Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Ahold Delhaize and Deliveroo grew their online grocery sales in Q2. Plus, PYMNTS data reveal why restaurants need to offer a diversified mix of ordering options.
Lucrative India Delivery Market Bolsters Zomato Stock Despite Company Taking Earnings Hit
Indian food company Zomato has been posting more than triple the losses from a year ago in its first quarterly earnings report, a Bloomberg report says. Zomato was the first of the big Indian startups to go public. The company reported a net loss of $48 million in the quarter to the end of June, an increase from the same time last year.
New Restaurant Loyalty Data: Average Customer Uses Four Channels To Place Food Orders
The 12th edition of PYMNTS’ ongoing study series Delivering on Restaurant Rewards, a Paytronix collaboration, begins with a thought that all restaurant operators should internalize with urgency: “Many are quickly learning that the key to success in the increasingly omnichannel restaurant ecosystem is not focusing on a single set of ordering options to the exclusion of all others, but rather trying to strike a balance by offering a mix of ordering options that suits their customers’ unique needs and expectations.”
Ahold Delhaize Well-Positioned To Capture Worldwide Return To Food-At-Home
In the second quarter of 2021, Ahold Delhaize proved resilient against fluctuations in consumer mobility. The multinational grocery giant’s sales held relatively flat, even as consumers returned to restaurants. Comparable sales were down 1.5 percent in the United States, up 2.4 percent in Europe.
Deliveroo Aims To Be First Choice For ‘Spontaneous’ Groceries
As food delivery services around the world look to move further into the grocery space, London-based multinational food delivery company Deliveroo is aiming to be its customers’ go-to choice for last-minute purchases.
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