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DoorDash CEO Calls Out Instacart Amid Aggregator’s Own eGrocery Push
DoorDash CEO Calls Out Instacart Amid Aggregator’s Own eGrocery Push
September 06, 2023  |  eCommerce

As DoorDash pushes to grow its share of online grocery, Tony Xu, CEO of the San Francisco-based aggregator, is reportedly casting doubt on Instacart in...

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Gopuff Ads Launches in UK as Aggregators Expand Marketing Capabilities
Gopuff Ads Launches in UK as Aggregators Expand Marketing Capabilities
August 31, 2023  |  Delivery

Gopuff is expanding its advertising business overseas as leading players across the on-demand delivery business increasingly leverage these capabilities to boost their margins. The convenience...

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Grocers Prioritize Pickup to Meet eCommerce Demand While Protecting Margins
Grocers Prioritize Pickup to Meet eCommerce Demand While Protecting Margins
August 30, 2023  |  eCommerce

As more consumers seek out the quick convenience of online grocery, merchants are turning to the pickup channel to meet this demand without bearing the...

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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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PepsiCo to Invest $175 Million in Instacart as Food Brands Digitize
PepsiCo to Invest $175 Million in Instacart as Food Brands Digitize
August 29, 2023  |  eCommerce

As online grocery grows, brands, retailers and third-party platforms alike are looking to grow their share in the category, and with PepsiCo’s major investment in...

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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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How Instacart is Shaping The Next Generation of Grocery Shopper 
How Instacart is Shaping The Next Generation of Grocery Shopper 
August 28, 2023  |  eCommerce

Instacart filed its S-1 on Friday, August 25 — and with it came a glimmer of hope that the 18-month tech IPO drought may be...

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Instacart Files for IPO, Says Online Penetration in Grocery Could Double
Instacart Files for IPO, Says Online Penetration in Grocery Could Double
August 25, 2023  |  IPO

Grocery delivery firm Instacart has filed a registration statement for a proposed initial public offering (IPO). Maplebear, the company that does business as Instacart, filed...

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Samsung to Expand Connected Kitchen Efforts With AI Food Recommendations
Samsung to Expand Connected Kitchen Efforts With AI Food Recommendations
August 25, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Samsung is looking to cement its role in consumers’ day-to-day food routines, gearing up to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) food recommendation platform. The South...

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