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Uber to acquire Drizly for $1.1 billion in stock, cash

Drizly maintains separate app, will integrate with Uber Eats app

February 2, 2021

San Francisco-based Uber Technologies Inc. and Drizly, Boston, announced that they have reached an agreement for Uber to acquire Drizly for approximately $1.1 billion in stock and cash. After the completion of the transaction, Drizly will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Uber. Drizly’s marketplace will eventually be integrated with the Uber Eats app, while also maintaining a separate Drizly app.

Beverage Beat

Study shows consumers eager to return to restaurant dining

Patronage will hinge new expectations for digital support

Jessica Jacobsen

August 26, 2020

According to a study released by Oracle Food and Beverage, consumers are hopeful about visiting restaurants again, but these visits might require more efforts from operators.

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GrapeStars highlights celebrities wine and spirits brands

Online marketplace offers direct-to-consumer purchasing

July 11, 2020

GrapeStars launched its online marketplace app where celebrities can directly promote their wine and spirits brands to fans.

Dunkin' limits service nationwide to drive-thru, carryout

Mobile ordering being encouraged by foodservice outlet

March 17, 2020

As part of Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin's ongoing efforts to protect customers and restaurant employees in light of the COVID-19 health crisis, all U.S. restaurants are limiting service to drive-thru ordering, carryout, and delivery only. These restrictions took effect March 17.

Convenience store channel remains profitable

Channel reports 16th consecutive year of record sales

Taylor Karg

September 25, 2019

For the 16th consecutive year, United States convenience stores have experienced record in-store sales in 2018.

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Dynamic Systems unveils Advanced Checkmate Mobile solution

Application provides real-time inventory counts via barcodes

May 1, 2019

Designed for all sizes of businesses, the Advanced Checkmate Mobile application increases accuracy, productivity and speed because it records inventory from receiving through storage and shipping and is able to count inventory and print discrepancy reports, the company says.

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Beverage brands reach consumers where they are

Brands launch out-of-home campaigns, on-premise attractions, mobile apps

November 14, 2017

As the winter months approach, beverage brands have announced marketing campaigns to reach consumers where they are, whether that's on-premise, on their phones or in the car.

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Beverage brands launch fall marketing campaigns

Lime-A-Rita, Mountain Dew announce sports marketing initiatives

October 13, 2017

Heading into fall, beverage brands are announcing new marketing campaigns, several benefiting from sports marketing efforts.

Beverage brands embrace digital marketing

19 Crimes announces augmented reality app, Barbadillo launches NFC-enabled neck

September 15, 2017

Beverage brands are becoming more adapt to digial marketing. For example, 19 Crimes released an augmented reality app allowing consumers to learn about the characters on the wine's packaging. Additionally, Barbadillo announced that its consumers can interact with its packaging through near-field communication enabled neck collars.

7-Eleven giving away free Slurpees on 7-Eleven Day

Company celebrates 90th anniversary with Slurpee Week

July 11, 2017

Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. is celebrating its 90th birthday on 7-Eleven Day (July 11).To celebrate its milestone birthday, 7-Eleven is inviting millions to enjoy a free Slurpee party, continuing the tradition that started on the retailer's 75th birthday in 2002.