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Technology

DoorDash completes acquisition of reservations platform SevenRooms

The delivery company said adding the reservations and marketing provider will allow it to help restaurants grow their in-store business.

Operations

Amazon launches small-format grocery concept, featuring grab-and-go foods and more

The first Amazon Grocery opened in Chicago, selling sushi and sandwiches, along with major-label grocery products.

The broadline foodservice distributor said it still plans to open five new Chef’Store locations this year but that it will focus on its core business going forward.

The brands' recently formed parent company, Outfox Hospitality, has shut down all 35 of its locations in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas.

About 25% of shoppers cooked for themselves or purchased ready-to-eat supermarket items during 2023, compared with a 17% rate last year.