Bite-sized reflections

Bite-sized reflections

Author: Adyen UK June 27, 2023 Duration: 36:14

The food and beverage space isn’t what it once was – it’s much, much better.

 

Even before the pandemic, restaurants, bars and cafes were on a steady march towards modernisation. Takeaway apps were making it possible for restaurants of all shapes and sizes to deliver to customers, and new technologies like QR codes were slowly making their mark on the user journey.

 

But then the pandemic hit, and businesses went into overdrive. To stay open, they had to think fast to meet customer needs as expectations and regulations rapidly shifted. Ordering ahead, digital wallet payments, self-service kiosks – new technologies had burst onto the scene, permanently changing the face of the industry.

 

In this season of Beyond Retail we explore the world of food and beverage to understand how this sector has evolved, and discover the challenges and opportunities that continue to shape its future. 

 

In this episode, we look from past to present at the immense change F&B has undertaken. We speak with Adyen’s Head of Unified Commerce, Brian Dammeir about the parallels between food and beverage and retail, and we hear from Marketing Director for Just Eat for Business, Shane Mansfield to look back at the evolution of delivery over the years. Plus, we get a restauranteur’s perspective on all this change with the help of chef, broadcaster, and award-winning food writer, Gizzi Erskine.

 

If you want to find out more about the technology and behavioural trends influencing food and beverage retail, visit adyen.com/en_GB for more.


Beyond Retail explores the profound and ongoing transformation of the UK high street, a shift that extends far beyond the pivotal moment of March 2020. For decades, retail has been navigating a gradual revolution, driven by the relentless rise of ecommerce, the advent of mobile shopping, the emergence of social commerce, and a deepening focus on customer experience. This podcast examines how these forces have reshaped the landscape long before recent global events forced the issue. The pandemic served as a powerful accelerant, turning digital transformation from a strategic advantage into an urgent necessity for survival. In each episode, we delve into the innovations sparked by this pressure, hearing from leaders and thinkers who are reimagining what it means to be a retailer today. Listeners will gain insights into the convergence of business and technology, understanding how adaptability and forward-thinking are rewriting the rules of engagement for brands and consumers alike. Join us as we move beyond traditional narratives to uncover the resilient, creative, and tech-driven future of commerce. This is a podcast for anyone curious about the real stories behind the evolution of our shopping habits and the businesses that serve them.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 16

Beyond Retail
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Duration: 1:57
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