Technology News – Page 15

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    First Table to launch in UK

    2018-02-08T08:13:00Z

    First Table, the New Zealand restaurant discount platform, is launching in the UK, starting with Bristol.

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    Tossed invest in cashless payment app Thyngs

    2018-02-01T08:24:02.067Z

    Founder of Tossed Vincent McKevitt and financial director Neil Sebba have invested in an early-stage cashless payments firm Thyngs, as part of a £300,000 crowdfunding campaign.

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    Harvester targets “silent majority” for guest feedback

    2018-01-31T08:39:00Z

    Mitchells & Butlers’ Harvester brand has seen an 18% hike in its number of guest promoters after trialling a scheme aimed at tapping into the “silent majority” of customers usually reluctant to give feedback.

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    H1 revenue up 28% at Eagle Eye

    2018-01-23T08:29:16.893Z

    Eagle Eye, the digital loyalty company, saw group revenues increase c28% to £6.5m in six months ended 31 December 2017

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    EiG partners with Yext

    2018-01-16T07:58:00Z

    Ei Group has partnered with Yext, the global digital knowledge management provider, to improve customer experience and drive footfall to its websites.

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    Diageo partners with UberEats for alcohol delivery

    2018-01-12T16:08:29.290Z

    Diageo has partnered with UberEats to offer retailers the opportunity to grow their alcohol sales. Retailers will be invited to work alongside Diageo as supply partners to fulfil orders of its beverages, as well as mixers and snacks, via the UberEats app. Diageo said the initiative will provide a significant ...

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    Burgers win out in Deliveroo most ordered

    2017-12-15T15:42:00Z

    Deliveroo has revealed its most popular dishes around the world popular from the past 12 months.

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    Deliveroo seeking head of rider engagement

    2017-12-14T08:38:21.810Z

    Deliveroo is looking to improve the working experience of its riders in order to “positively impact retention”

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    Deltic to accept digital IDs

    2017-12-13T08:28:33.067Z

    The Deltic Group is to become the first late-night operator to accept digital identification as a form of ID across its entire estate.

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    Crussh launches own app

    2017-12-13T08:28:00.660Z

    Crussh has launched its own app offering customers multiple loyalty schemes, pre-ordering, streamlined payments, and a free coffee on download

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    Uber Eats unveils new brand identity

    2017-12-08T16:43:23.070Z

    Uber Eats has marked its second birthday by unveiling a new look and redesign of its platform and app which gives it a more distinct identity from the wider Uber group.

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    Bird secret survey lays bare delivery shortcomings

    2017-12-08T08:20:00Z

    BIRD, the fried chicken restaurant concept, commissioned a survey into consumer experiences of its food via home delivery, which co-founder Paul Hemings said laid bare the issues with the fast-growing segment, MCA can reveal.

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    Demand for branded hospitality apps up 400%

    2017-12-07T08:10:00Z

    High street hospitality brands’ appetite for app development has seen a 400% increase over the past 12 months, according to data from Zonal.

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    Generic promotions can damage brands

    2017-12-06T08:38:00Z

    Generic promotional offers could actually be harmful to eating and drinking out brands, as customers demand greater personalisation, according to the findings of a new report.

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    Brewers launch draught delivery app

    2017-11-30T08:08:20.307Z

    ShinDigger Brewing Co, the Manchester based craft brewery, is launching a draught beer home delivery service, allowing customers to order freshly poured drinks on a mobile app.

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    Deliveroo trials Lunchbox offer

    2017-11-28T08:43:00Z

    Deliveroo is trialling a Lunchbox scheme, with operators at two Editions sites offering lunch deals for £6 with no delivery fee, MCA understands.

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    IRC to ramp up loyalty play

    2017-11-15T07:47:00Z

    Individual Restaurant Company is to ramp up its loyalty programme after signing a new partnership with Bink, the financial technology start-up

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    UberEats launches ‘virtual restaurants’

    2017-11-10T08:38:00Z

    UberEats is to offer customers ‘virtual restaurants’ with new features on its app which display not only recommended restaurants but also dish options based on the user’s order history.

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    Laine to add VR experience to third pub

    2017-11-08T08:02:37.993Z

    Laine Pub Company is to expand its partnership with the VR Concept to bring its virtual reality experience to a third pub.

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    CEOs 'haven't seen the light' on tech

    2017-11-03T08:20:00Z

    Many chief executives in the restaurant sector have “not seen the light” when it comes to technology, despite the huge potential for improving efficiency, according to Wagamama customer director Emma Woods.