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.

Today In Data: Monetizing The Mailbox For Last-Mile Delivery

Today In Data: Monetizing The Mailbox For Last-Mile Delivery
Today In Data: Monetizing The Mailbox For Last-Mile Delivery
December 14, 2018  |  Today In Data

The Treasury Department noted in a report last week that USPS could generate additional revenue by charging package delivery companies for access to the postal...

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SoftBank Soars While France’s X-Mas Sours (For Retailers)
SoftBank Soars While France’s X-Mas Sours (For Retailers)
December 14, 2018  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

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Instacart Will No Longer Work With Whole Foods
Instacart Will No Longer Work With Whole Foods
December 13, 2018  |  Delivery

Instacart, the grocery delivery service, will begin the process of separating from long-time partner Whole Foods, according to a report from Bloomberg. Get the Full...

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Amazon Offers Free Same-Day Delivery Until Christmas Eve
Amazon Offers Free Same-Day Delivery Until Christmas Eve
December 13, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon took its free shipping to the next level on Thursday (Dec. 13), announcing it will offer Prime members free same-day delivery and Prime Now up...

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Coffee Startup Luckin Challenges Starbucks With $200M Investment
Coffee Startup Luckin Challenges Starbucks With $200M Investment
December 12, 2018  |  Investments

A coffee startup in China that’s gunning for Starbucks has raised $200 million in a Series B funding round, bringing the company’s valuation to $2.2...

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Carvana Rival Vroom Raises $146M For Used Car Platform
Carvana Rival Vroom Raises $146M For Used Car Platform
December 12, 2018  |  Investments

Online auto retailer Vroom has announced a $146 million Series G funding round led by AutoNation. L Catterton, General Catalyst Partners, Fraser McCombs Capital and individual...

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Kroger Beats Estimates Amid Digital Growth
Kroger Beats Estimates Amid Digital Growth
December 06, 2018  |  Earnings

Amid rising digital sales, Kroger beat analysts’ revenue and earnings estimates for the third quarter. The grocer, which also noted growth for its Our Brands products,...

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Walgreens, FedEx Launch Next-Day Rx Delivery
Walgreens, FedEx Launch Next-Day Rx Delivery
December 06, 2018  |  Delivery

Walgreens and FedEx announced Thursday (Dec. 6) the nationwide launch of a next-day prescription delivery service, bringing together Walgreens’ network of neighborhood pharmacies with the FedEx air...

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Today In Data: Retailers See Strong Start To The Holidays
Today In Data: Retailers See Strong Start To The Holidays
December 05, 2018  |  Today In Data

Merchants experienced a strong start to the holiday season, with retail spend growth up 7.5 percent on a year-over-year basis over Thanksgiving and Black Friday....

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