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Dunkin’ adds coconut milk to alternative lineup

Foodservice chain debuts Dunkin' Coconut Refreshers, Coconutmilk Iced Latte
April 27, 2021

To kick off the summer season, Dunkin’, Canton, Mass., announced the addition of coconut milk as an alternative to dairy at Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide beginning April 28. With this launch, Dunkin’ will offer new Dunkin’ Coconut Refreshers and the new Coconutmilk Iced Latte. Consumers also can customize hot and iced beverages with coconut milk, joining oat milk and almond milk as non-dairy options.


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Consumer survey highlights eCommerce shift

Online shopping higher than 2017, but in-store still popular
March 31, 2021

U.S. grocery consumers have flocked online at a rate never seen previously because of the COVID pandemic, with time savings being the primary motivating factor rather than COVID-related safety concerns.


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on-premise operators
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Pandemic forced on-premise market to pivot

Drinking establishments among hardest hit segments
Isi Frank Ativie
March 18, 2021
On-premise outlets still are weathering the challenges of being one of the industries hardest hit by the pandemic. As the channel pivots, experts note to-go beverage alcohol might be here to stay.
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Dunkin'

Dunkin' debuted pop-up wedding show

March 9, 2021

Inspired by being part of so many fans’ love stories, Dunkin’ debuted its first-ever, online wedding-themed pop-up shop, where select fans kicked off Valentine’s Day weekend with a Dunkin’ drive-thru wedding ceremony.


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Discount retailers
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Discount, drug stores offer savings, convenience amid pandemic

eCommerce will be key to future growth for channels
Stephanie Cernivec
February 23, 2021
With the outbreak of COVID-19, retailers have worked hard to adapt by making their stores as safe and convenient as possible for consumers. In the limited-assortment stores category, drug stores and discount retailers are finding where they fit in this eCommerce evolution.
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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.


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PepsiCo Dig In

PepsiCo platform designed to support Black-owned restaurants

Dig In aims to generate at least $100 million in sales for Black-owned restaurants
January 4, 2021

Recognizing the diverse range of delicious food, rich history and culture that Black-owned restaurants contribute to the American experience, Pepsi, a brand in Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, introduced Dig In. The consumer-facing, multi-year platform is a rallying call for people to double down on supporting Black-owned restaurants.


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Omnichannel adoption propels supermarket channel

On-site, digital shopping options help supermarkets thrive
December 29, 2020
As pandemic conditions prompt many consumers to grocery shop from home, supermarkets have adopted omnichannel platforms to maintain sales. As a result, major players are directing capital expenditures to solutions that drive future growth for the channel.
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