April 12, 2024
Walmart Aims to Regain Healthcare Lead Over Amazon
With Amazon having just recently pulled ahead of Walmart in health and wellness, the latter is looking to regain its lead by expanding its presence in the space. The retailer is adding 18 more...
April 11, 2024
Rappi Getting Ready for IPO ‘When It Makes Sense’
Delivery service Rappi is getting ready for a future initial public offering (IPO). The company, which is one of Latin America’s most valuable startups, does not have a timeline for an IPO...
April 09, 2024
Robomart CEO: Autonomous Technology Will Speed the Rise of ‘Mobile...
As self-driving technology comes closer into view, Robomart sees mobile stores as a key retail channel going forward. The company, which provides hail-able mobile shops for retailers, is already noting the rise...
April 09, 2024
Convenience Retail Giants Embrace Click-and-Mortar™ Tech to Bridge Digital-Physical Gap
As consumers increasingly engage across brick-and-mortar and digital channels, convenience retailers are integrating new technologies into the in-store experience. According to a recent report from the National Association of Convenience...
April 08, 2024
Uber Eats Marks Milestone of 1 Million Merchants
Uber Eats now has 1 million merchants around the world on its platform. These partners include restaurants, grocers and convenience stores ranging from small businesses to international chains, Uber said...
April 08, 2024
Australia Targets ‘Heavy Imbalance’ in Supermarket Sector
Australia is reportedly stepping up efforts to regulate its supermarket sector. A new government study, the subject of a Monday (April 8) report by The Guardian, warns of the need...
April 04, 2024
Aggregators Expand Into Highly Consumable Retail Categories to Drive Frequency
As restaurant and grocery aggregators push beyond their original categories to grow their penetration in retail, some are turning to consumables overall to drive purchasing frequency. Take, for instance, nutritional...
April 04, 2024
Grocers Scale Back Direct Fulfillment in Shift to Third-Party Delivery
As grocers look for ways to make the economics of eCommerce work in their favor, some key players are finding that in-house delivery fulfillment may not be worth the cost....
April 01, 2024
Singapore’s Competition Watchdog Scrutinizes Grab-Delivery Hero Deal
Singapore’s competition watchdog, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS), revealed on Monday that it had initiated an inquiry into the collapsed discussions between Grab Holdings and Delivery Hero,...
