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The latest news, trends, and expert views in e-commerce, omnichannel and retail data and analytics.

The Thorn in Food Delivery's Side Might Signal Its Demise

The Lempert Report: A fragile workforce is growing suspicious of food delivery companies.

Food for Thought From a Futurist

Early-stage food investor Brian Frank discusses how robotics, the internet of things and plant breeding will shape food operations in the years to come.

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Mushrooms Are Poised To Be the 'It' Food of 2020

By Phil Lempert on Jan. 23, 2020

The Lempert Report: A company called Smallhold makes selling mushrooms easier by setting up mini-farms in restaurants and supermarkets.

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Instacart Revamps Pickup Service

By Jon Springer on Jan. 14, 2020

New features provide flexible shopping options and alerts, supporting anticipated growth

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One Solution to Make Food Delivery Profitable

By Phil Lempert on Jan. 14, 2020

The Lempert Report: Electric scooters are cost-effective and becoming a popular choice

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Retailers at a Crossroads: Autonomous Efficiency or Enriching Relationships?

Sponsored content from our partner Birdzi on Jan. 13, 2020

Today, the customer relationship is more endangered than ever as the largest retailers deploy robotics and technologies enabling the shopper to visit a store, pick up the groceries they want without interacting with humans.

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