on-demand

Reinventing On-Demand Wheels In The Rideshare Era

Reinventing On-Demand Wheels In The Rideshare Era
Reinventing On-Demand Wheels In The Rideshare Era
February 15, 2019  |  Retail

To stand out from the ubiquitous ridesharing giants of the world, on-demand startups are putting a new spin on transportation services with premium membership-based offerings....

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Great Expectations (And Demand) For Gig Workers And Digital Services Gone Global
Great Expectations (And Demand) For Gig Workers And Digital Services Gone Global
February 14, 2019  |  Today In Data

The idea of “on demand” is firmly entrenched in the consumer mindset – increasingly so, as services are ever more digital, and rendered on a...

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DoorDash, Amazon Flex Not Altering Driver Payment Structures
DoorDash, Amazon Flex Not Altering Driver Payment Structures
February 11, 2019  |  News

DoorDash and Amazon Flex are not taking a page from Instacart when it comes to using tips from delivery workers to meet their flat rate...

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Instacart Overhauls Worker Pay Post-Scrutiny
Instacart Overhauls Worker Pay Post-Scrutiny
February 07, 2019  |  Gig Economy

Instacart has announced changes to the way it pays its workers as it faces a class-action lawsuit over how it handles tips earned by its shoppers....

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On-Demand Delivery Service Munchery Ceases Operations
On-Demand Delivery Service Munchery Ceases Operations
January 22, 2019  |  Delivery

Munchery, the on-demand delivery startup that raised $125 million in venture funding, has shut down the service effective immediately. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Freeletics Apps-In To Customizable Fitness
Freeletics Apps-In To Customizable Fitness
December 19, 2018  |  Retail

Americans do not lack for good intentions when it comes to working out and getting into shape. As of 2017, there were 36,000 gyms in...

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Nurx’s Mission To Be More Than ‘The Uber Of Birth Control’
Nurx’s Mission To Be More Than ‘The Uber Of Birth Control’
December 11, 2018  |  Retail

Over the last five or so years, there has been no shortage of businesses that have been described as the “Uber of something” – the...

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How Subscription Services Are Steering Consumers Away From Owning Possessions
How Subscription Services Are Steering Consumers Away From Owning Possessions
October 30, 2018  |  Retail

To help consumers save on the costs of owning possessions, companies are offering more goods and services on demand with the subscription business model, long...

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