In an attempt to give relief during the coronavirus pandemic, Uber Eats will be waiving delivery fees for independent restaurants in the U.S. and Canada, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Uber said that it has sold its food delivery operation in India to Zomato, a local competitor, for $206 million, according to TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Amazon Prime is shrinking delivery windows, and consumers now expect items to arrive in a day – or less – making supply chain management and the last mile more critical than ever. Adrian Kumar, global head of Operations Science & Analytics at DHL Supply Chain,...
Of Africa’s one billion-plus population, some 400 million use the internet, putting the continent among the most digitally connected populations worldwide. Yet, the lack of an address system in most cities can make logistics an expensive nightmare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
In a move that could interrupt the duopoly of Zomato and Swiggy, competition in the food delivery space in India could intensify as Amazon India reportedly aims to enter the industry in the near future. The eCommerce merchant is forecasted to test its on-demand food...
In eCommerce, and specifically, fulfillment, might the mantra be: Think big, go small? For grocers making the transition to the digital age, micro-fulfillment centers located at the back of the store may solve a myriad of logistics/inventory challenges. Evolv Ventures (the $100 million venture arm...
The all-important last mile of retail is getting shorter and more innovative. As reported by PYMNTS on Monday (Feb. 24), Krispy Kreme is the latest brand to announce home delivery capabilities. It plans to roll out nationwide delivery on Feb. 29 via DoorDash, the on-demand...
Pardon the pun, but for QSRs, home delivery options are becoming table stakes. As Pizza Hut stumbles financially and Domino’s races ahead, the commitment to the customer experience is under a microscope, and home delivery is a critical element of that experience. Get the Full...
How does a company compete with Amazon? At Deliverr, they attack what Amazon won’t handle – and now they have the funding to prove it. Yesterday, the smaller-scale fulfillment company closed $40 million in Series C funding, led by Activant Capital, bringing its total capital...
