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  1. Department & Category

Portability, Platforms, and Prepared Foods: Where Foodservice Success Is Being Redefined

  The food industry in 2025–2026 is undergoing one of the largest structural shifts in decades. Consumers are eating differently, ordering differently, and discovering meals through digital platforms, convenience retail, and ready-to-eat formats. The biggest change is simple but powerful: Foodservice success today is driven by portability. Portable meals—food that can be ordered digitally, picked […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

7-Eleven’s Big Bite in the Age of Time-Starved Consumers: Legacy Icon or Launchpad for Fresh Fast?

  No brand in the convenience ecosystem has historically leveraged a proprietary food item like the 7-Eleven with its Big Bite. The roller grill once symbolized immediacy, affordability, and accessibility. It was hot, ready, and under $2—an edible billboard for frictionless consumption. From the Grocerant Guru® perspective, the question is no longer whether the Big […]
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  1. Data & Insights

A Small Change That Saves Time, Protects Margins, and Signals Hospitality

  Delivery platforms like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub have permanently altered the economics of foodservice. They drive incremental sales but extract a heavy toll—often 15–30% in commissions—at the same time operators face a shrinking labor pool and rising wage pressure. The modern restaurant reality is clear: doing more with fewer people is no longer […]
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  1. Department & Category

From the Grocerant Guru® Stage, Why 2025 Was the Tipping Point: Convenience Stores Became True Meal Destinations

  When I stood on stage at the Convenience Store News Exchange in Denver last May, I told this audience something that felt provocative to some and obvious to others: the future of food is not about channels — it is about occasions. Grubhub’s 2025 Delivered Report now validates that assertion with hard data and […]
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  1. Department: Food

The Great Stay-at-Home Shift: How the New HDTV Lifestyle Is Reshaping Retail Foodservice

  Retail foodservice continues to be transformed by a powerful force I first identified more than a decade ago, by Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru®, at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, Tacoma, WA.  Back in 2012, I called it “The 65-Inch HDTV Syndrome.” Today, with the average U.S. household TV now measuring 72 inches and home […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon Tests 30-Minute Deliveries in Direct Challenge to DoorDash and its Ilk

Amazon is testing ultra-fast delivery in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia capable of bringing thousands of household essentials and groceries to customers’ doorsteps in 30 minutes or less. Called Amazon Now, the offering is a direct challenge to delivery apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub, whose core proposition is local food and essentials delivered […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Pet Supplies Plus Partners with Instacart for Same-Day Delivery

Pet Supplies Plus has partnered with Instacart for deliveries in as fast as one hour from its 700+ stores across the country. The agreement also covers the 20+ Wag N’ Wash stores, the self-wash, grooming and natural pet food franchise that’s a sister brand to Pet Supplies Plus. The retailer had added a Grubhub delivery […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

DoorDash Launches Fulfillment Services; Party City, CVS Among First to Trial

Following in the footsteps of Amazon, Walmart and Shopify, DoorDash has launched its own fulfillment service. The fittingly named DashMart Fulfillment Services will rely on DoorDash’s growing network of DashMart first-party warehouses and fulfillment centers. The company debuted the DashMart concept in 2020 and now boasts a network of more than 100 locations that hold […]
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  1. Department: Nonfood

Office Depot Goes Private in $842 Million Acquisition

The ODP Corporation, parent company of Office Depot and Office Max, will be acquired by Atlas Holdings for $28 per share in cash, or $842.2 million based on outstanding shares. The deal, which values the retailer at $1 billion, will take the company private by the end of this year, with its shares no longer […]
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  1. Department: Nonfood

Office Depot’s New Pickup Promise: 15 Minutes or a $15 Coupon

Office Depot has launched its “15-Minute Pickup Promise” at Office Depot and OfficeMax stores nationwide. Qualifying mobile or online orders will be ready for in-store or curbside pickup within 15 minutes; if Office Depot fails to keep this promise, the retailer will issue a $15 coupon for the customer’s next qualifying purchase within 72 hours. […]
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  1. Channel: MealKit

Blue Apron Rebrands with Expanded Menu, à la Carte Ordering Options

Blue Apron, one of the pioneers in the prepared meal kit category, has rebranded with new, more convenient non-subscription offerings and more than doubled its offerings to 100 different meal options per week — with 75% of the menu featuring opportunities for customization. Customers of Blue Apron, a subsidiary of Marc Lore’s Wonder — the […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Including Scala, Currys, Nextail, and Tesco: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

RTIH rounds up the stand out retail systems deals, launches, deployments and pilots from the past seven days. Including Scotta, Nextail, Coborn’s, Toolstation, Google Cloud, New Look, Fanatics, Asda, Just Eat UK, Debenhams Group, and Auror. Scala Digital signage and integrated solutions specialist, Scala, officially opened its new 142 square metres showroom in Central London […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Amazon Partners with Gopuff for 15-Minute Grocery Deliveries Throughout the UK

In cities and towns throughout the United Kingdom, grocery deliveries in one hour (with some as fast as 15 minutes) are now available 24/7 via Amazon UK’s new partnership with Gopuff. Gopuff’s network of strategically located microfulfillment centers makes possible the rapid deliveries of items including snacks, alcohol and baby essentials. The national rollout of […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Five Things Overlooked on the Importance of Restaurant Food Delivery

  In 2025, food delivery isn’t just a convenience, it’s a cultural shift. Yet many operators still treat it as a bolt-on service rather than a strategic pillar. Here are five overlooked truths that reveal why delivery is more vital than ever—and who’s getting it right. 1. Delivery Growth Is a Long-Term Evolution, Not a […]
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  1. Corporate Finance

Buca di Beppo Clarifies Previous Bankruptcy Filing Report, Claims It Embarked on ‘Next Chapter’ With Partnership

Buca di Beppo management is disputing an earlier report from WTFV claiming that its new management company has filed for bankruptcy and left the company in flux. Last month, RetailWire reported that PB Restaurants LLC, the management company of the Italian-inspired eatery, filed for bankruptcy protection. Due to the lender’s prior acquisition of Buca di […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Shake Shack Debuts ‘Crispy’ and ‘Cravable’ New Side, and It’s Not Fries

Shake Shack has debuted its first “crispy” and “cravable” new side since introducing its legendary fries in 2004. For a limited time, fried pickles will be a side dish on Shake Shack’s menu, paired with burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, or milkshakes. Previously, customers could only request fries as a side with their main dishes. […]
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  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers

Flush with New Financing, Wonder Plans to Open One New Store Per Week in 2025

Wonder has received an additional $600 million in capital from several of its investors and will use the funds to accelerate its physical retail expansion. The company, which combines takeout, delivery and meal kits in a single app, plans to open one new store per week, growing its footprint from 46 locations to more than […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Food Delivery: The Rise of a Retail Channel All Its Own

  In the 1990s, the seeds of food delivery’s evolution were planted by pioneering companies like CyberSlice.com, Webvan.com, CyberMeals.com, Food.com, and EZ2Get.com. Though many of these startups were ahead of their time—challenged by sluggish internet speeds, underdeveloped logistics infrastructure, and underwhelming funding—they laid the foundational marketing and operational frameworks for what has today become a […]
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  1. Department & Category

Fresh Food Meets Fast Food: Walmart and Burger King Team Up to Redefine Convenience for Today’s Consumer

  In a move that’s as bold as a flame-grilled Whopper, Walmart has joined forces with Burger King to launch a game-changing partnership designed to reimagine what convenience, value, and freshness mean in the modern food landscape according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Since its quiet beginnings in August […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Exclusive: Inside Grubhub’s First Year in Commerce Media and a Peek at What’s in Store

Last year, meal delivery platform Grubhub entered the increasingly crowded commerce media arena with the debut of Grubhub Ads, developed in partnership with Koddi. Grubhub was inspired by the meteoric rise of retail media, which also has propelled the debut of media networks from other delivery and transportation services such as Uber and Lyft as well as companies […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Wendy’s: The Real MVP of March Madness Marketing

  In the competitive arena of fast-food marketing, Wendy’s has mastered the art of staying fresh—not just with its never-frozen beef but with its consumer-focused, basketball-fueled approach. As the Official Hamburger of March Madness, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® Wendy’s has dribbled its way into the hearts (and […]
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  1. Channel: Convenience

7-Eleven’s Big Bite is Still Driving Success

  When it comes to leveraging branded food items, few companies do it as effectively as 7-Eleven. According to the team at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®, 7-Eleven has managed to maintain its position as a convenience store leader by continuously innovating around its branded food offerings. One of the earliest trends identified by Foodservice Solutions® […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Pet Supplies Plus Adds Grubhub Delivery Option

In a deal designed to make animals (and their humans) purr with satisfaction, Pet Supplies Plus and its emerging sister brand Wag N’ Wash have partnered with Grubhub for on-demand deliveries from the retailer’s nearly 700 stores across 44 states. Pet Supplies Plus offers more than 10,000 products from 400 brands. This isn’t Grubhub’s first […]
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  1. Department & Category

Handheld Foods: A Rising Trend in Modern Dining

  Handheld foods—such as burgers, pizza slices, and sandwiches—have become increasingly popular, especially among single-person and two-person households according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. This trend is evident not only in the rise of takeout and delivery services but also in the prevalence of handheld options in sit-down restaurants. […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Drive Customer Engagement with These 2025 Consumer Food Trends

  One thing is very clear to start the New Year according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, Restaurants, convenience stores, and service delis can unlock consumer engagement by tapping into the trends highlighted in Grubhub‘s annual “2024 Delivered Report.” This report offers a treasure trove of insights into consumer […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

The Risk of Raising Restaurant Prices in 2025

  In 2025, the foodservice landscape is rapidly evolving, creating significant challenges for restaurant operators contemplating price increases. While higher menu prices may offset rising labor, rent, and ingredient costs, they come with heightened risks in an era where consumer behavior has dramatically shifted. From the Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice […]
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  1. Department: Nonfood

Verizon Tests Out Shop-in-Shop Kiosks in Office Depot, OfficeMax

Verizon has teamed up with Office Depot for a shop-in-shop trial at four Office Depot and OfficeMax locations in California and Illinois. Aimed at serving both business customers and individuals, the kiosks will be staffed with authorized Verizon agents and will offer a selection of the telecom company’s services and products, including 5G business and […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Grubhub Joins the Commerce Media Club

Food delivery platform Grubhub is expanding its advertising capabilities to create a full-fledged commerce media network in partnership with Koddi. Through the partnership, Grubhub merchants can now access tools like bid automation, advanced targeting and granular performance reporting, including key performance metrics such as share of voice, time live and return on ad spend broken out by […]
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Walmart to Expand Digital Shelf Labels Chainwide

Walmart will deploy digital shelf labels (DSLs) chainwide this year, doubling the approximately 2,300 U.S. locations currently using the technology (Walmart U.S. operates more than 4,600 stores). With more than 120,000 items in a typical Walmart store, managing price changes manually requires significant associate hours. Additionally, these DSLs are equipped with LED lights that make […]
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