GrubMarket’s AI Agent Rewires How Food Distributors Sell
GrubMarket's new food distributor sales AI agent automates prospecting and quote creation, targeting a notoriously manual corner of the supply chain.
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Will AI Kill Restaurant Jobs? Chipotle and Starbucks Show Us
An opinion piece uses Starbucks and Chipotle as case studies to examine whether AI restaurant jobs will shrink, shift, or survive.
Monster’s Secret Weapon: Coke’s Bottling Army
Monster Energy global expansion is accelerating fast, using Coca-Cola's bottling infrastructure to push into Southeast Asia, India, China, and EMEA.
Subway Rides the Moana Wave With a $1 Family Meal Upgrade
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Chipotle’s CFO Eyes a World as Big as Its U.S. Footprint
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General Mills Bets Big on Pillsbury Bread Innovation
General Mills expands its Pillsbury bread products lineup with spicy biscuits and fruit-filled rolls, signaling a push for shelf relevance in a crowded category.
McDonald’s AI Drive-Thru Bet Gets Serious
McDonald's is upgrading its drive-thru with AI ordering technology, a move that signals where fast-food operations are heading next.
Coca-Cola Is Using AI to Sell to the Rich and the Broke at Once
Coca-Cola's AI strategy now segments premium and value consumers separately, as the K-shaped economy splits brand loyalty in two.
Chick-fil-A’s Ghost Kitchen Bet Lands in Miami
The Chick-fil-A ghost kitchen in Miami runs on third-party delivery platforms, signaling a quiet but deliberate expansion strategy.
Texas AG Targets Celsius for Marketing to Kids
Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating Celsius energy drink marketing aimed at minors, adding to a growing list of CPG brands under his scrutiny.