delivery

Delivery is the process of transporting goods from a source location to a predefined destination. There are different delivery types. Cargo are primarily delivered via roads and railroads on land, shipping lanes on the sea and airline networks in the air.

50% of Delivery Costs Occur in Last Mile, Putting Pressure on Transport Providers

50% of Delivery Costs Occur in Last Mile, Putting Pressure on Transport Providers
50% of Delivery Costs Occur in Last Mile, Putting Pressure on Transport Providers
September 29, 2021  |  Retail

Over the last two years, a quick run to the store to pick up a forgotten or last-minute item has turned into a mobile shopping...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Portillo’s Files for IPO; Wendy’s Moves Toward Voice Commerce
Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Portillo’s Files for IPO; Wendy’s Moves Toward Voice Commerce
September 28, 2021  |  Retail

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Illinois-based fast-casual chain Portillo’s files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in advance of its initial...

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Robomart Combats Basket Fatigue by Bringing the Convenience Store to Consumer’s Door
Robomart Combats Basket Fatigue by Bringing the Convenience Store to Consumer’s Door
September 28, 2021  |  Delivery

Today’s consumers want their food needs — restaurant and grocery alike — fulfilled faster than ever. Businesses are now competing to meet consumers’ food needs...

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Buddy Valastro Joins List of Celebrities Launching Virtual Brands for Digital Ordering
Buddy Valastro Joins List of Celebrities Launching Virtual Brands for Digital Ordering
September 28, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Buddy Valastro, a celebrity baker made famous by the series “Cake Boss,” among other reality shows, announced Tuesday (Sept. 28) that he is launching a...

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Shipt Announces Deals Event to Drive E-Grocery Sales, Learning from Amazon’s Prime Day Success
Shipt Announces Deals Event to Drive E-Grocery Sales, Learning from Amazon’s Prime Day Success
September 27, 2021  |  Retail

Taking a page from Amazon’s book, Shipt, the Target-owned same-day delivery service for groceries, essentials and more, announced on Monday (Sept. 27) that it will...

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Retail Leaders Warn California Law Could Increase Supply Chain Headaches
Retail Leaders Warn California Law Could Increase Supply Chain Headaches
September 27, 2021  |  Retail

A new law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom last week could exacerbate the current supply chain challenges plaguing the U.S. and the world, several...

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Restaurant Roundup: NYC Passes Delivery Driver Protections
Restaurant Roundup: NYC Passes Delivery Driver Protections
September 24, 2021  |  Restaurant Roundup

The battle between New York City and the major food delivery services wages on. On Thursday (Sept. 23), the New York City Council’s Committee on...

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Rite Aid On-Demand Delivery Goes National with Uber Eats 
Rite Aid On-Demand Delivery Goes National with Uber Eats 
September 24, 2021  |  Delivery

Rite Aid on Friday (Sept. 24) broadened its partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc., and is now offering delivery of healthcare items, groceries and Rite Aid...

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ShopRite Pilots Fast Delivery With Tortoise Robots
ShopRite Pilots Fast Delivery With Tortoise Robots
September 24, 2021  |  Delivery

Wakefern’s ShopRite supermarkets are piloting fast delivery of grocery items with Tortoise robotic carts, according to reports on Friday (Sept. 24). Get the Full Story...

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