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Blue Apron Turns 7 As Meal Kit Industry Grows Up

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We at PYMNTS, being writers, don’t do cakes and gifts for birthdays, but instead prefer writing retrospective stories like this, treatments that serve not only as a history of a particularly newsworthy company, but also a glimpse into the future of the industry in which it operates. Back to 2012. Presto Eats is a good example of that.

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Blue Apron Marks Seventh Birthday Amid Meal Kit Industry Changes

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We at PYMNTS, being writers, don’t do cakes and gifts for birthdays, but instead prefer writing retrospective stories like this, treatments that serve not only as a history of a particularly newsworthy company, but also a glimpse into the future of the industry in which it operates. Back to 2012. Presto Eats is a good example of that.

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Why Health And Beauty Retailers Are Driving Digital Innovation

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In some cases, retailers are using social media tools such as Instagram to post promotions and product tutorials — or interact openly with consumers about their offerings. The program, which is dubbed CarePass, also includes access to a pharmacy helpline, a discount on CVS branded products and a monthly coupon.

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Finding Falafel Success On Main Street

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Years later, when he found an opportunity to open the restaurant’s first franchise, D’Alessio was ecstatic about bringing the taste he loved during his college days to Boston. However, on the other hand, the industry comes with its own set of challenges. “It’s The restaurant brought falafel to Boston in a whole new style.

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Rescuing The Restaurant Business From App Decline

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The model for the DineVite online and mobile app is actually similar to social media. According to industry research , 70 percent of consumers use their mobile devices on their QSR/FCR food purchasing journey. Like Baron and other industry influencers, Fahmy is playing for the long term.

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The Buyers: Omnichannel Customer’s Impact On Retailers

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Even as consumer expectation rises, a mere 25 percent of retailers are confident that they’re meeting the omnichannel demands of the retail industry, according to Boston Retail Partner research. In consumer news this week, we’ve learned that Generation Z-ers are most influenced by social media when it comes to purchasing decisions.

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How Siri And Alexa Could Be The New Face — Or Voice — Of Hospitality

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Like so much of the retail industry, hospitality is all about customer experience. Unhappy customers complain to family and friends, or even worse, take to social media and business review sites to air their complaints for the world to see. Aloft Hotel — Boston Seaport & Santa Clara, California.

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