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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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?

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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.

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On today’s Restaurant and Retail Marketing Flash Briefing, we look at Pinterest Trends Report and the category called “ancestral eats” and why we’re reaching back in our lineage to find the next great meal.

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