Ghost kitchen company once valued at $1B pivots to grocery delivery as food-prep business withers
The unicorn, which has opened hundreds of pandemic-era “ghost kitchens” across the country, plans to lay off more than 50 employees in the New York City area and shift to grocery delivery as the meal-prepared model sees a steep decline. Leaf Technology, a SoftBank-backed company that was once valued at $1 billion, filed a WARN […]
Deliveroo’s push into grocery orders helps deliver ‘profit milestone’ | Deliveroo
British food delivery company Deliveroo reported first-half profits, citing signs of a recovery in consumer spending as it pushes further into grocery and retail delivery. The company made a £1 million profit in the first half of this year, its first since launching in 2013, after reporting a loss of £83 million in the same […]
FTC to probe stubbornly high grocery prices
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan said on Thursday that the FTC will investigate high grocery prices in the US because supermarket chains are making “enormous profits.” Clan Leader Jointly noted In a public meeting between the FTC and the Department of Justice (DOJ), it was reported that grocery prices “have skyrocketed during the […]
Guacamole, salsa recalled at Kroger grocery stores in multiple states due to listeria risk
The Food and Drug Administration announced on its website on Friday, July 26 that guacamole and salsa products sold at Kroger grocery stores are included in a long list of products that have been recalled due to concerns about Listeria contamination. According to the FDA, Supreme Service Solutions LLC has ordered a voluntary recall of […]
UK grocery inflation falls to 1.6%; Fed chair Powell hints at US rate cuts – business live | Business
Important Events Julia Korewe The water regulator in England and Wales is taking action against four more water companies, including Severn Trent and United Utilities, over sewage spills, just days after they were accused of “disrespecting” customers over recent water price increases. Ofwat said it had issued formal notice. Dwy Cymru Welsh Water, Hafren Dyfdwy, […]
‘The Five’: Top Biden official downplays skyrocketing grocery costs
‘The Five’ co-hosts react to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen downplaying skyrocketing grocery costs. #foxnews #thefive Subscribe … source
Grocery Stores Introduce Ammo Vending Machines For Round-The-Clock Bullet Supply
A Texas-based company has been installing ammo vending machines across the country, CBS News reported. American Rounds introduced ammunition vending machines, marking a shift in how firearm ammunition is distributed in the United States. These machines, located in retail spots across Oklahoma, Alabama and Texas, offer 24/7 access to ammunition. The company claims this setup […]
Texas grocery store gets state’s first ammunition vending machine
Aidan Johnston, director of federal affairs for the American Gun Owners Association, explains why gun sales are soaring in the US. A new vending machine has been installed at a supermarket in Canyon Lake, Texas, but instead of selling candy, drinks or potato chips, it’s selling ammunition. The state’s first ammunition vending machine was recently […]
Grocery Stores Selling Ammunition Out of Vending Machines
Some grocery stores in Alabama and Oklahoma now have American Round vending machines that allow customers to buy gun ammunition while filling their carts with groceries for their families. Cleveland.com report The vending machines are currently installed in six locations.[use] Artificial intelligence technology that verifies the identity and age of purchasers through card scanning and […]
Grocery stores in Alabama selling ammo with AI-driven vending machines
A pair of grocery stores in Alabama are selling firearm ammunition via artificial intelligence-powered vending machines. The machines, located in Fresh Value stores in Tuscaloosa and Pell City, use facial recognition to verify a customer’s age and ID to make it easier to get firearm ammo. The company, American Rounds, created the machine. CEO Grant Magers […]