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JLT Mobile Computers, LTS Scale form partnership to streamline cross-docking operations

By using the weighing systems from LTS with the JLT computers, carriers can streamline cross-docking operations.
May 20, 2016
JLT Mobile Computers, a Tempe, Ariz.-based developer and manufacturer of computers for demanding environments, entered into a partnership with LTS Scale Co., Twinsburg, Ohio, where LTS Scale will sell the JLT1214P rugged forklift computer as part of its in-motion, legal-for-trade weight scale solution for transportation customers primarily within the less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping segment.
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US Foods acquires Freshway Foods

Freshway Foods provides value-added fresh cut produce, including the cutting, cleaning, chopping and packaging of raw produce.
May 19, 2016
US Foods, Rosemont, Ill., agreed to acquire Freshway Foods, a fresh fruit and vegetable processor, re-packer and distributor based in Sydney, Ohio.
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Mintel: Three in five consumers love burgers on the menu

Interest in non-beef burger offerings is highest among Millennials, who are the most likely generation to agree that healthy menu items is the most important factor when choosing a restaurant.
May 19, 2016
New research from Chicago-based Mintel reveals that not only do 82% of consumers agree that burgers are a good source of nutrients, but another 80% would pay more for burgers made with premium ingredients.
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Safe Fleet acquires Rear View Safety

Rear View Safety provides back-up camera systems and video-based road safety solutions.
May 18, 2016
Safe Fleet, Belton, Mo., acquired Rear View Safety (RVS), a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based provider of back-up camera systems and video-based road safety solutions.
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RetailMeNot survey outlines the evolution of dining in the digital age

More than ever before, consumers are turning to their digital devices to help make dining out decisions easier.
May 18, 2016
RetailMeNot, Inc., Austin, Texas, released a new study titled "The Evolution of Dining in the Digital Age," which explores digital savings and mobile habits among restaurant patrons, as well as general habits related to dining out and spending.
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Target Chobani cafe

Target to open first Chobani Café

Guests will find the Mediterranean yogurt bar on the store’s first floor, featuring a menu of culinary creations made from Chobani’s signature Greek yogurt and hand-selected, artisanal ingredients.
May 18, 2016
Come October, guests who shop the flexible-format Target store in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood can stop for a fresh bite at the new Chobani Café—located right inside the store.
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Kroger acquires digital coupon provider

YOU Tech's retailer-centric, cloud-based platform bridges the gap between online engagement and in-store purchases.
May 18, 2016
The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, purchased the assets of YOU Technology Brand Services, Inc., a digital coupon provider based in Brisbane, Calif.
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How breakfast becomes an all-day occasion

Explore how breakfast trends are influencing U.S. consumer foodservice and retail purchases.
May 18, 2016
Here, senior foodservice analyst Julia Gallo Torres and food analyst Amanda Topper from Mintel explore how breakfast trends are influencing U.S. consumer foodservice and retail purchases.
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