food delivery

Retail food delivery is a courier service in which a restaurant, store, or independent food delivery company delivers food to a customer. An order is typically made either through a restaurant or grocer's website or phone, or through a food ordering company. The delivered items can include entrees, sides, drinks, desserts, or grocery items and are typically delivered in boxes or bags.

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EC Investigates ‘No-Poach’ Agreements at Food Delivery Companies
EC Investigates ‘No-Poach’ Agreements at Food Delivery Companies
November 21, 2023  |  Delivery

The European Commission said Tuesday (Nov. 21) that it has carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies involved in the online ordering and...

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Instacart Drives 25% Increase in Loyalty Member Purchases With Rewards
Instacart Drives 25% Increase in Loyalty Member Purchases With Rewards
November 08, 2023  |  Earnings

Instacart is integrating with merchants’ loyalty programs to outcompete rival aggregators on deals and discounts.   The San Francisco-based grocery aggregator shared in a letter to shareholders Wednesday...

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Lyft Projects Growth That May Fall Short of Analysts’ Expectations
Lyft Projects Growth That May Fall Short of Analysts’ Expectations
November 08, 2023  |  Earnings

Lyft expects its fourth quarter revenue to grow by the mid-single digits compared with the previous quarter. The ride-share company announced this outlook Wednesday (Nov....

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Wonder to Acquire Blue Apron, Create ‘Mealtime Super App’
Wonder to Acquire Blue Apron, Create ‘Mealtime Super App’
September 29, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Blue Apron, a provider of meal kits, has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Wonder Group, a company focused on at-home dining...

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Marco’s Pizza CIO Says Robotic Delivery Will Take Over Cities
Marco’s Pizza CIO Says Robotic Delivery Will Take Over Cities
September 28, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurants look for ways to improve the economics of on-demand delivery, Marco’s Pizza is gearing up to test automated solutions, though it may be...

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Judge Says Meal-Delivery Services’ Lawsuit Against NYC Can Proceed
Judge Says Meal-Delivery Services’ Lawsuit Against NYC Can Proceed
September 19, 2023  |  Delivery

New York City is a step closer to facing a lawsuit over a cap on how much meal-delivery services can collect from local restaurants. U.S....

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SoundHound AI and ChowNow Team on Responsive Restaurant Call Answering
SoundHound AI and ChowNow Team on Responsive Restaurant Call Answering
August 30, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

SoundHound AI, Inc., a leader in voice artificial intelligence, has joined forces with ChowNow, an online ordering and marketing platform for independent restaurants. This strategic partnership, announced Tuesday...

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Report: Uber Chatbot to Prompt Customers for Budget and Food Preferences
Report: Uber Chatbot to Prompt Customers for Budget and Food Preferences
August 28, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Uber Technologies is reportedly testing an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for its food delivery service, Uber Eats. The feature has not been officially announced, but details...

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As on-Site Dining Dwindles, QSRs Pivot to Meet Customers at Home and in the Car 
As on-Site Dining Dwindles, QSRs Pivot to Meet Customers at Home and in the Car 
August 07, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Home is where the heart is — the car, too, at least when it comes to burgers and fries. To that end, as The Wall...

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