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QR Codes: ReliQ or Revolutionary?

How, and why, should some businesses do away with table- or barside QR codes, and what should be expected from both business and consumer? The QR Qonundrum doesn’t have to be an all-in or all-out decision, however – a hybrid approach, using lessons from the business side of the pandemic and the consumer side of hospitality, may be a viable way forward for businesses large and small.

Jordan Wiklund | June 2, 2023

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Beef Prices Expected to Stay High

A quick trip to the grocery store’s meat aisle confirms beef prices are at record highs as packers scramble to find higher grade cattle.

Marcy Kreiter | June 2, 2023

Marcy Kreiter | June 2, 2023

Study: Most Americans Are Interested in Sober Bars

It appears many Americans are rather intrigued by the “sober curious” movement. A new study reveals that 51% of Americans wish they had access to a sober bar as an alternative to traditional watering holes …

Kelly Beaton | June 1, 2023

Kelly Beaton | June 1, 2023

3 Key Takeaways from the 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo

CHICAGO – Nearly 18,000 people attended the National Confectioners Association’s 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo recently, the final show to be held in Chicago before moving to Indianapolis (2024, 2025) and Las Vegas (2026). At …

Virginia Lee | June 1, 2023

Virginia Lee | June 1, 2023

Grocers Take Loyalty Programs to Next Level

Offerings such as member pricing boast potential to simultaneously grow market share and increase loyalty program penetration for grocers.

Bryan Wassel | May 31, 2023

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