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Tim Hortons And The Innovative Donut

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Or at least one could have had they been at a Tim Hortons on July 1 in one of three American states (Ohio, Michigan and New York) with a desire to celebrate Canada Day so burning they were willing to consume a honey dip donut covered in cheese curds, potato wedges and gravy. One can even buy a poutine donut, if they so desire.

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Grocery Roundup: New Amazon Fresh Store, SpartanNash Puts Incentives In ‘Fast Lane,' Walmart On Autonomous Delivery

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It’s been a busy time in the grocery world this week, with digital innovation at the core of the headlines in the industry. The new store in Woodland Park will take the place of a closed Fairway Market in a shopping center that also has a GameStop, Barnes & Noble and Kohl’s department store.

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Sainsbury’s Introduces New C-Store Format; SHOWFIELDS To Open In Miami

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Sainsbury’s , in one case, unveiled a new c-store format in London called On The Go to deliver “big innovation in small spaces for local shoppers” and used data to create the Mansion House store to meet the needs of busy city workers. We’re confident this format will further strengthen our market-leading position in convenience.”.

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Want To Build A Retail Experience? Get An Incubator

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Foot Locker has become the latest big brand to embrace the concept of retail incubators, joining such companies as Walmart and Target in hopes of fostering innovation that will translate into more sales and customer loyalty. Its tech incubator has given birth to tech innovations and entrepreneurial efforts, as PYMNTS has covered.

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Retail Pulse: Luckin Taps Into Automated Retail; Little Caesars To Team With DoorDash

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Luckin Coffee, for its part, recently announced that it is entering the automated retail market with the rollout of a luckin popMINI smart vending machine and the luckin coffee EXPRESS smart unmanned coffee machine. For its part, Luckin has 4,507 self-operated stores as of the close of last year. In Other Brick-And-Mortar News.

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How Ghost Kitchens Are Altering The QSR Landscape

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These are just some of the ways companies are tapping into the latest restaurant innovations with the help of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automated retail: Among diners, 71 percent would be open to QSRs incorporating AI. DoorDash commands 35 percent of the third-party delivery market. states and 24 countries.

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When Suds Go X-Border

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beer market is worth nearly $106 billion. Long is the CEO of Brew Export, a comprehensive solution for brewers entering international markets, as well as a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan — otherwise known, as she’s quick to point out, as “Beer City, USA.” Beer City’ And Beyond. The service acts as a one-stop shop for U.S.