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The New Year’s Resolutions That the Boss Has Kept

Six top executives break down why they were able to stick with certain promises they made to themselves Welcome to the CEO Diet, a monthly series in Bloomberg Businessweek in which executives from around the world tell us how they manage their time in and out of the office. Among the topics they’ve discussed: their […]

Bold predictions and book recommendations from you, our readers

In recent weeks Modern CEO has published predictions for 2026 from CEOs across industries and a list of books that can help leaders get ready for the year ahead. We invited readers to share their own prognostications and book recommendations. (Respect to the author who endorsed her own book.) Here’s a sampling of the responses. […]

Refuel refreshes loyalty program

Refuel Operating Company has updated its Refuel Rewards loyalty program, the convenience retailer announced last week. The refreshed program, which went live on Jan. 6 according to a Refuel spokesperson, includes more fuel savings opportunities and personalized offers, according to the announcement. Refuel is the latest c-store retailer rethinking its rewards program over the past […]

Restaurant industry experts make predictions for 2026

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Loyalty moves from programs to personality Joe Yetter, general manager of PAR Engagement at PAR Technology, said the biggest loyalty wins won’t come from points or punch cards; they’ll come from personality. Guests are done with cookie-cutter offers,” Yetter said. “They want loyalty that reflects who they are and how they live. We’re already seeing […]

PAR Technology Unveils New Smart Passes for Apple and Google Wallet

PAR Technology Corporation, a leading foodservice technology provider, announced the launch of Smart Passes, a wallet-native loyalty solution that transforms Apple and Google Wallet into a real-time, app-free loyalty channel. Smart Passes, built into the PAR Punchh platform and designed for mobile-first guests, gives restaurant brands a new way to reach, convert, and retain guests where they […]

Tech Tracker: The great technology integration boom continues

As NRN predicted, this was not an isolated event. Two more technology leaders — PreciTaste and Par Technology — have now announced a new integration aimed at reducing tech stack complexity and minimizing friction in data forecasting. While technology integrations are nothing new, they have typically involved smaller startups integrating their solutions into larger platforms. However, […]