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Shellfish Industry Tries DTC Strategy

PYMNTS

Take the Connecticut-Long Island oyster ecosystem on Long Island Sound, which is the body of water that defines the border between the two states. This is the area of expertise for marine biologists such as Karen Rivara, who owns and operates Aeros Cultured Oyster Company on the northern shore of Long Island.

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Mobile Checkout, Resetting Store Experiences And Fairway Market’s Fight To Stay Relevant In NYC

PYMNTS

Today Fairway operates 15 stores in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut tri-state area, as well as four liquor stores. According to Fairway Market, the move is a first of its kind for grocers in the region. And as of this week, Fairway Market has officially launched mobile self-scanning checkout in all of its stores.

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11 New Restaurant Concepts Reimagining Fast Food & Casual Dining

CB Insights

In the past decade, restaurant and bar purchases have grown at twice the rate of general retail spending. But with commercial rents continuing to rise in most urban areas, it’s been a challenge both for small businesses and national retailers to find affordable space. That’s not a new development. Automatic food: Cafe X.