food and beverage

Amazon’s Quick Commerce and Drone Advances Ignite Delivery Race With Walmart

Amazon’s Quick Commerce and Drone Advances Ignite Delivery Race With Walmart
Amazon’s Quick Commerce and Drone Advances Ignite Delivery Race With Walmart
December 13, 2024  |  Retail

It looks like Amazon wants to heat up competition in the delivery space against rival Walmart. Amazon is testing 15-minute grocery delivery in India as...

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Tech Provider Cantaloupe Debuts Vending Machine Alternative Smart Stores
Tech Provider Cantaloupe Debuts Vending Machine Alternative Smart Stores
December 10, 2024  |  Unattended Retail

Self-service commerce technology provider Cantaloupe rolled out its new Smart Stores. These stores offer a 24/7 self-service solution for retailers, residential buildings, fitness centers and...

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Amazon Tests 15-Minute-or-Less Grocery Delivery in India
Amazon Tests 15-Minute-or-Less Grocery Delivery in India
December 10, 2024  |  Retail

Amazon is reportedly testing 15-minute-or-less grocery deliveries as it takes on Walmart in India. The eCommerce giant is joining a wave of “quick commerce” companies...

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DoorDash Adds 5 New Chains to Grocery Partner List
DoorDash Adds 5 New Chains to Grocery Partner List
November 25, 2024  |  Delivery

DoorDash is adding new grocers to its list of supermarket delivery partners. The delivery platform will be working with five new grocers, according to a...

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Online Grocery Prices Dip for First Time Since Pandemic
Online Grocery Prices Dip for First Time Since Pandemic
November 12, 2024  |  Economy

Online grocery costs reportedly fell last month, their first dip since the COVID-19 pandemic. The cost of food declined by 0.1% in October compared to...

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Global Food Commodity Prices Reach Highest Level in 18 Months
Global Food Commodity Prices Reach Highest Level in 18 Months
November 08, 2024  |  Economy

Globally traded food commodities rose to their highest level in 18 months in October, driven by adverse weather conditions and other challenges. The FAO Food...

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New Data: Amazon Expands Grocery Reach, but Walmart Maintains Delivery Edge
New Data: Amazon Expands Grocery Reach, but Walmart Maintains Delivery Edge
November 08, 2024  |  Retail

Amazon’s latest move into the grocery sector, through a new partnership with Mexican grocery delivery startup Jüsto, signals its push to expand its food and...

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Visa Invests in Four African FinTech Startups From Accelerator Program
Visa Invests in Four African FinTech Startups From Accelerator Program
November 06, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Visa is injecting fresh funding into four startups that graduated from the first batch of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. The investments highlight Visa’s...

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