food and beverage

US Consumers Eye Higher Costs for Food and Rent Over the Near Term
US Consumers Eye Higher Costs for Food and Rent Over the Near Term
April 14, 2025  |  Economy

United States consumers’ expectations for inflation over the next 12 months hit the highest level since we emerged from the pandemic. The priciest hikes will...

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Uber Partners With Instacart to Extend Reach of ‘Sponsored Items’
Uber Partners With Instacart to Extend Reach of ‘Sponsored Items’
April 10, 2025  |  Partnerships

Uber Advertising launched a partnership with Instacart’s Carrot Ads. Via the collaboration, Uber will use Carrot Ads in the United States to extend the reach...

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March’s CPI Drop Offers Short-Lived Comfort for Shoppers
March’s CPI Drop Offers Short-Lived Comfort for Shoppers
April 10, 2025  |  Economy

The March Consumer Price Index may wind up being a snapshot for wistful consumers — a look back at what was, before tariffs took root...

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Instacart to Use AI to Check Grocery Store Inventory
Instacart to Use AI to Check Grocery Store Inventory
March 27, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Instacart unveiled three new features that it said will increase the chances its customers will get the items they order. In the future, these features...

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These 3 Connected Consumer Segments Will Define Commerce’s Next Decade
These 3 Connected Consumer Segments Will Define Commerce’s Next Decade
March 13, 2025  |  Connected Economy

Once relegated to simple card-present transactions, digital payments today are deeply embedded into and across a web of connected devices, ultimately driving more personalized experiences...

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Amazon Tops 30% Market Share for Electronics
Amazon Tops 30% Market Share for Electronics
March 11, 2025  |  Retail

The retail sector in the United States is competitive, and Amazon has steadily gained ground, driven by a surge in discretionary spending. According to the...

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Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
March 07, 2025  |  Retail

The home furnishings market is witnessing a shift, with Amazon gaining ground while Walmart struggles to maintain its share. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Walmart or...

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Just Eat Takeaway Sold to Prosus for $4.3 Billion
Just Eat Takeaway Sold to Prosus for $4.3 Billion
February 24, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Food delivery platform Just Eat Takeaway was sold to tech investor Prosus. The deal, worth 4.1 billion euros (about $4.3 billion), will make Netherlands-based Just Eat...

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Energy, Food and Transportation Led Increase in Wholesale Prices in January
Energy, Food and Transportation Led Increase in Wholesale Prices in January
February 13, 2025  |  Economy

Higher prices for energy, food, and transportation and warehousing led a 0.4% month-over-month increase in the Producer Price Index for final demand in January. The...

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