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Grubhub Sold to Delivery Startup Wonder at 90% Loss
Acquisitions // November 13, 2024

After a two-year search for a buyer, Just Eat Takeaway has sold Grubhub to food delivery startup Wonder. The company announced the sale Wednesday (Nov. 13), saying Wonder would pay $650 million to purchase Grubhub. That’s far less than the $7.3 billion Just Eat paid...

DoorDash Expands Grocery Offering With 5 New or Expanded Partnerships
Partnerships // October 08, 2024

Local commerce platform DoorDash has launched an expanded partnership with Wegmans Food Markets and added new partnerships with four regional grocers in locations across the United States. In its expanded partnership with Wegmans Food Markets, DoorDash will power on-demand grocery delivery from Wegmans locations in Maryland; add...

Food Delivery Platform HungryPanda Raises $55 Million to Fuel US Expansion
Investments // September 30, 2024

HungryPanda raised $55 million to help expand its Asian food delivery service in the United States. The refinancing and fundraise will help the company “explore new opportunities to serve a broader range of minority ethnic communities,” according to a Monday (Sept. 30) press release. Founded...

77% of Shoppers Say ‘No Sale, Bye’ If Preferred Payment Option Missing
Payments Innovation // September 20, 2024

In today’s fast-paced eCommerce landscape, platforms like marketplaces and aggregators are vital for merchants looking to expand their reach. However, they face challenges in offering diverse payment options while maintaining smooth operations. A PYMNTS Intelligence report, “The Orchestrated Platform: Why Payments Orchestration Is Not Just...

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77% of Shoppers Say ‘No Sale, Bye’ If Preferred Payment Option Missing

September 20, 2024
In today’s fast-paced eCommerce landscape, platforms like marketplaces and aggregators are vital for merchants looking to expand their reach. However, they face challenges in offering diverse payment options while maintaining smooth operations. A PYMNTS Intelligence report, “The Orchestrated Platform: Why Payments Orchestration Is Not Just for Merchants,” a collaboration with Spreedly, reveals payments orchestration has […]

Instacart Aims to Cement Online Grocery Presence by Converting Casual Users Into Regulars

September 10, 2024
Instacart is ramping up its efforts to capture and keep customers as it aims to cement its status in the online grocery sector. The company is concentrating on two primary...

Tipping, Fees May Be Diners’ Tipping Point

August 12, 2024
Much has been made of tipflation, the upward march of the tips paid at the table and for delivery, which adds to the bill and subtracts from diners’ wallets. As...

Grubhub VP Says in-App Wallet Could Boost Average Check

August 09, 2024
As aggregators look to drive spending despite consumers’ belt-tightening behaviors, Grubhub is using new digital features to drive up check sizes. The company announced earlier this month the launch of...

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DoorDash Adds 5 New Chains to Grocery Partner List

November 25, 2024
DoorDash is adding new grocers to its list of supermarket delivery partners. The delivery platform will be working with five new grocers, according to a Monday (Nov. 25) press release. The aggregator has already added several supermarket chains this year, including Wegmans and all of Ahold Delhaize’s American banners. “It has been a monumental year […]

Grubhub Sold to Delivery Startup Wonder at 90% Loss

November 13, 2024
After a two-year search for a buyer, Just Eat Takeaway has sold Grubhub to food delivery startup Wonder. The company announced the sale Wednesday (Nov. 13), saying Wonder would pay...

DoorDash Expands Grocery Offering With 5 New or Expanded Partnerships

October 08, 2024
Local commerce platform DoorDash has launched an expanded partnership with Wegmans Food Markets and added new partnerships with four regional grocers in locations across the United States. In its expanded partnership with...

Food Delivery Platform HungryPanda Raises $55 Million to Fuel US Expansion

September 30, 2024
HungryPanda raised $55 million to help expand its Asian food delivery service in the United States. The refinancing and fundraise will help the company “explore new opportunities to serve a...