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Diving into the world of drinks and eCommerce, it's impressive how these two worlds have collided to create something extraordinary.   Don’t get me wrong, I don’t foresee eCommerce drinks sales surpassing on-trade or traditional off-trade, but I do believe there’s a place where all three can coexist, complementing each other.   The fusion of creativity and digital innovation in the drinks industry opens up a universe of possibilities.   Our journey at Tap'in isn't just about facilitating transactions; it's about ensuring your products are delivered in the same pristine condition they would be if someone ordered your drink at their local.   So with that, eCommerce isn't just a strategy; it's a commitment to ensuring that every brew, every carefully concocted spirit, finds its way seamlessly to those who appreciate the artistry behind it.   It's about breaking down barriers and reaching enthusiasts wherever they are.   Beyond the clicks and conversions, there's a shared passion for quality beverages that unites us all. I’m excited to see where this space continues to grow! #tapin3pl #ecommerce #drinksbusiness

Have you ever wondered how E-commerce is revolutionising the traditional Food and Drink Industry in both sales and fulfilment strategies? If so, this insightful article is just for you! Take a look at 'How is E-Commerce Shaping the On-Trade Food and Drink Industry?' published on our website. It features the amazing work done by one of the rising stars in the E-commerce sector - Comesto. This innovative startup, based in Birmingham, UK, is reshaping the future of the industry by providing the UK’s first digital wholesale food and drink supplier designed just for the on-trade. Founded by the visionary entrepreneur Valentine Smith, Comesto is disrupting the traditional wholesale model. It not only offers a great range of quality F&B items for bars, pubs and restaurants but also provides suppliers with the opportunity to sell on an interactive platform, cutting costs and giving them full control of their products and prices. Don't miss out on this interesting piece that touches on how digital transformation is reshaping industries! Dig into the full article here: https://UKT.news/?p=9932 Stay informed, stay ahead! #Ecommerce #FoodAndDrinkIndustry #OnTrade #DigitalTransformation #Startup #Innovation #Disruption #Comesto

margins are with the niche booze, the not-so-replanishable non-ubiquitous spirits, the artisanal stuff that looks/feels/is special. who would have thought that a business based on delivering handles of the ubiquitous megabrands on which retailers make razor-thin margins could fail...? it is amazing to me that Drizzly survived so long; the business had zero chances to be profitable (aside from the amazingly gifted people who sold it to Uber for 1.1bn, that was truly impressive). it's only way to have survived so long must have been by having brands pay the platform some sort of marketing fees for featuring said brands. selling megabrand X that is avail at every cornerstore, bodega, grocery, chain retail, airport and such seems easy because the brand's power makes the customer want it. little work required. wait for the customer to order it. but because it is everywhere, the stuff is hyper price sensitive, rendering profits on the retail front minimal (if profitable at all). i am not against mega brands, they do have a place. but businesses based only/mostly on selling such products cannot thrive. they will always be subjected to whichever bigger company comes along and can negotiate a better deal. selling artisanal booze requires more energy & knowledge. it does not happen on its own. it is a daily grind of talking to customers, educating, being genuinely excited about the product and passing this excitement along. but it makes one's business special, separate it from the competition, creates a loyalty with the customer who cares etc... it also generates more margins as one can sell a bottle for 5, 10 or $15 more than someone else as these products tend to be more decoupled from a specific SRP.

🚨[ #SAVETHEDATE ]🚨 Paris Retail Week, the season's premier event, is swiftly approaching, and Mangopay is excited to be a part of it! In the current retail landscape, businesses often grapple with competing imperatives. Mangopay stands at the forefront, dedicated to playing a pivotal role in their success stories. We're here to define the boundaries of payments and marketplace excellence. On the agenda: 💹 Dive deep into strategic insights for your #platforms from industry experts. 👀 Witness firsthand how Mangopay consistently innovates for marketplaces, guaranteeing a payment experience that's always optimal and secure. 📸 Don't miss the "marketplace" room, a space we're proud to sponsor. 🤝 Join us alongside CircularX, Leroy Merlin, and SARENZA.com to explore how establishing a marketplace can amplify your e-commerce platform's success. Ready to embark on this journey of discovery and innovation? Join us for enlightening discussions and gain insights directly from industry leaders 👇 Alexis Ammar, David Patin, Amélie Genin Rabaud, Edouard BODOLEC, Mourad Lagraa, Olivier Tavares, Farish Lakhani We are excited to share, learn, and shape the future of retail. 🌟

Thank you NACS for the coverage on our partnership with GetGo Café + Market! Key highlights in the coverage include: ✅ Through the partnership Upside transactions have driven a 2.2x sales lift, compared to similar non-Upside customers ✅ In grocery, Giant Eagle stores are using the platform to engage new and infrequent customers that are typically hard-to-reach—10% of Upside users are entirely new to Giant Eagle, and 40% are infrequent Giant Eagle customers that are now coming in-store more often. ✅ Additionally, 56.4% of the new/non-loyalty users that Upside brought in chose to join the myPerks rewards program during or after their first use of Upside. ✅ Nearly twice the users are now fueling up at GetGo and purchasing groceries at Giant Eagle, when they only shopped at one category or the other before the pilot.

🎉 Big News: Restaurants Club x SumUp = Game Changer! 🎉 We're super excited to announce our official partnership with SumUp! This isn't just another corporate collaboration; it's a revolution in how restaurants handle digital marketing and payments. Together, we're tearing down the oppressive structures set by traditional marketplaces that have long dictated terms to restaurant owners. With SumUp's extensive network, including 250,000 restaurants among their 4 million customers, we’re integrating a powerhouse of data into Restaurants Club. This move supercharges our mission to arm small businesses with badass marketing tools that are usually reserved for the big players. We’re here to level the playing field, giving control back to the restaurant owners and delivering an unmatched personalized experience to their customers. This is just the start. We're set to roll out more disruptive updates in Q4 that will shake up the restaurant tech scene even more. Stay tuned and watch us break the chains holding back small businesses!

Exciting week at Upside — Giant Eagle becomes the first retailer to launch three separate categories on the platform: supermarkets (Giant Eagle, Inc. and Market District), fuel (GetGo), and convenience stores (the GetGo Café + Market). I love to take the opportunity to celebrate these moments, since they’re a signal of all that’s to come. In 2016, Upside began as a single-category marketplace for fuel retailers and drivers. It stayed that way until about 2020, when we began to introduce Upside to the grocery and restaurant categories. Fast forward to 2024, and now the platform manages fuel, c-store, grocery, restaurant, and hardware inventory.  This is a big deal for the people and businesses we serve. Adding more businesses in more everyday buying categories makes the product more valuable for users, and increases the visibility of existing retailers already on the Upside platform. In fact, in some markets, the addition of additional categories like grocery contributed to a staggering 74% uptick in Upside app usage and a 31% increase in incremental revenue for existing retailers on the platform. Always happy to celebrate what happens when we continue to welcome new retailers onto the platform, because it feeds Upside’s virtuous cycle of doing well while doing good. Now go stop by a location near you :)

From Techcrunch: Praso bags $9.3M, acquires Floki’s IP to simplify food purchasing for Brazilian retailers ------------------------------- The company connects large foodservice manufacturers with small retailers — like bars, restaurants, cafés and bakeries — a marketplace and manages fulfillment, logistics and even credit. #techcrunch #startups #breakingtechnews

Leading fintech super app partners with global food giant Nestlé and Great Deals to bring the first online sari-sari store The Philippines' number one finance super app GCash and the largest global food company Nestlé have launched DigiTindahan on GLife powered by leading e-distributor Great Deals as its main aggregator. With this partnership, shopping for snacks, cooking essentials, beverages, confectionery, cereals, and more can now be done with just a few taps on user’s smartphone. A ceremonial agreement signing was held recently at the Nestlé office in Rockwell, Makati, that will make it possible for consumers to order Nestlé products and have these delivered straight to their homes. Orders can be placed through the Barangay Nestlé DigiTindahan which will be available on the GLife section of the GCash app.  “This partnership with Nestlé is a true testament to our relentless efforts in helping build inclusive communities across the country that have access to relevant financial services” said G-Xchange Inc. chief marketing officer Neil Trinidad. Aside from its convenience, the new DigiTindahan feature also offers exclusive deals and personalized orders with subscriptions to build their own bundles. “As the Kasambuhay of Filipino families, we strive to make our products even more accessible to our consumers nationwide. We are thankful to GCash for making this happen. With this partnership, Nestlé products like BEAR BRAND, MILO, NESCAFÉ and MAGGI are now more accessible to our consumers”, said Nestlé Philippines chairman and CEO Kais Marzouki.   “This partnership will enable more consumers to access Nestlé products through cashless transactions and efficient fulfillment with the Nestlé Digitindahan. Our promise is to help Nestlé via our dynamic enablement and fulfillment service,” added Jace Susara, General Manager and Executive Director of Great Deals E-Commerce Corporation. Also present to witness the signing event were GCash vice president and Head of Commercial Sales and Operations Luigi Reyes, AVP and Head of Enterprise Macky Limgenco, Industry Head for Distribution Louella De Leon, and Account Manager Melvin Manalo. Aside from bringing convenience, Barangay Nestlé DigiTindahan also offers Free Shipping without minimum spend exclusively on GLife starting August 8, 2023.  As the first DigiTindahan for mobile wallets, the partnership opens up exciting offers to millions of GCash users, making daily essentials available literally at the tip of every Filipino’s fingers.  For more information, visit https://www.gcash.com

Challenging times for the online grocery market! 🛒📉 What is preventing the industry from reaching its full potential? #OnlineGrocery #MarketTrends #ScalingChallenges 🚀