20, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart is continuing its efforts to court customers who receive government assistance. The retail giant on Thursday (July 20) announced the debut of its Walmart+ Assist program, which...

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Consumers Purchase Groceries at Walmart, Saving Pricier Item Spend for Amazon
Consumers Purchase Groceries at Walmart, Saving Pricier Item Spend for Amazon
June 30, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart’s strength may lie in its numbers, as its purchase rate far beats its closest competition. In-person shopping beats online in how often consumers shop...

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White Castle Launches Beer as Restaurants Enter Grocery Stores
White Castle Launches Beer as Restaurants Enter Grocery Stores
March 30, 2023  |  Retail

As restaurants expand their grocery store offerings, White Castle is doubling down on branded beer. On Thursday (March 30), the quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain announced...

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Costco Leverages Prepared Food Demand to Drive Memberships Amid Inflation
Costco Leverages Prepared Food Demand to Drive Memberships Amid Inflation
March 02, 2023  |  Retail

Costco is drawing in customers amid inflation by meeting their demand for more affordable restaurant alternatives. On a call with analysts Thursday (March 2) discussing...

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Grocery Habits Reveal Wider Online Gender Divide
Grocery Habits Reveal Wider Online Gender Divide
November 30, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Everyone needs groceries, but a massive divide exists in how women and men buy theirs. Men use the internet to place grocery and restaurant orders...

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Who’s a Friend and Who’s a Fraudster?
Who’s a Friend and Who’s a Fraudster?
November 05, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

We’ve got more ways to communicate than ever, and when people get chatty, talk often turns to stuff we want to buy. In some cases,...

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1 in 4 Consumers Use Digital Wallets at Grocery Stores
1 in 4 Consumers Use Digital Wallets at Grocery Stores
October 27, 2022  |  Mobile Wallets

Digital wallet adoption is on the rise at the grocery store, and merchants that do not yet accept mobile payments may need to step it...

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