Bluedot Innovation

In our 5 Key #Retail Trends & Predictions for 2021, retailers must accelerate their tech flexibility from encouraging purchase via #mobile to handing off orders at #curbside. Consumers want effortless, fast, and automated carside pickup with limited wait times. Read more: https://chainstoreage.com/bluedot-five-key-trends-predictio

Massive shifts in consumer trends & safety regulations in the past year have taught us a lot about the future of #RestaurantTech. Based on these teachings, we’ve compiled an essential restaurant checklist for operators to maintain a competitive edge in 2021. #QSR #MobileTech https://bluedot.io/bl/2021-restaurant-strategies-checklist/

Restaurants just weathered the most challenging and oddest year on record. From #restaurant industry experts, here’s what to consider as another game-changing year arrives. https://www.fsrmagazine.com//goodbye-new-normal-these-rest #restauranttech #curbside #drivethru

Here are a few tips for ensuring your #curbside process is automated and efficient and, most importantly, that your customers know it exists. https://www.forbes.com//how-to-tap-into-the-curbside-cra/

Reinvent #curbside pickup experiences with award-winning location technology that automates hands-free check-ins upon customer arrival. No hardware required. https://bluedot.io/solutions/curbside-pickup/

Only 30% of consumers receive the level of service they expect from curbside pickup. Download our #HolidayHabits study to learn what #retail teams must have to deliver the speed, safety, and convenience shoppers now expect. https://bluedot.io/library/retail-holiday-habits-2020

NEW study release! For Holiday Habits 2020, we surveyed over 1,500 American consumers to understand their sentiments and behaviors approaching an uncertain #holiday #shopping season. Be the first to see our findings: https://bluedot.io/library/retail-holiday-habits-2020/ #Retail #curbside #BOPIS #ClickandCollect

Honored to be recognized by QSR magazine for powering seamless drive-thru and #curbside experiences for #restaurants. See what our geofencing software can do for your business. https://bluedot.io/qsr-awards-winner/

The ability to capitalise on an opportunity or manage a crisis depends on a leader’s and board’s ability to recognise it, decide what to do about it, then execu...te quickly. Some companies do this better than others. Why? This year the Australian Centre for Business Growth undertook a landmark research study of the survival and growth of 582 small and medium Australian companies whose CEOs/MDs had been through one or more of our growth programs. We analysed the data to find out which factors lead to company survival and growth. Dr Jana Matthews, Director of the Australian Centre for Business Growth shares some insights with Australian Institute of Company Directors, including highlighting some case studies from our program alumni: PrimeHyd, Oceanside Services, Waterline Projects, Australian Green Clean, Staughton Group, Monsoon Aquatics, Carpendale Commodities, Sealite and Bluedot Innovation.

Explore how mobile can improve safety for #curbside and #DriveThru while reducing wait times. https://bluedot.io//restaurant-mobile-strategy-drivethru-/

All of these strategies something in common: Using #mobile and digital to remove friction from ordering, payment, and pickup to serve more customers faster and more safely in the face of today's challenges. https://www.qsrweb.com//is-mobile-solving-the-wait-time-p/ QSRweb #pickup #curbside #curbsidepickup #restauranttech #qsr

With the arrival of fall, signals Apple’s latest major iOS update. Like previous updates, iOS 14 brings many new features and functionality including updates to location data and location permissions. https://bluedot.io/blog/ios-14-location-permissions/ #location #ios14 #privacy

We surveyed over 1,500 Americans to understand their holiday shopping sentiments and behaviors. Learn what #mobile & #operations teams need to deliver the speed and experiences shoppers expect. Read the full study here: https://bluedot.io/library/retail-holiday-habits-2020/

The brands that are emerging strongest from the coronavirus pandemic are those with drive-thrus. Here’s what that means for the future of the restaurant industry. via QSR Magazine https://www.qsrmagazine.com/drive-thru/drive-thrus-big-day

When restaurant guests were asked to anticipate using #mobile ordering solutions to fulfill their quick-service purchases, the top 3 choices were: - Quick-Serve Drive-Thru - Fast-Casual Drive-Thru... - Curbside Pickup Learn more QSR magazine's Drive-Thru Study. https://www.qsrmagazine.com//drive-thru-2020-future-mobile

"Brands have been slowly building up their #apps for the past couple of years, butlike everything else in this businessCOVID-19 has accelerated their usage. In fact, 49% of customers have downloaded more than two or more apps during the pandemic." https://www.forbes.com//restaurant-chains-rushed-to-add-/

The long-growing service (#mobile ordering) has flourished during the pandemic, providing chains with some unexpected opportunities. #QSR #mobileapps #RestaurantTech

These images are unbelievable! Have you noticed drive-thru wait times increasing, decreasing, or staying about the same now that we've adapted a bit better to the "new normal" in dining out? https://la.eater.com//drive-thru-fast-food-restaurants-los

Location-based campaigns that deliver immediate value to users can significantly boost #app downloads, engagement, and retention. Learn more about what #geofencing solutions can do for you business. https://bluedot.io/what-is-geofencing/

With accurate location, brands get a robust understanding of their customers’ real-world interactions such as dwell time, in-store vs curbside preferences, visit frequency, and more. https://bluedot.io/solutions/crm-loyalty/ #CRM #loyalty #RewardsApp

Only Bluedot's #geofencing software can provide the hyper-accurate location data and instant detection needed to power essential #pickup solutions without costly beacons or hardware.

With more customers using #mobile pickup solutions to increase speed and safety, launching the right mobile-first strategy is critical for businesses in the food industry. Download this study to discover consumer demand for drive-thru, app usage trends, and health and safety expectations when it comes to buying food. https://bluedot.io//state-of-what-feeds-us-study-2-restau/