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Vroom Rolls Out ‘Last-Mile’ Concierge Service in Houston
October 20, 2021

Online used car buying and selling platform Vroom, Inc. has opened a new Houston hub to allow the retailer to inspect, detail and place temporary tags on all vehicles being delivered or picked up in Texas, according to a Wednesday (Oct. 20) press release. Get...

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More Hospitals Using Bedside Rx Delivery as Patients Seek Consumer Experiences
October 19, 2021

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Tech Giants Aim to Capture Worldwide Ultra-Fast Grocery Delivery Demand
October 19, 2021

Around the world, the ultra-fast delivery space is heating up. On Tuesday (Oct. 19), Berlin-based 10-minute grocery delivery startup Gorillas announced a nearly $1 billion Series C fundraise, which included a $235 million investment from Germany-based global delivery giant Delivery Hero. Gorillas, founded in June 2020,...

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German Delivery Hero Buys Minority Stake In Gorillas Delivery Startup
October 19, 2021

Delivery Hero is backing on-demand grocery delivery platform Gorillas with a $235 million investment for an 8 percent stake in the company, leading the startup’s Series C funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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UNFI, DoorDash Team to Offer On-Demand Delivery Services to Independent Merchants
October 18, 2021

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has signed a reseller agreement with DoorDash to provide on-demand grocery delivery services to independent retailers, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Two-Hour Delivery Becoming ‘One of the Expectations’ for Consumers
October 18, 2021

As Amazon, Walmart and other huge online marketplaces take more of consumers’ spending and offer faster delivery options, some consumers are increasingly coming to expect that their order will arrive within a day, if not the same afternoon. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Same-Day Delivery Now Available at Sephora
October 14, 2021

Sephora is expanding same-day delivery of makeup, hair, skincare and other wellness and beauty products at checkout on its website or mobile app for a flat $6.95 fee, Chain Store Age reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Instacart Powers Stop & Shop 30-Minute C-Store Delivery Play
October 12, 2021

With the help of Instacart, grocers are looking to replace the traditional convenience store as consumers’ go-to when it comes to quickly purchasing everyday essentials. On Tuesday (Oct. 12), Ahold Delhaize subsidiary Stop & Shop, which operates more than 400 supermarkets throughout the northeastern United...

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Stop & Shop Grocery Partners With Instacart to Offer 30-Minute Delivery
October 12, 2021

Stop & Shop, a grocery store chain that operates 400 stores throughout the Northeast, has joined forces with Instacart to debut Stop & Shop Express. The service promises delivery of grocery, household items and convenience items in as little as 30 minutes, according to a...