Today in Data: Business Slows for Ultrafast Grocery Delivery Services

By  |  May 27, 2022
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Gopuff, UK, London, delivery, expansion

Today in data, a number of ultrafast delivery services have begun cutting jobs as the industry struggles with inflation and a gloomy economic outlook.

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    Data

    300: Jobs cut by German grocery delivery service Gorillas this week, halving its administrative staff.

    200-300: Jobs expected to be cut at U.K. grocer Zapp, due to inflation, supply chain issues and the invasion of Ukraine.

    $20: The average loss per order for rapid grocery delivery services.

    14%: The percentage of staff cut this week by Turkish delivery company Getir.

    3%: Amount of staff laid off in March by U.S. delivery service Gopuff, which also reduced drivers’ minimum pay in California.

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