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Breakfast, Morning Snack & Lunch Business Returning at U.S. Restaurants

On-premises dining is also recovering, although not reaching pre-pandemic levels.
Walmart to Ramp Up In-Home Delivery in 2022

The retailer plans to expand its InHome service from 6 million to 30 million households by the end of the year.

Seltzers, Sweet Tooths & Other Top 2021 Delivery Trends

Gopuff customers added plenty of candy, ice cream, beverages, pizza and more to their orders last year.
Power Companies Joining Forces to Build Coast-to-Coast EV Charging Network

The National Electric Highway Coalition hopes to facilitate EV growth.
DoorDash Enters 'Ultra-Fast' Grocery Delivery Space

A NYC DashMart is the first location to offer zone delivery within 15 minutes.
Starbucks Joins With Amazon to Launch New Store Concept

Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go combines the ease of ordering ahead via mobile app with "Just Walk Out" technology.
Publix Launches Virtual Convenience Store Across Its Footprint

Publix Quick Picks enables delivery in as fast as 30 minutes with Instacart Priority Delivery.
New Player Enters Drive-Thru Grocery Space

OPIE Drive-Thru Grocery plans to open three "convenience grocery stores" in the Charleston, S.C., area.
Fast Casual Visits Begin to Rebound From Pandemic Slump

Online and physical visits to fast-casual restaurants for the year ending August 2021 were up 8 percent compared to a year ago.
Walgreens Considers Moving Forward Without Tobacco

Drug store competitor CVS exited the backbar business in 2014.
Remote Food Orders Are Now Restaurants’ Primary Source of Revenue

Sixty-seven percent of average sales are generated by orders placed digitally or by phone for off-premises dining.
Amazon Brings Palm Payment Technology to Additional Stores

Amazon One moves outside of Seattle to more than 60 select locations.
How Gopuff Plans to Continue Leading in the Instant Needs Space

The company is adding 40 to 50 micro-fulfillment centers every month.
Lula & Uber Partner to Help C-stores Offer Last-Mile Delivery

Inventory management and aggregation software makes c-store offerings available through Uber Eats.

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