Aggregators news and trends

Aggregators Supercharge Food Industries’ Digital Transformation in Connected Economy
Connected Economy // May 08, 2024

The connected economy is making strides via a partnership between Uber Eats and Instacart. The two companies announced Tuesday (May 7) that in the coming weeks, Instacart customers will be able to order from a range of restaurants on its platform through a new “Restaurants” tab, enabled by Uber Eats. “Through this partnership,...

Instacart Brings Groceries and Restaurant Food Together With Uber Eats Deal
Delivery // May 07, 2024

Instacart has teamed with Uber to offer its customers restaurant deliveries via Uber Eats. The collaboration, announced Tuesday (May 7) and due to roll out in the weeks ahead, lets Instacart customers order from a wide range of restaurants using a new “Restaurants” tab on the company’s app.  “Through this...

Report: Getir Faces Investor Pressure to Cut Costs and Restructure
Delivery // April 18, 2024

Getir, the Turkish grocery delivery company that soared in value during the pandemic, is reportedly grappling with the need to cut costs and restructure as demand for its services wanes. Investors are pushing for significant changes within the company, including asset sales and market exits,...

Grubhub Deepens Grocery Offering With Mercato Partnership
Partnerships // April 18, 2024

Grubhub is expanding its grocery presence via a partnership with online marketplace Mercato. The collaboration, announced Thursday (April 18), will bring Mercato’s inventory from more than 950 independent grocery stores nationwide to the Grubhub Marketplace.  “Grubhub started as a marketplace for independent restaurants, so it’s only fitting that as...

Interviews & Exclusives
Uber Delivery Expands Non-Restaurant Business With Launch of Courier Pickup

December 05, 2023
Uber’s delivery business is expanding beyond restaurants to include courier service from merchants not partnered with the company — a move that comes as aggregators race to capture consumers’ loyalty outside of mealtimes. The company announced Tuesday (Dec. 5) the launch of its “Store Pickup” feature, through which consumers can send couriers to collect items […]

Without Better Tech, Restaurants Could Lose Digital-Savvy Diners, Says Curbit CEO

November 27, 2023
As restaurants become increasingly digital, the industry is facing the same challenges that some of the world’s largest businesses faced when they first became reliant on technology. One key challenge...

Digital and Delivery Shape Up as Grocery’s Newest Battlegrounds

November 06, 2023
The digital shift is forging new battlegrounds for the grocery segment. For the platforms and the giants of retail — Amazon and Walmart among them, along with DoorDash — the...

Grubhub Wants to Be Room Service for Hotels Without Restaurants

October 11, 2023
To reach new customers and drive sales, Grubhub is looking to hotels that do not offer dining options as a key opportunity. In an interview with PYMNTS, Adam Herbert, senior...

Quick Reads
Instacart Brings Groceries and Restaurant Food Together With Uber Eats Deal

May 07, 2024
Instacart has teamed with Uber to offer its customers restaurant deliveries via Uber Eats. The collaboration, announced Tuesday (May 7) and due to roll out in the weeks ahead, lets Instacart customers order from a wide range of restaurants using a new “Restaurants” tab on the company’s app.  “Through this partnership, Instacart customers now have access to both the best […]

Report: Getir Faces Investor Pressure to Cut Costs and Restructure

April 18, 2024
Getir, the Turkish grocery delivery company that soared in value during the pandemic, is reportedly grappling with the need to cut costs and restructure as demand for its services wanes....

Grubhub Deepens Grocery Offering With Mercato Partnership

April 18, 2024
Grubhub is expanding its grocery presence via a partnership with online marketplace Mercato. The collaboration, announced Thursday (April 18), will bring Mercato’s inventory from more than 950 independent grocery stores nationwide to the Grubhub...

Uber Eats Marks Milestone of 1 Million Merchants

April 08, 2024
Uber Eats now has 1 million merchants around the world on its platform. These partners include restaurants, grocers and convenience stores ranging from small businesses to international chains, Uber said...