As aggregators look to improve the economics of the model by getting more value out of their existing driver networks, DoorDash is going all in on grocery. In the past week, the company has announced expansions to its partnerships with two supermarket chains. On Monday...
Today in food commerce, DoorDash accidentally gives away food and liquor, while Gopuff announces the expansion of its BurgerFi partnership nationwide. Plus, PYMNTS research reveals that more grocery shoppers are purchasing via voice. Restaurant Roundup: DoorDash Glitch Costs Thousands of Dollars A DoorDash glitch had...
Today in food commerce, restaurant technology company Toast acquires employee management solutions provider Sling, and supermarkets turn to white-label alternatives to third-party aggregators. Plus, Instacart announces new features to attract and retain gig workers. Grocery Sales Shaping Walmart’s Last-Mile Evolution For the two biggest players...
Today in food commerce, Amazon enters into an agreement with Grubhub, and Walmart turns its InHome Delivery option into an add-on for Walmart+ members. Plus, grocers offer subscription services to drive loyalty. Amazon and Grubhub Create New Ghost Kitchen Juggernaut Grubhub is a distressed asset...
With too many indicators pointing to a recession in the second half of the year, merchants and brands already struggling with inflation, inventory and a nervous consumer base have their work cut out in riding out what may be an insulting economic episode after an...
Today in food commerce, McDonald’s announces a “Camp McDonald’s” mobile experience that includes food deals and streamed concerts, while supermarkets around the world leverage computer vision checkout. Plus, Kroger grows its own-brand dairy offerings. McDonald’s Opens ‘Virtual Camp’ as Restaurants Jockey for Diner Loyalty Quick-service...
Today in food commerce, Oracle announces the launch of a payments service for restaurants called Oracle Food and Beverage Payment Cloud Service, while Amazon offers grocery discounts for Prime subscribers. Plus, Capital Tacos’ Josh Luger discusses restaurant loyalty programs. Oracle Debuts Restaurant Payment Tool Business...
Today in food commerce, Domino’s taps drone delivery, and Instacart and Walmart Canada announce the creation of virtual convenience store Walmart Now. Plus, Gorillas closes its Belgium warehouses. Domino’s Drone Push Lifts Last-Mile Delivery Fight to New Heights Domino’s, an incumbent in the meal delivery...
As food prices rise, many grocers are looking to supplement their sales revenue by growing their advertising businesses. Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm of grocer Albertsons Companies, which has more than 2,200 locations across the United States, announced Tuesday (June 21) that it...
