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Getir Joins Ultrafast Grocers Taking a Hit Amid Economic Challenges
Getir Joins Ultrafast Grocers Taking a Hit Amid Economic Challenges
April 19, 2023  |  Retail

Even the largest ultrafast grocers are taking a hit as economic challenges rack the industry. Now, even Turkey-based multibillion-dollar quick-commerce firm Getir, which seemed to...

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Ultrafast Grocery Sales Hit the Skids
Ultrafast Grocery Sales Hit the Skids
April 13, 2023  |  Delivery

This week in grocery, one ultrafast delivery service shutters while another becomes stronger than ever. Sydney, Australia-based 10-minute grocery delivery service MilkRun is shutting down,...

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Barcelona Bans Dark Stores in Blow to Q-Commerce 
Barcelona Bans Dark Stores in Blow to Q-Commerce 
January 27, 2023  |  Delivery

Barcelona is banning dark stores in a blow to the city’s quick commerce sector. As reported by Reuters on Friday (Jan. 27), city hall approved...

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Grocery Delivery Expands as Retailers Compete for Digital Spending
Grocery Delivery Expands as Retailers Compete for Digital Spending
December 14, 2022  |  Delivery

This week, Food Lion expands eCommerce, Target invests in grocery delivery, and Getir buys Gorillas. Ahold Delhaize subsidiary Food Lion, which has more than 1,100...

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Getir Reportedly Acquiring Gorillas Amid Grocery Delivery Industry Challenges
Getir Reportedly Acquiring Gorillas Amid Grocery Delivery Industry Challenges
December 07, 2022  |  Delivery

Even as ultrafast grocers struggle worldwide, Getir is reportedly acquiring Gorillas, with help from investors. According to European startup news outlet Sifted, sources familiar with...

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Inflation Slows Ultrafast Grocers’ Ambitions
Inflation Slows Ultrafast Grocers’ Ambitions
October 17, 2022  |  Economy

Those who have been skeptical of the hype around ultrafast grocery all along have been vindicated, at least in part, as players in the space...

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EMEA Daily: Worldline Enables Indian Payment Methods RuPay and UPI in Europe
EMEA Daily: Worldline Enables Indian Payment Methods RuPay and UPI in Europe
October 11, 2022  |  International

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, Worldline partners with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to expand the acceptance of...

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Turkish Delivery Startup Getir Moving to Snap Up Gorillas
Turkish Delivery Startup Getir Moving to Snap Up Gorillas
October 10, 2022  |  Startups

Turkish delivery startup Getir is reportedly moving to finalize details to close a deal for undisclosed terms to snap up German competitor Gorillas Technologies. The...

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European VC Deal Value to Surpass €100B for Second Consecutive Year Despite Decline in Q2 2022
European VC Deal Value to Surpass €100B for Second Consecutive Year Despite Decline in Q2...
July 21, 2022  |  Investments

According to recent data from Pitchbook, European venture capital (VC) deal value hit €54.4 billion in the first half (H1) of 2022, with late-stage capital...

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