Delivery news and trends

Amazon and Walmart Shift Retail Battle From Sales to Outcomes
Retail // March 26, 2026

The traditional eCommerce funnel ended at checkout. Once a consumer clicked “buy,” the retailer’s job was to deliver the product quickly and accurately. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Why Restaurants Want Their Customers Back From Delivery Platforms
Delivery // March 25, 2026

The delivery app pitch for small and midsize restaurants was simple: more orders, less friction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

FedEx Teams With OneRail to Offer Same-Day Local Delivery
Delivery // March 24, 2026

FedEx has debuted a program designed to let customers get deliveries within two hours. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

DoorDash Pays Delivery Drivers Extra to Beat High Gas Prices
Gig Economy // March 23, 2026

DoorDash has launched a program to provide independent contractors who participate in its on-demand delivery service with assistance dealing with the rising price of gas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Interviews & Exclusives
AI Agents Force a Rethink of How Supply Chains Run

February 09, 2026
One of the underplayed areas of The Prompt Economy is the supply chain. But new developments around procurement and logistics have brought agentic AI to the fore in this area with a promise that bottlenecks in the last mile can be smoothed by this technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this […]

Walmart Hits $1 Trillion as Amazon Bets on Alexa+ as Super Agent

February 05, 2026
Corporate rivalries are traditionally cast in simple, static terms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Walmart Uses Stores to Counter Amazon’s Speed Advantage

December 11, 2025
When one thinks of retail competition, the battle between eCommerce and brick-and-mortar is typically what leaps to mind. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Gopuff CEO: Why We Moved First to Support SNAP Families

November 10, 2025
The uncertainty surrounding the shutdown has left millions of Americans unsure how they’ll restock their pantries. Food insecurity spikes when government benefits stall, and for millions of households, SNAP dollars...

Quick Reads
FedEx Teams With OneRail to Offer Same-Day Local Delivery

March 24, 2026
FedEx has debuted a program designed to let customers get deliveries within two hours. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

DoorDash Pays Delivery Drivers Extra to Beat High Gas Prices

March 23, 2026
DoorDash has launched a program to provide independent contractors who participate in its on-demand delivery service with assistance dealing with the rising price of gas. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Amazon Could Slash Postal Service Package Volume by Two-Thirds

March 18, 2026
Amazon’s status as the U.S. Postal Service’s biggest customer could be about to change. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Amazon Brings 1-Hour Delivery to Hundreds of Cities

March 17, 2026
Amazon says it has begun offering one-hour and three-hour delivery options in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...