The future of restaurants includes a side order of technology

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at Chili's in the US and how it's using a Robot named Rita to drive guest satisfaction and operational ease.

Rita The Robot Runs Food

The Pandemic has expanded our knowledge about food…how will this change restaurants?

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at how the pandemic has forced us to explore new foods. As we recalibrate into a world where we are at home more often — restaurants will need to recalibrate. Tomorrow's customer will be more nomadic physically and emotionally.

Food Literacy

We eat with our eyes — here are some tips.

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at the importance of food photography on a restaurant's website. We eat with our eyes and there are compelling statistics to indicate we should make great food photos a priority.

The Importance of Food Photography

It's International Weed Day Tomorrow

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at April 20th also known as "Weed Day". It's celebrated on 4/20…a reference to the number often associated with cannabis.

Restaurants Are Celebrating 4:20

Some big chains are entering the fray

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at dining in the Metaverse and how some big chains are entering this brave new virtual world.

Restaurants in the Metaverse

Here's how to use direct mail in tandem with your digital marketing

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we continue to look at direct mail and how it can complement your digital marketing to make both stronger.

Direct Mail Has Strong Conversion Rates

What's old, is new again

New data from Canada Post shows us that direct mail could be the most effective spend for our marketing budgets.

Young People Love Direct Mail

April 11 was National Pet Day and Arby's shows up with branded squeaky toys

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at Arby's new line of plush, squeaky dog toys. Fashioned into their iconic menu items — will they help make pet parents fall in love with the brand?

Arby's Menu Items Become…Dog Toys?

The COVID stop-gap is becoming a 3 year ongoing practice

On today's Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at the legislation in NY state that will make cocktails to go — an ongoing practice for restaurants.

Restaurant and Retail Marketing

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